Until 7 Feb 2027
Rose B. Simpson
LEXICON
de Young Museum · San Francisco
August 30, 2025 – February 7, 2027
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Planning your visit
$25 adult admission
Permanent collection free daily from 4:30pm, free Saturdays for residents of nine Bay Area counties, and free on the first Tuesday of each month.
Timed entry recommended — slots sell out at peak times.
Special exhibitions require a separate ticket.
Special exhibitions are ticketed separately, and full price still applies on free days.
Where to stay
Last verified August 18, 2026
On view now
Until 14 May 2028
Nengi Omuku
The Gathering
de Young Museum · San Francisco
June 27, 2026 – May 14, 2028
Until 31 Jan 2027Touring
Treasures of the Pharaohs
de Young Museum · San Francisco
August 1, 2026 – January 31, 2027
Before you go
Visiting de Young Museum — common questions
What exhibitions are on at de Young Museum right now?
3 special exhibitions are on at de Young Museum right now: Treasures of the Pharaohs (until January 31, 2027), Rose B. Simpson (until February 7, 2027) and Nengi Omuku (until May 14, 2028).
How much is admission to de Young Museum?
Adult admission to de Young Museum is $25.
Is de Young Museum free?
de Young Museum charges general admission, but there are free options. Permanent collection free daily from 4:30pm, free Saturdays for residents of nine Bay Area counties, and free on the first Tuesday of each month.
Do I need to book de Young Museum tickets in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended at de Young Museum; timed slots sell out at peak times.
Are special exhibitions included in de Young Museum admission?
Special exhibitions require a separate ticket. Special exhibitions are ticketed separately, and full price still applies on free days.
What time does de Young Museum open?
de Young Museum is open Tuesday to Sunday 09:30–17:15. Closed Monday. Also closed Presidents' Day, Indigenous Peoples' Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.