European Painting, San Francisco, CA

European Painting

100 34th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121Map

+1 415 750 3600

Neighborhood: Richmond District

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Overview

This permanent collection features more than 800 paintings from the 14th to 20th centuries.

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European Painting General Information

Type: Arts & Museums
Venue Description:
This museum houses more than 87,000 paintings, sculptures, decorative arts and tapestries. Some pieces date back 4000 years. The main floor is dedicated to the museum's permanent collection, much of which features the works of Rodin. European and ancient art are also on display at the Legion of Honor. The lower garden level features temporary exhibitions, ranging from Andy Warhol to Francis Bacon. Take a break in the museum cafe, which features light snacks and has outdoor seating. The gift shop, though small, has a nice selection of postcards, books, posters, jewelry and some reproductions from this and other fine arts museums. Admission is free the first Tuesday of each month.