» Other Location Reviews » more SAN FRANCISCO VACATIONS Attractions & ReviewsSAN FRANCISCO VACATIONS - California Palace of the Legion of Honor ReviewsMagnificent setting The real show here is the magnificent setting,the beautiful building, and the special exhibits--not the permanent collection. The special exhibits have been exquisite. I recently saw the Marie... magical walk My aunt took me here nearly 40 years ago. We never went inside, we walked the grounds...I frequently dream of the sculptures and the park setting, so close to the ocean and sutro ruins....I am... Legion Tour Youth curiosity and exploration did not feel encouraged despite the fact that the students were eager to learn more. It would have been very helpful to have staff explaining style and the time period... Great art and outdoor views Great art at the Legion of Honor, and the outside architecture with a mixture of nature! Go for a walk, relax in the grass and enjoy the sun! Not far away are many other outdoor activities to do... Motorcycle Ride in the City I didn't go into the museum, but it was an excellent motorcycle ride past the Golden Gate along the coast and a great chance for some fantastic photography outside the building. Great Art, Good Photo Opportunity! I really loved the setting for this building; beautiful location overlooking the Bay and ocean. And set in the Presidio, so the landscaping is really nice.
The building is a beautiful piece of... do NOT miss the Monet ok i agree with all the previous reviewers' comments about the second or third city status of the permanent collection, BUT the Monet in Normandy exhibition is so spectacular, you all should... Where are the philanthropists? Like most SF museums, the Palace of the Legion of Honor is over-hyped (although thankfully, it is not as over-hyped as the SFMOMA). It has a decent collection, but it really falls far short of... Pretty good museum The collection of this museum is fine. As other reviewers have noted, masters from Fra Angelico, Rembrandt, and Rubens, to Monet, Degas, and Van Gogh are represented in the collection of the California...
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