Palace of Fine Arts

Category: Event venue

Address: 3601 Lyon St, San Francisco, CA 94123, USA

Phone: +14153761704

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–5PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 10AM–5PM

Wednesday: 10AM–5PM

Thursday: 10AM–5PM

Friday: 10AM–5PM

Saturday: 10AM–5PM

Reviews

Tonya Johnson-Jenkins

May 7, 2022

One of the most beautiful, peaceful, and scenic places in San Francisco. Absolutely awe struck. Great place for photos of any kind. The pictures I took don’t do this place justice. Please go and check this attraction out. We went early in the morning following breakfast which worked out perfectly for us. ❤️

Brand White

Mar 29, 2022

The best place to take pics. I enjoyed everyone. Parking was easy to find. Bathroom inside were clean. I could’ve spent all day there. Family friendly. Some ppl were in the middle of a photo shoots. Very nice a must see so make sure you put this on your agenda you will be pleased.

Brittanie Adaire Hikes

Dec 29, 2021

Such a gorgeous park and structure. There was so much detail put into the art of this structure. The surrounding lake and park add to the beauty. Definitely would love to go back and have a picnic there. We saw a couple different wedding parties taking pictures there, can definitely see why. It's gorgeous all around. We didn't go in. We parked in the neighborhood, there was free parking but didn't see an actual parking lot.

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Questions & Answers

Is there an entry fee?

Mohit Thadani | Aug 20, 2019
Kavya M Jagadeesh | Aug 20, 2018

No.

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DO NOT park in the back !!!! My friends park their car for 15 minutes, after they came back the saw that side was broken. they stole their backpack and some electronics staff.

Bonobonoya ! | Aug 20, 2019
A T | Aug 20, 2019

And that's this is why you shouldn't leave stuff in your vehicle. No matter where you go there are people looking around in cars free stuff that they can take so FYI put everything in your trunk so don't tell people not to park there because of your friends are Associates were being irresponsible

Is it open at night (after 5PM)?

Hatem Khalfaoui | Aug 20, 2019
Vikas Joshi | Aug 20, 2019

Yes it is

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Good placefor wedding pictures?

Ray Liang | Aug 20, 2018
Pratik Sharma | Aug 20, 2019

Do u need to book this for photoshoot?

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Is this place a astronomy observation location ?

Ray Lemar | Aug 20, 2017
G. Carter Stokum | Aug 20, 2018

One of the astronomical societies of San Francisco has met here a number of times while the Exploritorium was still located next door, but I don't know of recent meetings there. Not the darkest location even in the neighborhood.

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What time are doors for the Fab Four tonight and do you allow cameras? If so, what kind of cameras? Thanks.

Cynthia Davidson | Nov 22, 2021
Jay Tua | Dec 22, 2021

It has hours of operation but people mainly walk and sit around the grounds to enjoy the views.

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What is the name of the science building that school children could go see

Darla Weeks | Sep 23, 2021
John Hildebrand | Sep 23, 2021

The exploratorium moved to near pier 39

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Can you jog in park

Dave Morrell | Aug 19, 2021
Bf Ca | Aug 19, 2021

Yes it is possible to jog in the park

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Good for maturity photos

Katrina Rose | Aug 19, 2021
Tara Collins | Aug 19, 2021

Yes

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Is this place open today?

c desh | Aug 19, 2020
James Pirie | Aug 19, 2020

It's open air. They have a building but it's not necessary for a good trip & normally hosts different events now that the exploatorium has moved locations.

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Is there a public restroom here?

Abhi Kris | Aug 19, 2020
심규원 | Aug 19, 2020

There is a restroom inside the theater building.

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Can you bring balloons in for pictures inside?

Estrella's Beltran | Aug 20, 2018
Motahhare Eslami | Aug 20, 2018

Yes

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Is there a coat check at the event venue?

Mariette Geldenhuys | Aug 20, 2018
Amelia Mustain | Aug 20, 2018

Nope

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Can you take a wedding pictures

Lemlem Asmelash | Aug 20, 2018
Rajendra Kumar Thirumurthi | Aug 20, 2018

Yes , during the weekdays would be great . I have seen wedding photo shoot taken in place of fine arts

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Are dogs allowed here?

Patrick Au-Yeung | Aug 20, 2018
Steve Morris | Aug 20, 2018

Probably they are not allowed in the Palace itself but there were lots of dogs in the gardens around the lake

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En qué horario abren en Fine Arts?

Teresa Eggers Brass | Jun 20, 2022
Erick Alvarado | Jun 20, 2022

10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday closed.

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Is the outside portion open every day?

Gio Mag | Sep 23, 2021
Lee Almodovar | Sep 23, 2021

Duh

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Is there a fee to get married there?

Rocio Feregrino | Aug 19, 2021
M Moreno | Aug 19, 2021

Noooo it is paid if you do it outside if you want inside the building you have to investigate with the city of san francisco

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Hello I wonder if The place of fine arts is open all day. ? Just to walk the park. I’m in San Francisco and I’ll like to visit this place in the morning before 9:00 am

Gabriel’s Air Care LLC Gabriel’s Air Care LLC | Aug 19, 2021
Sam Dan | Aug 19, 2021

Yes I believe it’s open always. There is no gate or anything and parking will not be a problem before 9am on the roads nearby

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Can you walk around the water after 5pm?

Anna Dudeck | Aug 19, 2021
Hesham Kamel | Aug 19, 2021

Yes

Are there any public restrooms?

Ruth Abello | Aug 19, 2021
Hermès Espinoza | Aug 19, 2021

Never leave your values inside your car.

Will you open on Christmas?

얘은 | Aug 19, 2020
joash krishna | Aug 19, 2020

Yes

Is there a cost to take professional photos outside the museum?

Juan Gonzalez | Aug 20, 2019
Po Chiu | Aug 20, 2019

It is open to all. Many people take wedding pictures. No cost.

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Is it open in the evening?

Hana Bratina | Aug 20, 2019
Jared Rodriguez Guevara | Aug 20, 2019

Yes is open, but be careful

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Open on New year?

Harini Venkatesan | Aug 20, 2019
Jerin Mathew | Aug 20, 2019

Yes

Open on christmas?

as one | Aug 20, 2019
Jerin Mathew | Aug 20, 2019

Yes

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How much a cost to get in side

Antonio Barrera | Aug 20, 2019
Jeff Ludy | Aug 20, 2019

Free to tour. There is a theatre and an event center that require tickets. The nearest public restrooms are across the street at a public park on the bay.

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are the gardens open before 10 am?

Paul Messina | Aug 20, 2018
Paul Kwan | Aug 20, 2018

Yes, it is open before 10am. There is no gate, no admission. Hope this helps.

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Food and beverages

valerie denise | Aug 20, 2018
Cris Gonzales | Aug 20, 2019

If you are asking if there are food and beverage vendors then the answer is no. But you can bring some and have a little picnic there with friends or family :]

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Do you need to pay to get in

David Salazar | Aug 20, 2018
Hernan Padron | Aug 20, 2018

Free!

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What are the hours of operation

elysse moore | Aug 20, 2018
SD200 | Aug 20, 2018

5 am till midnight i believe for the outside

Is this a museum or gallery?

Todd Jaser | Aug 20, 2018
Tammi K | Aug 20, 2018

The Palace of Fine Arts in the Marina District of San Francisco, California, is a monumental structure originally constructed for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition in order to exhibit works of art presented there. One of only a few surviving structures from the Exposition, it is still situated on its original site. It was rebuilt in 1965, and renovation of the lagoon, walkways, and a seismic retrofit were completed in early 2009.

What is the price for entrance?

Antonio Jaime | Jun 20, 2022
A S Rao | Jun 20, 2022

There is no entry fee to the palace area. Ticket prices to the theater programs; vary as per the organizers of the events. We had recently attended at the theater, for a sankeertan concert by sri krshnaDas.

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Can I host birthday event with a gathering of around 30 people in the garden area? Is it free or do I need to reserve?

Dhvani Dave | Feb 20, 2022
Tanmay Mehta | Feb 20, 2022

You cannot use the public space to party. It's free but partying is something that doesn't happen.

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Where I could get the permit to picnic at the park in the front of palace fine art San Francisco?

NICHCHA THANIGKULDIT | Sep 23, 2021
Daniel Hightower | Sep 23, 2021

No permits needed

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How deep is the lagoon?

Elaine Hall | Aug 19, 2021
M. “Lurch” Kaeser | Aug 19, 2021

I am not finding any info anywhere on this question... But taking an educated guess I would say it can't been deeper than 3 feet max... Thats taking into account its location and safety for the neighborhood that surrounds it as well...

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Where can I park on the weekend?

Nanaknir Singh | Aug 19, 2021
Marija Dordevic | Aug 19, 2021

Hi! There is a lot of steeet parking spaces on adjacent streets.On Sundays parking is free on some places.

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I want to do a photo shoot here does anyone know if the out door areas close at 5pm or you may still enter after 5pm ?

Epic Gamer V | Aug 19, 2021
Aref Jamal | Aug 19, 2021

I think it's open 24 hours

Beautiful Location! I went a week ago on vacation and had the window busted out of my rental with all my belongings stolen. Do not leave items in vehicles!

Tammy Lindsey | Aug 19, 2021
Ana Sanchez | Aug 19, 2021

Yes, we saw 2 windows in 2 separate vehicles shattered, they were parked in back of the palace. I found it better to park on the street in front of the lake/water area, there's a lot of people around, not like in back of the Palace, not a lot of people there.

How can I get a phone without @___________?

Dolph Struck | Aug 19, 2021
Alex Rosales | Aug 19, 2021

You have to get your own place

Does it open to visit on MLK day? Just want to take pictures

Ryan | Aug 19, 2021
Larry Placido | Aug 19, 2021

Yes it is open.

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Is the palace of fine arts park open currently? wondered because of the pandemic

Ruth Abello | Aug 19, 2021
Nishita Bakshi | Aug 19, 2021

The grounds are open

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Where do you park?

Yesnia Sanchez | Aug 19, 2021
Clay M | Aug 19, 2021

The street parking is free. Ample in mornings and late in the day

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What time the park opens?

KHUSHBOO KUMARI | Aug 19, 2020
Joe Yazdi | Aug 19, 2020

THE VENUE AT PALACE OF FINE ARTS IS OPEN TUESDAY – SUNDAY FROM 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (CLOSED ON MONDAYS AND FOR SPECIAL EVENTS)

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Is it opened yet?

Hằng Lê | Aug 19, 2020
CHANYOUNG HAW | Aug 19, 2020

You can always look around the dorm and garden. They are open for public 24/7

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Is there available free parking? Or nearby parking garage?

J. C. | Aug 19, 2020
Mitch Morgan | Aug 19, 2020

No parking garage but ample free event parking across the street on the North side of the venue. Beautiful location with views of the Bay, GG Bridge and Alcatraz.

How much is admission?

Pablo Contreras | Aug 19, 2020
Charly Kayle | Aug 19, 2020

No charge just to walk around.

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Is this a museum or gallery?

HYng Hwang | Aug 19, 2020
Sinead Coyle | Aug 19, 2020

It's more of a park with beautiful architecture.

Where are the handicap accessible bathrooms and the elevators located in the venue?

Laura J. | Aug 19, 2020
Marie-Rose Ramboz | Aug 19, 2020

There are no elevator it's a park, and it's flat

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does it allow emotional support dogs

opportunity knocks | Aug 19, 2020
Aryana Brown | Aug 19, 2020

yes

Is there safe Parking here?

Sammy Smith | Aug 19, 2020
Michael Wolins | Aug 19, 2020

There is a bit of free street parking adjacent to the building and there is a pay lot with lighting adjacent to that. Both are as safe as any parking so don't leave anything of value in your car, and try to walk with others.

It's Thanksgiving Day, are you open? I'm going to go right now

핫트트 | Aug 19, 2020
Sylvia Carlock | Aug 19, 2020

Yes.

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Can I bring my Yorkie tonight to see Bristowe?

calli janis | Aug 19, 2020
Angela Lee | Aug 19, 2020

Ive seen a dog inside the theater before but I'd call and ask customer service

What can you see without the ticket?

rocco pardini | Aug 19, 2020
John Knutson | Aug 19, 2020

Outside grounds

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Are they open on 4th of July?

Sarah McCormick | Aug 20, 2019
Meghan Reinke | Aug 20, 2019

Yep

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Do i need to get permit to take wedding pictures here?

Lizzet Diaz | Aug 20, 2019
Jorge Sanchez | Aug 20, 2019

Don't think so. But I would ask just to be sure.

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Are there wheelchairs available for rent?

sheriemaine edquilang | Aug 20, 2019
Dhiman Chowdhury | Aug 20, 2019

No, bring your own.

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Is there anymore restaurant in the venue? Thks

Aluisio Vieira | Aug 20, 2019
Shraddha Mankame More | Aug 20, 2019

No I couldn't see any but as this place is in city itself .areas around have eating options so don't worry

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How much the ticket

Greg Dising | Aug 20, 2019
이영주 | Aug 20, 2019

It's free here. Think of it as a lake.^^ a beautiful place I want to live there.

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Will be it open tomorrow December 31st?

Leonardo Salinas | Aug 20, 2019
KamyR Iz | Aug 20, 2019

Yes

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From what time and until what time does the museum work please tell me?

Odessa-Kent | Aug 20, 2019
jiji jojo | Aug 20, 2019

Everything is beautiful

Ignoring the crowd or parking factors, What is the best time for visit? Early Morning/daytime/evening/night?

Krishna Prasad K P | Aug 20, 2019
Cris Gonzales | Aug 20, 2019

My personal favorite would be to go there an hour before sunset and stay there until a little past sunset. It's beautiful when it's bright out and it also has a different beauty or charm when it's dark out and the palace's lights are lit up

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Any chances for destination wedding in this beautiful place..?

Mansi Goel | Aug 20, 2018
Hank Hodes | Aug 20, 2018

Contact SF Park and Recreation parks department. I have seen many wedding photos taken here, but do not recall seeing the ceremony. You can get windy after 12 noon so photos are better taken in the morning.

Why are the four ladies facing in like protecting something

Rosa Palutikof | Aug 20, 2018
Kevin Warrington | Aug 20, 2018

They are the Weeping Maidens, praying for men off fighting in war.

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How about parking at the Art Palace?

wei wang | Aug 20, 2018
yvanne Lee | Aug 20, 2018

Good parking on weekdays

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What time should I get there in the morning to avoid all the crowds and get parking?

Mike Dai | Aug 20, 2018
Angelique Alarcon | Aug 20, 2018

Better to allot time for parking, do not miss it! Is an amazing place

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Is rhere a cost for this? What time does it open? Thank you 💕

Alicia Chavez | Aug 20, 2018
Mortuza Kamal | Aug 20, 2018

No cost at all. It's open all the time because I went there around 1:00 AM

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Do this still go on??

anayah williams | Aug 20, 2018
Jihong Kye | Aug 20, 2018

YES

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CAN A PERSON BUY TICKETS DIRECTLY FROM Box Office? If not where is a safe place! I as burned twice in SF.

Marilyn k Hoopes | Aug 20, 2018
Robert Carroll | Aug 20, 2018

There is no admission to the Palace of Fine Arts. It is free

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Is there any art at the palace of fine arts? And if there isn't, why, for the love of god, is it called the palace of fine art?

Maggie Barbe | Aug 20, 2018
Edward Simpson | Aug 20, 2018

It was the venue for exhibiting works of art during the 1915 Panama–Pacific International Exposition and for a time after.

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Is the palace dog friendly?

Sal Prieto Jr | Aug 20, 2018
Jon Sullivan | Aug 20, 2018

I see a few people with dogs, but not many. There are a few grassy areas. Most of it is paved. I'd say it's not dog unfriendly.

Are there ever public tours of the theater?

A Google User | Aug 20, 2017
Steve Carruth | Aug 20, 2017

I don't believe there are tours of the theater itself. But there are plenty of public events at the theater.

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