Explore at your pace
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Discover the Monet and Venice exhibition on a docent-led tour, where art experts reveal the stories, techniques, and inspiration behind Monet's Impressionist vision of Venice.
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Explore the galleries with your guide as they highlight key paintings, share fascinating insights, and answer your questions for a deeper appreciation of the exhibition.
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After your guided session, continue exploring the de Young Museum at your own pace, and visit your favorite works or discover additional collections.
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Enjoy a well-paced experience that focuses on the exhibition's highlights, making it easy to appreciate the artwork without feeling overwhelmed by the museum's size.
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Arrive with your separately purchased museum admission ticket to join one of the scheduled guided tours, offered Tuesday through Sunday at 11:30am or 1:30pm.
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Docent-led tour of Monet and Venice exhibition
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Access to the de Young Museum galleries with a valid admission ticket
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Museum admission ticket
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Transportation to and from the museum
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Food and beverages
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Explore the Monet and Venice exhibition with a docent-led guided tour, then access the de Young Museum galleries with your valid admission ticket.
Getting started
Arrive at the de Young Museum with your separate museum admission ticket and proceed inside at your scheduled time. Join your group at the designated tour time, available Tuesday through Sunday at 11:30 am or 1:30 pm. After check-in for your docent-led tour, you move with your group toward the Monet and Venice exhibition to begin your visit.
What to expect
de Young Museum Guided Tour
Located in Golden Gate Park, the de Young Museum hosts the special Monet and Venice exhibition along with its broader collection in multiple galleries.
Features
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Expert insights on Monet's works: A docent-led tour of the Monet and Venice exhibition guides you through the showcase of Monet’s work related to Venice, with structured commentary that helps you focus on key pieces and themes in the exhibition.
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Explore the museum after: Access to the de Young Museum galleries with a separately purchased admission ticket is included as part of this experience, so you can continue exploring the museum’s other galleries on your own after the guided portion concludes.
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Tour considerations: Tours are available Tuesday through Sunday at 11:30 am and 1:30 pm, and some galleries may be closed on certain dates, so checking the museum website before your visit helps you plan your route through the building.
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Additional information
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Guided tours are available Tuesday through Sunday at 11:30am and 1:30pm.
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Admission to the de Young Museum is not included and must be purchased separately.
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A valid museum admission ticket is required to access the de Young galleries.
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On June 27, access to the museum may be affected by the Pride Run in Golden Gate Park, so plan to arrive with extra travel time.
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Some galleries may be closed on select dates, which may result in limited access during your visit.
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The de Young Museum is open on the Fourth of July.
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Check the museum's official website before your visit for the latest updates on closures, notices, and accessibility information.
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- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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