de Young Museum

de Young Museum One half of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. Deep in the wilds of Golden Gate Park.
(10516)

06/19/2026

What does a better world look like? For painter Nengi Omuku, it looks like lush forests, tranquil gardens, and people given the space to simply be.

In her first US solo museum exhibition, the Nigerian artist paints dream-like scenes on sanyan, a handwoven Yoruba ceremonial textile, placing her figures in environments of healing and possibility.

“The Gathering” pairs her work with sculptures and textiles from our arts of Africa collection, weaving together themes of ancestry, nature, and community across time.

Follow the link in bio to plan your visit to “Nengi Omuku: The Gathering” opening in one week on Saturday, June 27.

Did you know Claude Monet almost abandoned his famous water-lily paintings?In 1908, at age 68, Monet felt stuck. Then he...
06/12/2026

Did you know Claude Monet almost abandoned his famous water-lily paintings?

In 1908, at age 68, Monet felt stuck. Then he took his first and only trip to Venice. The visit reinspired him, and he painted the city’s shimmering light in the works on view in “Monet and Venice.” He also resumed work on his “Water Lilies” — now some of the most celebrated works of modern art.

We asked local creatives ARLEENE CORREA VALENCIA, Frak, and Nora Lalle from Pamplemousse Magazine to share how they find inspiration when they’re feeling stuck. Swipe through to see their go-to methods, and follow the link in bio to read the full story.

[Arleene Correa Valencia, “Si Llega Uno, Llegamos Todos / If One Of Us Makes It, We All Make It,” 2025]

[Nora Lalle, “Ball Pit,” 2022]

[Frak The Person. Photograph by Lupe Pacheco]

06/01/2026

Okay, we know we say this every month… but our June events lineup really is stacked 💅

From another Late Night Editions at the Legion of Honor to the opening of “Nengi Omuku: The Gathering” to our very first Lowrider Culture Celebration, this month is packed with art, music, culture, and some hot (and by hot, we mean cold and foggy) SF summer nights at the museums.

Screenshot the lineup below and let us know what you’re most excited for 👀

| de Young |

Designing for Museums discussion and Q+A, Jun 4

Lowrider Culture Celebration, Jun 6

Music by DJ Brown Angel, Jun 6

Doñas (Ladies) of the Lowrider Community Film Screenings + Panel, Jun 6

Family Art Making: Lowrider Culture Celebration, Jun 6

Sketching in the Galleries, Jun 13, 20 + 27

Family Tour: Heroes, Jun 20

A Talk on Andean Textile Traditions with Elena Phipps, Jun 20

Opening Day Talk with Artist Nengi Omuku, Jun 27

| Legion of Honor |

Organ Concerts, Jun 6, 13, 20 + 27

A Talk on Yixing Teapots and the Discourse of Originality, Jun 7

Late Night Editions: The Etruscans, June 11

A Closer Look: Drawings from Venice and Veneto, Jun 13

Legacy Society Lecture + Tea: The Etruscans, Jun 15

Address

50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive
San Francisco, CA
94118

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9:30am - 5:15pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5:15pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5:15pm
Friday 9:30am - 5:15pm
Saturday 9:30am - 5:15pm
Sunday 9:30am - 5:15pm

Telephone

+14157503600

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when de Young Museum posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Museum

Send a message to de Young Museum:

Featured

Share

Category