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Palace of Fine Arts

Address

3601 Lyon Street San Francisco, CA 94123

Park Hours 5 a.m. to Midnight

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Features

  1. Available for Rentals

  2. Parking

  3. Restrooms

Don’t forget your camera-the iconic Palace of Fine Arts is one of the most photographed sites in the City, featured in numerous film and TV productions. It’s also a popular wedding location and dazzling performance venue. Admire the Greco-Roman style Rotunda and colonnades, and watch swans drift across the peaceful lagoon.

Originally built for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exhibition, this urban temple has become a San Francisco treasure, beloved by residents and visitors alike.

Report a Maintenance Issue

To report a maintenance or vandalism issue at this site, call 311, or click here .


Improvement Projects On-Site

Please note: There will be intermittent closures from January 2 through March 31 at the Palace of Fine Arts to accommodate the cleaning and repair of the angel statues in the rotunda dome.