San Francisco is My Home

27
Mar

The Legion of Honor

Author: kris, Category: Museums

I went to the Legion of Honor today to see the Annie Leibovitz exhibit. I always forget that the Legion is there, wonderful, waiting with hushed halls of art whenever I want it. (And free on the first Tuesday of each month, except for special exhibits.) The exhibit is great — actually, the non-celebrity photos turned out to be way more interesting than the high-gloss snapshots of the rich and famous — but the best part of any visit to the Legion is wandering the normal art afterwards.

I like the gorgeous furniture pieces they have displayed here and there throughout the maze of rooms that house the artworks. I like the grounds, manicured and smattered with statues. I even like the overpriced cafeteria, an important part of any museum visit. And I like leaving the museum and driving the quiet, winding streets back through the ritzy Sea Cliff neighborhood where all the most gorgeous homes are.

I recommend both a visit to this museum and seeing the special exhibit. But be warned: go early! The school field trips start showing up around noon and things get crazy and crowded.