An Honorable View

Twice a month we share some of our favorite destinations in the city and the Muni routes and lines that will take you there.

The California Palace of the Legion of Honor was inspired by the Palais de la Légion d'Honneur in Paris and was donated to the city in 1924 by Adolph and Alma Spreckels.

Muni's 18-46th Avenue Route stops directly in front of the museum. 

Did You Know?

• Built to commemorate California soldiers who died in World War 1, the California Palace of the Legion of Honor in Lincoln Park was inspired by the Palais de la Légion d'Honneur in Paris which houses Napoleon's order of merit.
• Dedicated on Armistice (Veteran's) Day, November 11, 1924, the Legion of Honor was the gift of Adolph and Alma Spreckels to the people of San Francisco.
• One of over 60 versions of Rodin's Thinker sits pensively in the Legion of Honor's courtyard.  Perhaps his best-known work, the sculpture was first conceived as a depiction of the poet Dante. The image evolved until it no longer represented Dante, but all poets and creators.
• The Legion's magnificent Skinner pipe organ was built in 1924. Public concerts featuring a repetoire ranging from Bach to film music are presented at the Legion on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.
• The Book of Gold, a large leather-bound volume with the names and hometowns of all Californians who died in World War 1, features approximately 3,600 handwritten names and took eight years to complete. It is stored in the Fine Arts Museums' archives for safekeeping. It is shown annually at the Legion during the month of November to honor California veterans.

How to get there

Muni Routes

The Legion of Honor is accessible via the 18-46th Avenue route which stops directly in front of the museum. The 38 Geary and 1 California routes also take you within walking distance from the Legion.

***Muni riders save $2 on adult museum admission. Simply present your valid Muni FastPass, Clipper card or transfer to the cashier when purchasing your admission ticket.***