tip of the day

Museums! Love them but how to beat the crowds?

Just went to check out two exhibits. Women Impressionists at the Legion of Honor. They open at 930am on Saturdays! Go right at 930 in the morning, and you'll get premium parking and don't have to sign up for the exhibit by time slots. No lines, since everyone thinks it opens at 10 (or not awake at that time).

Your ticket will be good for the Chihuly exhibit at the De Young the same day. Plan accordingly and go there at the end of the day! I'll go back on a Friday night as it's very cool to see SF from the observatory deck.

Also saw the Frieda Kahlo at the MOMA last night. It opens until 945pm on Thursday nights through the summer! Don't pay extra and wait in crazy lines for the appointments during the day. Go at 845pm on a Thursday night. It's also 1/2 off after 6 on Thursdays. Again, no lines! I did encounter some crowds, but it was much small than expected. I had plenty of opportunity to view pieces on my own.

Living in a major city means crowds - locals and tourists, but there is always a away to bypass the seas of people. Plan accordingly and happy viewing!