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Legion of Honor

museum, San Francisco, California, United States
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The Legion of Honor is a museum in San Francisco, California, established in 1924 to honor Californians who died in World War I. It is part of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, which also includes the de Young museum.1

The Legion of Honor building is known for its Beaux-Arts architecture and its location in Lincoln Park, offering views of the city. The museum houses significant collections of prints, drawings, ancient art, and European fine and decorative art. It is particularly noted for its collection of over 70 sculptures by Auguste Rodin, including a cast of The Thinker. The museum also features a research center and the Gunn Theater for performances and lectures.1

It is important to distinguish this museum from the French order of the same name, which is awarded for civil or military merit.2

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  1. Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
  2. Legion of Honor
  3. San Francisco - Arts

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