During your visit to the de Young Museum, be sure to take the elevator up to the 9th floor. The views from the top of the Tower Observation Floor are incredible. Each circular view vantage point offers something different. Surrounded by glass, visitors get a panoramic birds eye view of Golden Gate Park, the California Academy of Sciences, the Music Concourse and Bandshell, Sculpture Garden, city skyline and surrounding areas. The views make a great backdrop for picture-taking. The Tower Observation Floor also features a small gift area. Visitors can shop for museum gifts, including books, canvas bags, novelty items and souvenirs. There’s also a huge map of the streets of San Francisco that completely covers one wall.