May 1, 2024 - Things to Do

Your guide to free museum days in SF this month

Shawna Chen

Photo of a person gazing upon an artwork comprised of colorful squares — A woman visits the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art in 2021. Photo: Li Jianguo/Xinhua via Getty Images

It's time to take advantage of San Francisco's free museum days.

The big picture: SF is home to a vibrant collection of museums, from abstract and contemporary art to hands-on science exhibits geared for children. Whether you're a Bay Area native or just moved here, you'll learn something new.

Make sure to arrive early — free admission days are typically crowded.

Free admission days

Asian Art Museum: Sunday, May 5
Legion of Honor: Every Saturday for Bay Area residents and Tuesday, May 7, for everyone
de Young Museum: Every Saturday for Bay Area residents and Tuesday, May 7, for everyone
Museum of Craft and Design: Every Wednesday
Museum of the African Diaspora: Thursday, May 2
Oakland Museum of California: Sunday, May 5
Contemporary Jewish Museum: Friday, May 3
SFMOMA: Thursday, May 2, for Bay Area residents
GLBT Historical Society Museum: Wednesday, May 1
The Exploratorium: Sunday, May 12
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts: Sunday, May 12, and Sunday, May 26

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Your guide to free museum days in SF this month

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