What days are San Francisco museums free?

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Calendar of Free Days for 2020
SF Museum Free Admission Days
Exploratorium Four to five times a year
GLBT First Wednesday of the month (sponsored by the Bob Ross Foundation)
Legion of Honor First Tuesday of every month
Museum of Craft and Design First Tuesday of every month



Also asked, what museums are free in San Francisco?

Other Free & Pay-What-You-Can Days

  • Autodesk Gallery (Embarcadero) – Every Wednesday – confirmed 1/17/2020.
  • Bay Area Discovery Museum (Sausalito) – First Wednesdays – confirmed 1/17/2020.
  • Cartoon Art Museum (Fisherman's Wharf) – First Tuesdays “Pay What You Can” Day – confirmed 1/17/2020.

Similarly, are museums free on Tuesdays? Fifth Tuesdays Admission is always free. Some museums may offer complimentary admission to their permanent collections only and charge for admission to special exhibitions, showings, and events. Please call individual museums for information.

Also, what days are the museums free?

Chicago Free Museum Days In 2020

  • Adler Planetarium.
  • Art Institute Of Chicago.
  • Chicago Botanic Garden.
  • Chicago Children's Museum.
  • Chicago History Museum.
  • DePaul Art Museum.
  • DuSable Museum of African American History.
  • The Field Museum.

What museums are free on Saturday?

  • WEEKLY FREE DAYS or HOURS:
  • MONDAY. Museum at Eldridge Street.
  • TUESDAY. 9/11 Memorial Museum 5-8 pm.
  • WEDNESDAY. Bronx Zoo (pay what you wish)
  • THURSDAY. Brooklyn Children's Museum 3-5 pm.
  • FRIDAY. Japan Society 6-9 pm.
  • SATURDAY. Brooklyn Botanic Garden 10 am-noon.
  • SUNDAY. Frick Collection 11 am-1 pm (pay what you wish)

27 Related Question Answers Found

Is SF Zoo Free first Wednesday of month?

On Free Days, all San Francisco residents are eligible for free admission to the Zoo and must provide valid ID at the front gate as proof of residency. The next Free Day for San Francisco residents will be on February 5, 2020.

How much is the Oakland Zoo gondola ride?

First, a trip to the zoo for two adults who drove will already run you $54 right off the bat, because admission is $22 per person and it's $10 to park. (While the ski-lift-esque Sky Ride that goes over the bison pen costs $3, the gondola to the Landing Cafe is free.)

What can you do for free in San Francisco?

TOP 10 FREE THINGS TO DO
  • 1) Take a Drive Down Lombard Street.
  • 2) Take a Walking Tour.
  • 3) Visit a Free Museum.
  • 4) See the Painted Ladies.
  • 5) Take a Ride on the Cable Cars.
  • 7) Walk Across the Golden Gate Bridge.
  • 8) Check Out Golden Gate Park.
  • 9) Hike to Coit Tower.

Does MoMA have a free day?

Admission is free for all visitors during UNIQLO Free Friday Nights, every Friday evening from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. To avoid long lines, visitors are strongly encouraged to arrive after 6:00 p.m. Please refrain from bringing large bags, as all items larger than 11 × 15 × 5″ must be checked.

Are museums free today?


Museum Day is an annual celebration of boundless curiosity hosted by Smithsonian magazine. Participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. The Museum Day ticket provides free admission for two people on Saturday, April 4, 2020.

How much are tickets to Sfmoma?

0–25 US$

How can I get in the MOMA for free in San Francisco?

Proof of employment (work ID, business card, or pay stub) and a photo ID are required for entry. SFMOMA Volunteers receive free admission to the museum. Members of the International Council of Museums (ICOM) are eligible for free admission plus one guest when they present their current ICOM card at the ticketing desk.

What museums are free on Sundays?

Free museums and monuments in Paris this Sunday March 1, 2020
  • Arc de Triomphe:
  • Musée National d'Art Moderne – Centre Pompidou:
  • Musée d'Orsay:
  • Musée de la Grande Guerre:
  • Musée des Arts et Métiers:
  • Musée du Quai Branly:
  • Musée de l'Orangerie:
  • Musée Guimet – Musée national des Arts Asiatiques:

Is the aquarium free today?

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Shedd Aquarium has announced its free admission days for 2020. Illinois residents can enjoy free general admission with a valid ID on these days. On those free days, the aquarium will stay open until 7 p.m. - August 24 and 25.

What day is the Children's Museum free?


WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2020.

How do you get free museums?

Here are a half-dozen strategies that could get you free admissions at museums around the country.
  1. Flash Military ID.
  2. Read Next: 10 Great Freebie Days to Look Out for This Summer.
  3. Flash a Bank of America card.
  4. Flash your museum membership.
  5. Reserve free passes from your public library.
  6. Take advantage of free days.

What museums are free on Thursdays?

Days and Times for FREE Admission to Houston's Museums
  • Buffalo Soldiers National Museum. Free admission 1-5 p.m. Thursdays; Children under 5 are always free.
  • Children's Museum of Houston. Free admission 5-8 p.m. Thursdays.
  • Houston Fire Museum.
  • Houston Museum of Natural Science.
  • The Houston Zoo.
  • The Museum of Fine Arts Houston.
  • Galveston Children's Museum.
  • Asia Society Texas Center.

What day is Brookfield Zoo free?

Zoo Free Days
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from January 1 through February 29.

Is the Pergamon Museum free?

Entry for children and young people up to the age of 18 is generally free. The museum is open on Mondays, and Thursdays offer longer opening hours. A ticket for the Pergamon Museum also includes the Panorama.

What day is Balboa Park free?


On the third Tuesday every month, free admission to the San Diego Museum of Man is offered to all San Diego County residents and active duty military and their families as part of Balboa Park's “Residents Free Day,” formerly known as “Residents Free Tuesdays.”

What day is the Whitney Museum free?

If you've made a resolution to see more art this year, pay a visit to the Whitney without paying a whole lotta dough: every Friday evening from 7:00pm until 9:30pm, admission is pay-what-you-wish. Afterwards, you can grab dinner and drinks right in the neighborhood - the perfect Friday night!

What day is the Guggenheim free?

Admission. Every Saturday, from 5–8 pm, you can pay what you wish for admission (cash only). Suggested admission is $10 and the last ticket is issued at 7:30 pm. Get New York CityPASS, New York Explorer Pass, and New York pass for discounted admission to the Guggenheim and other New York attractions.