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Free museum days, discount movies and family fun. 10 sources, linked on each listing.
San Francisco · Asian Art Museum · 200 Larkin St., San Francisco, CA 94102 · Entertainment
On the first Sunday of each month, general admission to collection galleries is free. Special exhibition tickets are $15 that day. Reserve ahead; same-day walk-up availability is limited.
When: First Sunday of each month (museum hours Fri–Mon 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Thu 1–8 p.m.)
Source: Asian Art MuseumLast verified:
Oakland · African American Museum and Library at Oakland (AAMLO) · 659 14th Street, Oakland, CA 94612 · Entertainment
Free admission to the museum galleries, archives, and library focused on African American history and culture in California and the West. Self-guided tours welcome.
When: Mon–Thu 10:00 AM–5:30 PM, Fri 12:00 PM–5:30 PM, Sat 10:00 AM–5:30 PM
Listed on Oakland Public Library / AAMLO official siteLast verified:
San Francisco · GLBT Historical Society Museum · 4127 18th St., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.
When: Wed–Sun 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Mon–Tue
Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:
San Francisco · Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD) · 685 Mission St., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.
When: Wed–Sat 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; closed Mon–Tue
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San Francisco · Randall Museum · 199 Museum Way, San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.
When: Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sun–Mon
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San Francisco · San Francisco Cable Car Museum · 1201 Mason St., San Francisco, CA 94108 · Entertainment
Always-free museum at the cable car powerhouse showing historic cars, grip mechanisms and the working cable system. No ticket required.
When: Tue–Thu 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; Fri–Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Mon and major holidays
Listed on SF Human Services Agency (Cable Car Museum listing)Last verified:
San Francisco · San Francisco Museum of Modern Art · 151 Third St., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
Through SF Museums for All, EBT or Medi-Cal cardholders with proof of SF residence receive free admission (walk-up). Check SFHSA Museums for All page and SFMOMA for current hours and any special-exhibit rules.
When: Mon 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Thu 1–8 p.m.; Fri–Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Tue–Wed
Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:
San Francisco · Tenderloin Museum · 398 Eddy St., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.
When: Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sun–Mon
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San Francisco · Walt Disney Family Museum · 104 Montgomery St., Presidio, San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.
When: Thu–Sun 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; closed Mon–Wed
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San Francisco · Yerba Buena Center for the Arts · 701 Mission St., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.
When: Thu/Sat–Sun 12–6 p.m.; Fri 2–8 p.m.; closed Mon–Wed
Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:
San Francisco · Exploratorium · Pier 15, Embarcadero at Green St., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
SF Museums for All: $5 daytime admission and $5 Thursday After Dark (ages 18+) for qualifying EBT/Medi-Cal visitors. Family Explorer daytime membership option listed at $35 for 2 adults and 4 children 17 & under on the SFHSA page. Walk-up admission yes.
When: Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun 12–5 p.m.; closed Mon (typical)
Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:
San Francisco · GLBT Historical Society Museum · 4127 18th St., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.
When: Wed–Sun 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Mon–Tue
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San Francisco · Legion of Honor Museum · 100 34th Ave., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.
When: Tue–Sun 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m.
Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:
San Francisco · Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD) · 685 Mission St., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.
When: Wed–Sat 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; closed Mon–Tue
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San Francisco · Randall Museum · 199 Museum Way, San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.
When: Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sun–Mon
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San Francisco · San Francisco Cable Car Museum · 1201 Mason St., San Francisco, CA 94108 · Entertainment
Always-free museum at the cable car powerhouse showing historic cars, grip mechanisms and the working cable system. No ticket required.
When: Tue–Thu 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; Fri–Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Mon and major holidays
Listed on SF Human Services Agency (Cable Car Museum listing)Last verified:
San Francisco · San Francisco Museum of Modern Art · 151 Third St., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
Through SF Museums for All, EBT or Medi-Cal cardholders with proof of SF residence receive free admission (walk-up). Check SFHSA Museums for All page and SFMOMA for current hours and any special-exhibit rules.
When: Mon 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Thu 1–8 p.m.; Fri–Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Tue–Wed
Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:
San Francisco · Tenderloin Museum · 398 Eddy St., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.
When: Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sun–Mon
Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:
San Francisco · Exploratorium · Pier 15, Embarcadero at Green St., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
SF Museums for All: $5 daytime admission and $5 Thursday After Dark (ages 18+) for qualifying EBT/Medi-Cal visitors. Family Explorer daytime membership option listed at $35 for 2 adults and 4 children 17 & under on the SFHSA page. Walk-up admission yes.
When: Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun 12–5 p.m.; closed Mon (typical)
Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:
San Francisco · Chinese Historical Society of America · 965 Clay St., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.
When: Wed–Sun 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:
San Francisco · GLBT Historical Society Museum · 4127 18th St., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.
When: Wed–Sun 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Mon–Tue
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San Francisco · Legion of Honor Museum · 100 34th Ave., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.
When: Tue–Sun 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m.
Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:
San Francisco · Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD) · 685 Mission St., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.
When: Wed–Sat 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; closed Mon–Tue
Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:
San Francisco · Randall Museum · 199 Museum Way, San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.
When: Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sun–Mon
Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:
San Francisco · San Francisco Museum of Modern Art · 151 Third St., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
Through SF Museums for All, EBT or Medi-Cal cardholders with proof of SF residence receive free admission (walk-up). Check SFHSA Museums for All page and SFMOMA for current hours and any special-exhibit rules.
When: Mon 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Thu 1–8 p.m.; Fri–Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Tue–Wed
Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:
San Francisco · Tenderloin Museum · 398 Eddy St., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.
When: Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sun–Mon
Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:
San Francisco · Walt Disney Family Museum · 104 Montgomery St., Presidio, San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.
When: Thu–Sun 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; closed Mon–Wed
Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:
San Francisco · Yerba Buena Center for the Arts · 701 Mission St., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.
When: Thu/Sat–Sun 12–6 p.m.; Fri 2–8 p.m.; closed Mon–Wed
Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:
San Francisco · Exploratorium · Pier 15, Embarcadero at Green St., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
SF Museums for All: $5 daytime admission and $5 Thursday After Dark (ages 18+) for qualifying EBT/Medi-Cal visitors. Family Explorer daytime membership option listed at $35 for 2 adults and 4 children 17 & under on the SFHSA page. Walk-up admission yes.
When: Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun 12–5 p.m.; closed Mon (typical)
Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:
Oakland · Oakland Museum of California · 1000 Oak St, Oakland, CA 94607 · Entertainment
Galleries of California Art, History, Natural Sciences plus special exhibitions. First Sundays free; many access programs.
When: Wed–Sun 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; Fridays open late to 9 p.m.
Source: Oakland Museum of CaliforniaLast verified:
Oakland · Oakland Museum of California · 1000 Oak St, Oakland, CA 94607 · Entertainment
Galleries of California Art, History, Natural Sciences. Free First Sundays; Museums for All $1; garden free during hours.
When: Wed–Sun 11–5; Fri open late to 9
Source: Oakland Museum of CaliforniaLast verified:
San Francisco · Asian Art Museum · 200 Larkin St., San Francisco, CA 94102 · Entertainment
On the first Sunday of each month, general admission to collection galleries is free. Special exhibition tickets are $15 that day. Reserve ahead; same-day walk-up availability is limited.
When: First Sunday of each month (museum hours Fri–Mon 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Thu 1–8 p.m.)
Source: Asian Art MuseumLast verified:
San Francisco · Chinese Historical Society of America · 965 Clay St., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.
When: Wed–Sun 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:
San Francisco · de Young Museum / Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco · 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
SF Museums for All offers free walk-up admission at the de Young for EBT or Medi-Cal cardholders with proof of San Francisco residence.
When: Thursday–Sunday 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. (per SFHSA listing)
Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:
San Francisco · GLBT Historical Society Museum · 4127 18th St., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.
When: Wed–Sun 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Mon–Tue
Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:
San Francisco · Legion of Honor Museum · 100 34th Ave., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.
When: Tue–Sun 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m.
Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:
San Francisco · Randall Museum · 199 Museum Way, San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.
When: Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sun–Mon
Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:
San Francisco · San Francisco Cable Car Museum · 1201 Mason St., San Francisco, CA 94108 · Entertainment
Always-free museum at the cable car powerhouse showing historic cars, grip mechanisms and the working cable system. No ticket required.
When: Tue–Thu 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; Fri–Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Mon and major holidays
Listed on SF Human Services Agency (Cable Car Museum listing)Last verified:
San Francisco · San Francisco Museum of Modern Art · 151 Third St., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
Through SF Museums for All, EBT or Medi-Cal cardholders with proof of SF residence receive free admission (walk-up). Check SFHSA Museums for All page and SFMOMA for current hours and any special-exhibit rules.
When: Mon 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Thu 1–8 p.m.; Fri–Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Tue–Wed
Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:
San Francisco · Tenderloin Museum · 398 Eddy St., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.
When: Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sun–Mon
Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:
San Francisco · Walt Disney Family Museum · 104 Montgomery St., Presidio, San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.
When: Thu–Sun 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; closed Mon–Wed
Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:
San Francisco · Yerba Buena Center for the Arts · 701 Mission St., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.
When: Thu/Sat–Sun 12–6 p.m.; Fri 2–8 p.m.; closed Mon–Wed
Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:
San Francisco · Exploratorium · Pier 15, Embarcadero at Green St., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
SF Museums for All: $5 daytime admission and $5 Thursday After Dark (ages 18+) for qualifying EBT/Medi-Cal visitors. Family Explorer daytime membership option listed at $35 for 2 adults and 4 children 17 & under on the SFHSA page. Walk-up admission yes.
When: Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun 12–5 p.m.; closed Mon (typical)
Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:
Oakland · Oakland Museum of California · 1000 Oak St, Oakland, CA 94607 · Entertainment
Galleries of California Art, History, Natural Sciences plus special exhibitions. First Sundays free; many access programs.
When: Wed–Sun 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; Fridays open late to 9 p.m.
Source: Oakland Museum of CaliforniaLast verified:
Oakland · Oakland Museum of California · 1000 Oak St, Oakland, CA 94607 · Entertainment
Galleries of California Art, History, Natural Sciences. Free First Sundays; Museums for All $1; garden free during hours.
When: Wed–Sun 11–5; Fri open late to 9
Source: Oakland Museum of CaliforniaLast verified:
San Francisco · Asian Art Museum · 200 Larkin St., San Francisco, CA 94102 · Entertainment
On the first Sunday of each month, general admission to collection galleries is free. Special exhibition tickets are $15 that day. Reserve ahead; same-day walk-up availability is limited.
When: First Sunday of each month (museum hours Fri–Mon 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Thu 1–8 p.m.)
Source: Asian Art MuseumLast verified:
San Francisco · Chinese Historical Society of America · 965 Clay St., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.
When: Wed–Sun 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:
San Francisco · de Young Museum / Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco · 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
SF Museums for All offers free walk-up admission at the de Young for EBT or Medi-Cal cardholders with proof of San Francisco residence.
When: Thursday–Sunday 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. (per SFHSA listing)
Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:
Oakland · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619 · Entertainment
Free public telescope viewing through historic telescopes (Leah 8-inch, Rachel 20-inch, Nellie 36-inch) on the Observatory Deck. Weather permitting; closed in high humidity or rain. No reservation required.
When: Every Friday and Saturday, 7:30 PM–10:30 PM (weather permitting)
Source: Chabot Space & Science Center official siteLast verified:
San Francisco · GLBT Historical Society Museum · 4127 18th St., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.
When: Wed–Sun 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Mon–Tue
Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:
San Francisco · Legion of Honor Museum · 100 34th Ave., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.
When: Tue–Sun 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m.
Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:
San Francisco · Randall Museum · 199 Museum Way, San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.
When: Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sun–Mon
Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:
San Francisco · San Francisco Cable Car Museum · 1201 Mason St., San Francisco, CA 94108 · Entertainment
Always-free museum at the cable car powerhouse showing historic cars, grip mechanisms and the working cable system. No ticket required.
When: Tue–Thu 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; Fri–Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Mon and major holidays
Listed on SF Human Services Agency (Cable Car Museum listing)Last verified:
San Francisco · San Francisco Museum of Modern Art · 151 Third St., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
Through SF Museums for All, EBT or Medi-Cal cardholders with proof of SF residence receive free admission (walk-up). Check SFHSA Museums for All page and SFMOMA for current hours and any special-exhibit rules.
When: Mon 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Thu 1–8 p.m.; Fri–Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Tue–Wed
Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:
San Francisco · Tenderloin Museum · 398 Eddy St., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.
When: Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sun–Mon
Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:
San Francisco · Walt Disney Family Museum · 104 Montgomery St., Presidio, San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.
When: Thu–Sun 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; closed Mon–Wed
Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:
San Francisco · Yerba Buena Center for the Arts · 701 Mission St., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.
When: Thu/Sat–Sun 12–6 p.m.; Fri 2–8 p.m.; closed Mon–Wed
Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:
San Francisco · Exploratorium · Pier 15, Embarcadero at Green St., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
SF Museums for All: $5 daytime admission and $5 Thursday After Dark (ages 18+) for qualifying EBT/Medi-Cal visitors. Family Explorer daytime membership option listed at $35 for 2 adults and 4 children 17 & under on the SFHSA page. Walk-up admission yes.
When: Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun 12–5 p.m.; closed Mon (typical)
Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:
Oakland · Oakland Museum of California · 1000 Oak St, Oakland, CA 94607 · Entertainment
Galleries of California Art, History, Natural Sciences plus special exhibitions. First Sundays free; many access programs.
When: Wed–Sun 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; Fridays open late to 9 p.m.
Source: Oakland Museum of CaliforniaLast verified:
Oakland · Oakland Museum of California · 1000 Oak St, Oakland, CA 94607 · Entertainment
Galleries of California Art, History, Natural Sciences. Free First Sundays; Museums for All $1; garden free during hours.
When: Wed–Sun 11–5; Fri open late to 9
Source: Oakland Museum of CaliforniaLast verified:
San Francisco · Chinese Historical Society of America · 965 Clay St., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.
When: Wed–Sun 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:
San Francisco · de Young Museum / Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco · 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr., San Francisco, CA 94118 · Entertainment
Bay Area residents (nine qualifying counties) receive free general admission every Saturday. Reserve online and bring ID.
When: Every Saturday (Bay Area residents; reserve online; bring ID)
Source: Fine Arts Museums of San FranciscoLast verified:
San Francisco · de Young Museum / Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco · 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
SF Museums for All offers free walk-up admission at the de Young for EBT or Medi-Cal cardholders with proof of San Francisco residence.
When: Thursday–Sunday 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. (per SFHSA listing)
Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:
Oakland · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619 · Entertainment
Free public telescope viewing through historic telescopes (Leah 8-inch, Rachel 20-inch, Nellie 36-inch) on the Observatory Deck. Weather permitting; closed in high humidity or rain. No reservation required.
When: Every Friday and Saturday, 7:30 PM–10:30 PM (weather permitting)
Source: Chabot Space & Science Center official siteLast verified:
San Francisco · GLBT Historical Society Museum · 4127 18th St., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.
When: Wed–Sun 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Mon–Tue
Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:
San Francisco · Legion of Honor / Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco · 100 34th Ave., San Francisco, CA 94121 · Entertainment
General admission free every Saturday for residents of the nine Bay Area counties with ID (Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, Sonoma). First Tuesdays are free to everyone. Special exhibitions may cost extra. Confirm and reserve on FAMSF; Project SF verified Oct 22, 2026.
When: Every Saturday; reserve online; bring Bay Area ID
Listed on Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco (via Project SF roundup)Last verified:
San Francisco · Legion of Honor Museum · 100 34th Ave., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.
When: Tue–Sun 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m.
Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:
San Francisco · Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD) · 685 Mission St., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.
When: Wed–Sat 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; closed Mon–Tue
Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:
San Francisco · Randall Museum · 199 Museum Way, San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.
When: Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sun–Mon
Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:
San Francisco · San Francisco Cable Car Museum · 1201 Mason St., San Francisco, CA 94108 · Entertainment
Always-free museum at the cable car powerhouse showing historic cars, grip mechanisms and the working cable system. No ticket required.
When: Tue–Thu 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; Fri–Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Mon and major holidays
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San Francisco · San Francisco Museum of Modern Art · 151 Third St., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
Through SF Museums for All, EBT or Medi-Cal cardholders with proof of SF residence receive free admission (walk-up). Check SFHSA Museums for All page and SFMOMA for current hours and any special-exhibit rules.
When: Mon 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Thu 1–8 p.m.; Fri–Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Tue–Wed
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San Francisco · Tenderloin Museum · 398 Eddy St., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.
When: Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sun–Mon
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San Francisco · Walt Disney Family Museum · 104 Montgomery St., Presidio, San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.
When: Thu–Sun 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; closed Mon–Wed
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San Francisco · Yerba Buena Center for the Arts · 701 Mission St., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.
When: Thu/Sat–Sun 12–6 p.m.; Fri 2–8 p.m.; closed Mon–Wed
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San Francisco · Exploratorium · Pier 15, Embarcadero at Green St., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
SF Museums for All: $5 daytime admission and $5 Thursday After Dark (ages 18+) for qualifying EBT/Medi-Cal visitors. Family Explorer daytime membership option listed at $35 for 2 adults and 4 children 17 & under on the SFHSA page. Walk-up admission yes.
When: Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun 12–5 p.m.; closed Mon (typical)
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Oakland · Oakland Museum of California · 1000 Oak St, Oakland, CA 94607 · Entertainment
Galleries of California Art, History, Natural Sciences plus special exhibitions. First Sundays free; many access programs.
When: Wed–Sun 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; Fridays open late to 9 p.m.
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Oakland · Oakland Museum of California · 1000 Oak St, Oakland, CA 94607 · Entertainment
Galleries of California Art, History, Natural Sciences. Free First Sundays; Museums for All $1; garden free during hours.
When: Wed–Sun 11–5; Fri open late to 9
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San Francisco · Asian Art Museum · 200 Larkin St., San Francisco, CA 94102 · Entertainment
On the first Sunday of each month, general admission to collection galleries is free. Special exhibition tickets are $15 that day. Reserve ahead; same-day walk-up availability is limited.
When: First Sunday of each month (museum hours Fri–Mon 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Thu 1–8 p.m.)
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San Francisco · Chinese Historical Society of America · 965 Clay St., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.
When: Wed–Sun 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
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San Francisco · de Young Museum / Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco · 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
SF Museums for All offers free walk-up admission at the de Young for EBT or Medi-Cal cardholders with proof of San Francisco residence.
When: Thursday–Sunday 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. (per SFHSA listing)
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Oakland · Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) · 1000 Oak Street, Oakland, CA 94607 · Entertainment
General admission to Galleries of California Art, History, and Natural Sciences plus any Special Exhibitions is free on the first Sunday of every month. Kids 12 and under are free year-round. Suggested donation optional.
When: Every first Sunday of the month, 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
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San Francisco · GLBT Historical Society Museum · 4127 18th St., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.
When: Wed–Sun 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Mon–Tue
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San Francisco · Legion of Honor Museum · 100 34th Ave., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.
When: Tue–Sun 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m.
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Oakland · Oakland Museum of California · 1000 Oak St., Oakland, CA 94607 · Entertainment
Every first Sunday, free admission to OMCA including all special exhibitions. Reserve timed tickets online in advance.
When: First Sunday of each month
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San Francisco · Randall Museum · 199 Museum Way, San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.
When: Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sun–Mon
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San Francisco · San Francisco Cable Car Museum · 1201 Mason St., San Francisco, CA 94108 · Entertainment
Always-free museum at the cable car powerhouse showing historic cars, grip mechanisms and the working cable system. No ticket required.
When: Tue–Thu 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; Fri–Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Mon and major holidays
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San Francisco · San Francisco Museum of Modern Art · 151 Third St., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
Through SF Museums for All, EBT or Medi-Cal cardholders with proof of SF residence receive free admission (walk-up). Check SFHSA Museums for All page and SFMOMA for current hours and any special-exhibit rules.
When: Mon 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Thu 1–8 p.m.; Fri–Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Tue–Wed
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San Francisco · Tenderloin Museum · 398 Eddy St., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.
When: Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sun–Mon
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San Francisco · Walt Disney Family Museum · 104 Montgomery St., Presidio, San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.
When: Thu–Sun 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; closed Mon–Wed
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San Francisco · Yerba Buena Center for the Arts · 701 Mission St., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.
When: Thu/Sat–Sun 12–6 p.m.; Fri 2–8 p.m.; closed Mon–Wed
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San Francisco · Exploratorium · Pier 15, Embarcadero at Green St., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment
SF Museums for All: $5 daytime admission and $5 Thursday After Dark (ages 18+) for qualifying EBT/Medi-Cal visitors. Family Explorer daytime membership option listed at $35 for 2 adults and 4 children 17 & under on the SFHSA page. Walk-up admission yes.
When: Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun 12–5 p.m.; closed Mon (typical)
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Oakland · Oakland Museum of California · 1000 Oak St, Oakland, CA 94607 · Entertainment
Galleries of California Art, History, Natural Sciences plus special exhibitions. First Sundays free; many access programs.
When: Wed–Sun 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; Fridays open late to 9 p.m.
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Oakland · Oakland Museum of California · 1000 Oak St, Oakland, CA 94607 · Entertainment
Galleries of California Art, History, Natural Sciences. Free First Sundays; Museums for All $1; garden free during hours.
When: Wed–Sun 11–5; Fri open late to 9
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Oakland · Scott's Seafood Grill & Bar · 2 Broadway, Jack London Square, Oakland, CA 94607 · Entertainment
Live jazz tradition including Sunday Jazz Brunch since 1976. See jazz page for Red Room lounge music nights.
When: See scottsjls.com/jazz; Sunday brunch jazz
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San Francisco · Asian Art Museum · 200 Larkin St., San Francisco, CA 94102 · Entertainment
SF Museums for All: complimentary general admission for up to four family members with EBT or Medi-Cal card plus proof of San Francisco residency. Special exhibitions require paying the surcharge. Same-day walk-up only.
When: Walk-up same day during museum hours
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San Francisco · City and County of San Francisco / participating museums · 25+ venues citywide (e.g. SFMOMA 151 Third St.; de Young 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr.) · Entertainment
San Francisco residents with an EBT or Medi-Cal card get free or highly discounted admission (typically 4 tickets per visit) at more than 25 local museums and cultural centers. Show the card and proof of SF residence. Free at SFMOMA, de Young, Legion of Honor, Asian Art Museum, MoAD, YBCA, Cable Car Museum and many others; $3 at Aquarium of the Bay and SF Zoo; $5 daytime at Exploratorium. Check each venue for hours and whether walk-up or advance tickets apply.
When: Venue hours vary; up to 4 tickets per visit
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