Free Admission Days for Top Rated SF Museums

What's not to love about museums? You learn new things, you see interesting art, and it's a great family-friendly activity. But getting in the door can get pricey, which is why free days are a total blessing. We put them all in one place just for you.

SF Botanical Gardens // Golden Gate Park

- Free every day from 7:30-9am.

- Free on the second Tuesday of every month & select Holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day.

- Free admission for all SF City & County residents with proof of residency. Proof of residency may be: CA driver's license or ID showing SF address, photo ID + recent utility bill, lease, or other documentation showing SF address.

De Young // Golden Gate Park

- Free on the first Tuesday of the month

- Free general admission for Bay Area Residents every Saturday

- Get $2 off general admission on paid days with proof of purchase from any Bay Area 

transit system

- The observation tower is always free and open to the public during museum hours.

- Free admission offered to library card holders by Discover & Go

California Academy of Sciences // 55 Music Concourse 

- Get $3 off Daytime admission if you walk/bike/take public transportation

- Free admission offered to library card holders by Discover & Go