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SFMOMA Free Day Including Special Matisse Exhibit

Sunday, May 24, 2026 - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE
SFMOMA | 151 Third Street, San Francisco, CA
San Francisco

Free / RSVP

Jon McNeal, © Snøhetta / SFMOMA Press Office

On Sunday, May 24, 2026, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art opens its doors for Free Community Day, giving visitors full access to the entire museum, including the exhibition Matisse’s Femme au chapeau: A Modern Scandal.

SFMOMA Free Community Day 2026
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, 151 Third Street, SF, CA 94103
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

  • Free admission to all galleries and exhibitions
  • Family-friendly programming and immersive experiences inspired by the Matisse exhibition
  • No pre-registration required; just show up ready to enjoy the art and activities

This is a chance to visit the museum and see the new Matisse exhibition for free.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE
Categories: *Top Pick*, Art & Museums, Free Museum Day, In Person, Kids & Families
Venue: SFMOMA
Address: 151 Third Street, San Francisco, CA

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