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Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2024)

Every 1st Saturday
Saturday, December 7, 2024 - All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Free for Bank of America or Merrill Lynch Card Holders. Some venues may be closed on certain days; please confirm directly with participating museums.
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Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2024)

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Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to eight Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de Young, Legion of Honor and Oakland Museum of California.

Bank of America’s “Museums on Us” Free Museum Weekend
First full weekend of each month
FREE but a Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust credit or debit card is required
Excludes special exhibitions, ticketed shows and fundraising events

2024 Dates
Please note dates might change, especially due to holidays. Check bankofamerica.com for latest updates

  • January 6-7, 2024
  • February 3-4, 2024
  • March 2-3, 2024
  • April 6-7, 2024
  • May 4-5, 2024
  • June 1-2, 2024
  • July 6-7, 2024
  • August 3-4, 2024
  • September 7-8, 2024
  • October 5-6, 2024
  • November 2-3, 2024
  • December 7-8, 2024

All 2024 dates were confirmed with Bank of America as of January 2024

Who is eligible?
Museums on Us is available to Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank (U.S. Trust) credit or debit cardholders during the first full weekend of every month. One free general admission is limited to the individual cardholder. This offer is not transferable. This offer does not guarantee admission. Not to be combined with other offers. Excludes fundraising events, special exhibitions and ticketed exhibitions.

How to Visit?
Present your active Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank (U.S. Trust) credit or debit card with photo ID to gain one free general admission to a participating cultural institution.

Please contact each museum for hours as some museums are not open both Saturdays or Sundays or on holidays.

Participating Museums

Participating museums may change at any time. Please check bankofamerica.com for the latest roster of museums.

San Francisco

Oakland

San Jose

Mountain View

Yountville

Sacramento

Stockton

 

Updated 1/1/24 – Event info last checked via website

Bank of America

Upcoming Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2024) Events

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*
*Free for Bank of America or Merrill Lynch Card Holders. Some venues may be closed on certain days; please confirm directly with participating museums.
Categories: *Top Pick*, Art & Museums, East Bay, Free Museum Day, In Person, North Bay, Peninsula, San Francisco, South Bay

Other Events on This Day

Saturday, December 7, 2024

9:00 am   Oakland Holiday Marketplace (Dec.7-8)  FREE
9:00 am   Pop-Ups on the Plaza: Black Holiday Market (SF’s Ferry Building)  FREE
9:00 am   Breakfast With Santa at The Westin St. Francis  $113.89*
*$105 for adults and $75 for children, excluding taxes and fees
9:30 am   Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)  FREE*
*Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Advanced timed tickets required.
9:30 am   Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)  FREE*
*Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Timed advanced tickets required
10:00 am   Muir Beach 2024 Holiday Arts Fair (Dec. 7-8)  FREE
10:00 am   SF’s Nest and Gap Inc. Holiday Makers Market (Dec. 7-8)  FREE*
*This is a public event and your RSVP is greatly appreciated but not required to attend.
10:00 am   San Francisco Baltic Christmas Fair (2024)  FREE*
*Free admission to the marketplace and free raffle entry for all guests
10:00 am   2024 Winter Wonders Marketplace (San Jose)  FREE
10:00 am   Redwood City’s “Hometown Holidays” Festival & Parade (2024)  FREE*
*Free! All Ages! * There is a fee for the Petting Zoo, food and rides.
10:00 am   SF’s 40th Annual Great Dickens Christmas Fair (Nov. 23-Dec. 22)  $45*
*General Admission is $45; special discounts available
10:00 am   2024 Handcrafted Holiday Sale at Walnut Creek (Dec. 7-8)  FREE
10:00 am   Oakland Vintage Market (First Saturday of the Month)  FREE
10:00 am   SF’s “Mercatino di Natale” Italian Christmas Market (Dec.7-8)  FREE*
*Free Admission
11:00 am   Dogpatch Winter Market (SF)  FREE*
*Free for all
11:00 am   MMclay Holiday Market (SF)  FREE
11:00 am   SF’s Holiday Secondhand Sale (Dec. 7-8)  FREE*
*Just buy used. 50% of proceeds donated to local orgs
11:00 am   Interactive Event: Drawing From Film “Victims of Sin”  FREE*
*free to all including basic art supplies
11:00 am   Laurel Burch Studios 2024 Holiday Gift Fair & Art Making (Berkeley)  FREE*
*Free gift with purchase at checkout if you mention FUNCHEAP
11:00 am   Holiday Artisan Market by Creative Communal (Berkley)  FREE
11:00 am   Palo Alto’s 20th Annual Holiday “Once Upon a Time” LEGO® Show (Dec. 7-Jan. 11)  $4*
*Cash only
12:00 pm   SF’s The Fern Alley Music Series: Holiday Market (Dec. 7-14)  FREE
12:00 pm   Berkeley Waterside Workshops Youth Festival (2024)  FREE*
*Free for everyone
1:00 pm   “Shrek The Musical” Live in SF (1p + 7:30p Shows)  $36.50*
*Tickets start at $36.50. The best seats will go quickly. No added ticket fees. Just one $5 order fee no matter how many tickets you purchase
1:00 pm   Emeryville’s The Public “Barket” Holiday Edition (Dec. 7-8)  FREE
1:00 pm   BART’s “SweaterFest” 2024 (Rockridge BART Station)  FREE
1:00 pm   2-for-1 Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting at Tripp Distillery (Pacifica)  $9*
*Distillery Tour and tastings for two $9 (normally $18)
5:30 pm   Alameda Oakland Lighted Yacht Parade (2024)  FREE
5:30 pm   “Let’s Glow SF” 2024: SF’s Huge Holiday Projection Arts Festival (Dec. 6-15)  FREE
6:00 pm   “MAPP” SF’s Free Art, Poetry & Concert Crawl in The Mission  FREE
6:00 pm   Petaluma Lighted Boat Parade (2024)  FREE
6:00 pm   The Last Supper Party: Poetry and Music Series (SF)  FREE*
*Entry Free - Donations accepted | Reservations Mandatory
6:00 pm   San Francisco’s “City Star Party” & Telescope Night (Presidio Tunnel Tops)  FREE*
*Weather permitting. Please check the SFAA website for updated information.
7:00 pm   Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade (2024)  FREE
7:00 pm   “Crazy Funny Asians” Free Comedy Showcase (SF)  FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $15 adv / $20 door tickets also available
7:00 pm   San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)  FREE*
*Use secret code FUNCHEAP for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
7:00 pm   FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)  FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
8:00 pm   “Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)  FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required, but pre-rolls start at just $7
8:00 pm   $5 Off: “The Confessional” SF’s Wild “Sins & Secrets” Improv Comedy Show  $11.94*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $17.12) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
9:00 pm   SF’s Prince vs. Michael Jackson DJ Party (NoPa)  $10
9:00 pm   $5 Off: “Your Fucked Up Relationship” Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)  $16.37*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $21.49) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
10:00 pm   “Drunk Theatre” SF’s Wildest Comedy Show (December 2024)  $20*
*$20 adv / $25 door
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