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

Every 1st Saturday
Saturday, November 2, 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)

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

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

Saturday, November 2, 2024

8:00 am   SF’s 2024 Dia de los Muertos “Festival of Altars” in The Mission  FREE
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   Oakland Vintage Market (First Saturday of the Month)  FREE
11:00 am   SF’s Winter “Renegade Craft Fair” at Fort Mason (Nov. 2-3)  $5*
*Scan the QR code at the Fair to pay the $5 suggested entry. Your contribution supports Renegade Craft’s vision of an accessible, equitable, & inclusive creative economy for all.
12:00 pm   “Halloween Hoopla” Kids Festival in the Park + Costume Parade (SF)  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)
2:00 pm   Win Tix: Louis The Child’s “A Day In The Sun” Tour at Greek Theatre (Berkeley)  FREE*
*WIN
5:00 pm   Diwali Festival of Lights (Alameda)  $28.75*
*$28.75 Adult; $18.75 Kids 12 and under (prices include all service fees)
7:00 pm   “Crazy Funny Asians” Comedy Show: Live in SF (The Function)  FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $15 adv / $20 door tickets also available
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
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
8:00 pm   “Drunk Theatre” SF’s Wildest Comedy Show (November 2024)  $20*
*$20 adv / $25 door
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
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
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   SF’s Free Late Night “Crazy Funny Asians” 10pm Comedy Show (Fri & Sat)  FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $15 adv / $20 door tickets also available
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