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Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2025)

Every 1st Saturday
Saturday, June 7, 2025 - 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 (2025)

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
Typically the first full weekend of each month
FREE but it’s only open to Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank credit or debit cardholders
Excludes special exhibitions, ticketed shows and fundraising events

2025 Dates
Please note dates might change, especially due to holidays. Check bankofamerica.com for latest updates

  • January: Saturday, January 4 – Sunday, January 5
  • February: Saturday, February 1 – Sunday, February 2
  • March: Saturday, March 1 – Sunday, March 2
  • April: Saturday, April 5 – Sunday, April 6
  • May: Saturday, May 3 – Sunday, May 4
  • June: Saturday, June 7 – Sunday, June 8
  • July: Saturday, July 5 – Sunday, July 6
  • August: Saturday, August 2 – Sunday, August 3
  • September: Saturday, September 6 – Sunday, September 7
  • October: Saturday, October 4 – Sunday, October 5
  • November: Saturday, November 1 – Sunday, November 2
  • December: Saturday, December 6 – Sunday, December 7

All 2025 dates were confirmed with Bank of America as of December 2024

Who is eligible?
Museums on Us is available to Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank 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 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 before visiting for the latest roster of museums.

San Francisco

Oakland

San Jose

Mountain View

Yountville

Stockton

Salinas

Sacramento

Updated 4/7/25 – 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, June 7, 2025

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
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.
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12:00 pm   “Pet- Palooza” Festival 2025: Paws, Leis, and Tropical Days (Alameda)  FREE
1:00 pm   Pop-Up Book Fair at Sports Basement Presidio  FREE*
*Totally Free
2:00 pm   11th Annual Pints for Paws (Berkeley)  $103*
*21+ Dog Friendly Fundraising Event
2:00 pm   “Opera Love” w/ Golden Gate Symphony (Benecia)  $50*
*Seniors: 20% Discount Youth Under 21: 20% Discount Ticket prices include all fees.
5:00 pm   Heels for Hope  $50*
*All ticket levels include access to our pre-show reception with cocktails and our silent auction!
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   SambaDá + Los Nadies: Live on The Waterfront Outdoor Concert (Richmond)  $30*
*$30 adv/ $35 door
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
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*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $25 door tickets also available
7:00 pm   Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2025)  FREE*
*Use secret code HUMAN for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
8:00 pm   RINI at The Regency Ballroom  $36.80
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
9:00 pm   Free Tix: HellaSecret “Desi Comedy Night” Live in SF (7p + 9p)  FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $25 at door without RSVP
9:00 pm   “Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)  FREE*
*RSVP Required
10:00 pm   SF’s Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Olympics (SF vs. Oakland)  FREE*
*Free with RSVP
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