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Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2026)

Every 1st Saturday
Saturday, July 4, 2026 - 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 (2026)

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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 six 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

2026 Dates
Please note dates might change, especially due to holidays. Check bankofamerica.com for latest updates

  • January 2026: Saturday, January 3 – Sunday, January 4
    We’ll update more dates for 2026 as soon as they are confirmed!

All 2026 dates were confirmed with Bank of America as of December 2025.

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 on 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

St Helena

Stockton

Sacramento

Updated 1/8/26 – Event info last checked via website

Bank of America

Upcoming Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2026) 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, July 4, 2026

6:00 am   4th of July Bonfire Day at SF’s Ocean Beach (2026)  FREE*
*Fire rings are first come, first serve
7:00 am   Free National Parks Admission for Independence Day Weekend (July 3-5, 2026)  FREE*
*The entrance fee waiver for fee-free days does not cover amenity or user fees for activities such as camping, boat launches, transportation, or special tours. Although the entrance fee is waved, paid parking/shuttle reservations required for Muir Woods even on free days.
7:45 am   Pleasant Hill’s 4th of July Parade, Festival & Fireworks | 2026  FREE*
*The parade and festival are free, and the fireworks celebration is free, but there's a $4 suggested donation. The kids race is free, but there's a fee for the 5k
All Day   July 4th Parking Rules in SF (How Not to Get a Ticket) | 2026  FREE
8:00 am   Concord | 4th of July Parade, Concert & Fireworks | 2026  FREE*
*Parade, concert and fireworks are free, but there's a fee for the run
9:00 am   Danville | 4th of July Parade | 2026  FREE
9:00 am   Livermore | 4th of July Family Fun Festival at the Airport | 2026  FREE
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.
All Day   San Francisco | 9 Free Guided Walking Tours for 4th of July | 2026  FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted.
9:40 am   Alcatraz City Cruises: Alcatraz & Angel Island Combination Tour (July 4)  $88
10:00 am   Clayton | Independence Day Parade | 2026  FREE
10:00 am   Alameda | 4th of July Bash on USS Hornet’s Aircraft Carrier Flight Deck | 2026  $38.77*
*$38.77 for Adults
10:00 am   Brentwood | 4th of July Parade | 2026  FREE
10:00 am   “Healthy Parks Healthy People”: Monthly Nature Walks | Bay Area  FREE
10:00 am   Orinda | 4th of July Parade & Celebration in the Park | 2026  FREE
10:00 am   2026 Fillmore Jazz Festival (July 4-5)  FREE
10:00 am   Martinez | Hometown 4th of July Parade & Fireworks | 2026  FREE
10:00 am   Fremont | 4th of July Parade | 2026  FREE
10:00 am   Alameda | 4th of July Parade: The Longest Parade in the USA | 2026  FREE
11:00 am   El Cerrito’s Annual WorldOne Festival 2025 (July 3-4)  FREE
11:00 am   Moraga | Dog Parade & July 4th Fireworks | 2026  FREE
11:00 am   Piedmont | Small Town 4th of July Parade & Picnic in the Park | 2026  FREE
11:00 am   Albany | 4th of July in the Park: Live Music, Rock Wall & Free Ice Cream | 2026  FREE
11:30 am   July 4 Parade & Celebration at SF’s Coastal Park (Sunset Dunes)  FREE
12:00 pm   Golden Gate Park “The Whale’s Tail” Beer/Wine Garden + Live Music (Summer 2026)  FREE*
*Free admission and entertainment for all ages. Dogs and bikes welcome. Food and beverages available for purchase.
12:00 pm   Weekend Sessions w/ SF Uke Jam’s Summer Uke-splosion (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)  FREE
12:00 pm   Oakland | 1900s Old-Timey Pardee Patriotic Picnic | 2026  $28.52*
*$28.52 for adults; $17.85 for children 5-11 years; free for those under 5 (fees included)
12:30 pm   Nike Missile Site Open House & Storytelling | Marin Headlands  FREE
1:00 pm   Golden Gate Park Band’s 4th of July Symphony in the Park  FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
2:00 pm   “San Francisco Mime Troupe” Live Summer Musical in the Park (2026)  FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted
2:00 pm   SF’s Fourth of July Pub Crawl (2026)  $14.64*
*Tix start at $14.64 (fee included): Ticket includes entry to Pub Crawl & Hot Dog Eating Contest + Drink Specials.
3:00 pm   SF’s 4th Of July Tricycle Races & Ladies Arm Wrestling | 2026  FREE
3:00 pm   “Queer As Fourth” Dance Party | El Rio  $12.51*
*$12.51 GA w/ fees included
4:00 pm   Antioch | 4th of July Fireworks & Festival | 2026  FREE
5:00 pm   Free Lyft/Cab Rides Home (SF Bay Area) on 4th of July 2026  FREE*
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5:30 pm   Mare Island’s July 4th Spirit Ship Celebration (2026)  $10*
*$10 Ages 21+ $5 Ages 11-21 $25 Family Pack - 2 Adults & up to 4 Children Free 10 and under
6:00 pm   Watch Fireworks Close Up Aboard WWII Liberty Ship | S.S. Jeremiah O’Brien  $45
7:00 pm   “Golden Gate Comedy Night” SF’s Most Intimate Comedy Club  FREE*
*Free with RSVP. 21+
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8:00 pm   Where to Watch Mission District’s 4th of July Street Fireworks | 2026  FREE*
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8:00 pm   Angel Island | 4th of July Fireworks Cruise | 2026  $122*
*Special Arrangement Evening Ferry Tickets are required: $122 Adults and $97 Children (6-12 years)
8:45 pm   Farley’s Potrero Hill Safe & Sane Street Fireworks Extravaganza? | 2026  FREE*
*Free - Donations are encouraged.
9:00 pm   SF’s Prince vs. Michael Jackson DJ Party (NoPa)  $10
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   Pittsburg | 4th of July Fireworks at the Marina | 2026  FREE
9:30 pm   San Francisco Fireworks at Golden Gate Bridge: USA’s 250th Anniversary  
9:30 pm   Treasure Island: How to Watch 4th of July Fireworks from Treasure Island | 2026  FREE
9:30 pm   San Francisco Fireworks: 4th of July (2026)  FREE
9:30 pm   Benicia | Waterfront Fireworks Show | 2026  FREE
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