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

Every 1st Saturday
Saturday, September 5, 2026 - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm | 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, Labor Day Weekend, North Bay, Peninsula, San Francisco, South Bay

Other Events on This Day

Saturday, September 5, 2026

All Day   2026 Free Fishing Day (San Francisco Bay Area)  FREE
8:00 am   160th Scottish Highland Gathering & Games (Sept. 5-6)  Paid Tickets*
*FREE admission for children ages 5 & under and active-duty military. A ticket is still required for entry. Active military must present military ID. Regular admission applies to all other guests. Parking is $15 and sold separately.
9:00 am   SF’s “Hoop It Up” 3×3 Basketball Tournament: Free to Watch (Thrive City)  FREE*
*Free to watch. $250 team registration to participate; $200 early bird before July 1st.
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   2026 “Kings Mountain Art Fair” in the Redwoods (Sept. 5-7)  FREE
10:00 am   SF’s Snowboard & Ski Trick Workshop w/ Pro Coaches & Trampolines (House of Air)  $40*
*Booking in advanced is recommended
10:00 am   Millbrae Art & Wine Festival  FREE
10:00 am   Kings Mountain Art Fair 2026: 130+ Artists Under the Redwoods (Woodside)  FREE*
*No tickets are needed; admission is free.
10:00 am   “Healthy Parks Healthy People”: Monthly Nature Walks | Bay Area  FREE
11:00 am   Free Inner Sunset Art Show (SF)  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   54th Annual Belmont Greek Festival 2026 (Sept. 5-6)  $5*
*General Admission: $5; Seniors & Youth (13-17): $3 Children (12 & under): Free, with an adult
12:30 pm   Nike Missile Site Open House & Storytelling | Marin Headlands  FREE
2:00 pm   Free Shakespeare in the Park 2026: Antony and Cleopatra at McLaren Park (SF)  FREE*
*Free!
4:00 pm   Madrone x Gamescape: Monthly Game Night  FREE
7:00 pm   “Crazy Funny Asians” Free Comedy Showcase (SF)  FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $25 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   SF’s FREE Labor Day Weekend 2026 Comedy Festival (Sep 4-7)  FREE*
*Free with RSVP 21+ (otherwise $20-25) - while supplies last
7:00 pm   “Golden Gate Comedy Night” SF’s Most Intimate Comedy Club  FREE*
*Free with RSVP. 21+
7:00 pm   SF’s Free Outdoor Movie Night: Black Panther (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)  
8:00 pm   SF’s Thrilling New Play “R.O.I. (Return on Investment)” (Aug. 6-Sept. 6)  $41*
*Tickets start at $41
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   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   $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   SF’s Prince vs. Michael Jackson DJ Party (NoPa)  $10
9:00 pm   SF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)  $18.60*
*$13 + roll of a die at the door, OR $16 online. Group discounts—bring friends!
9:30 pm   FREE “Drunk Theatre” SF’s Wildest Comedy Show (Labor Day Weekend 2026)  FREE*
*Free with code FUNCHEAP (while supplies last)
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