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

Every 1st Saturday
Saturday, June 6, 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, June 6, 2026

7:00 am   SF’s 31st Annual “Pink Triangle” Installation + Ceremony (Twin Peaks)  FREE
8:00 am   2026 Massive East Bay Town-Wide Yard Sale Extravaganza (Crockett)  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.
9:40 am   Alcatraz City Cruises: Alcatraz & Angel Island Combination Tour (June 6)  $88
10:00 am   Downtown Martinez Summer Kickoff: Free Outdoor Festival + Market (2026)  FREE
10:00 am   Free World Oceans Day Festival: Marine Science Fun (Redwood City)  FREE*
*https://www.sfbaymsi.org/world-oceans-day
10:00 am   San Leandro Cherry Festival & Parade 2026  FREE
10:00 am   “Healthy Parks Healthy People”: Monthly Nature Walks | Bay Area  FREE
11:00 am   Free Beach Cleanup + DJ Sets w/ Dirtybird (Ocean Beach)  FREE*
*21+
11:00 am   SF’s Union Street Festival 2026 (June 6-7)  FREE*
*FREE
11:00 am   SF’s “Festa Italiana” Street Fair 2026 (June 6-7)  FREE
11:00 am   50th Annual Sunnyvale Art & Wine Festival (June 6-7)  FREE*
*Free Admission Street Fair - All are welcome
11:00 am   Union Street Festival 2026 (June 6-7)  FREE*
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All Day   Union Street Festival 2026 (June 6-June 7)  FREE
11:15 am   SF’s Free Bluegrass + Old-Timey Rooftop Music Fest at Salesforce Park (2026)  FREE*
*RSVP encouraged via our facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/662044339925929/
12:00 pm   Poetry Workshop with Nia Pearl (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)  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   Free Pride Block Party + “Rainbow Reunion” (SF LGBT Center)  FREE*
*Free with RSVP
12:00 pm   “Play on the Bay” Free Outdoor Festival at Fisherman’s Wharf (SF)  FREE
12:00 pm   SF’s Fillmore Summer Kick-Off: Grillin’ in the ‘Mo (2026)  FREE
12:30 pm   Nike Missile Site Open House & Storytelling | Marin Headlands  FREE
2:00 pm   Weekend Sessions w/ Gamelan Sekar Jaya (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival)  FREE
6:00 pm   “MAPP” SF’s Free Art, Poetry & Concert Crawl in The Mission (June 2026)  FREE
6:00 pm   “BART Prom” All-Ages ’80s Dance Party at Rockridge Station  $15*
*Every ticket includes entry to the event, unlimited punch, a BART boutonniere or corsage, and a printed prom photo keepsake.
7:00 pm   “Golden Gate Comedy Night” SF’s Most Intimate Comedy Club  FREE*
*Free with RSVP. 21+
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
7:30 pm   Elim Chan Conducts “La Mer” with SF Symphony (June 5-6)  $49*
*Tickets start at $49 (while supplies last)
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
8:00 pm   Paul Oakenfold & The Crystal Method (Regency Ballroom)  $48.72
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   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!
9:00 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
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