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Cal Academy of Sciences: Neighborhood Free Days | Bernal Heights + Potrero Hill

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Saturday, March 23, 2019 - All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Free for SF residents with proof of neighborhood residency

California Academy of Sciences | 55 Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA

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Cal Academy of Sciences: Neighborhood Free Days | Winter 2020

Each San Francisco neighborhood (defined by zipcode) can visit the California Academy of Sciences for free over a three-day weekend (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday) in the spring and fall of each year.

Please note: At this time, Neighborhood Free Weekends are on hold due to capacity limitations and box office restrictions. We apologize for the inconvenience.

So that means as long as you have a driver’s license or other proof of residency, you can save yourself $35.95 and visit the museum for free. Read the full rules.

The Rules: Each visiting adult must show a valid photo ID with proof of residency (you may not bring out of town guests for free; they still have to pay). Visiting adults are limited to six children for free entry.

The following items or combinations are acceptable:

  • A driver’s license or state ID card
  • Photo ID plus postmarked envelope, postcard, or magazine label with name and date
  • Photo ID plus utility bill (gas/electric/cable), bank statement, or letter from a government agency with name and home address (not a P.O. Box)

Neighborhood Free Days
California Academy of Sciences, 55 Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco
Mon-Sat | 9:30 am to 5 pm
Sunday | 11 am to 5 pm

2020 Winter Dates | Neighborhood Free Days

Updated as of 1/6/20

Next Free Weekend: January 24, 25, 26
Neighborhoods: Alamo Square, Cole Valley, Cow Hollow, Fisherman’s Wharf, Haight Ashbury, Laurel Heights, Marina, Pacific Heights, Presidio, Richmond, Western Addition
Zip Codes: 94115, 94117, 94118, 94121, 94123, 94129, 94159

Next Free Weekend: February 21, 22, 23
Neighborhoods: Chinatown, Financial District, Hayes Valley, Mission Bay, Nob Hill, North Beach, Russian Hill, SOMA, Telegraph Hill, Tenderloin, Treasure Island, Union Square, Yerba Buena Island
Zip Codes: 94102, 94103, 94104, 94105, 94108, 94109, 94111, 94126, 94130, 94133, 94158

Next Free Weekend: February 28, 29, March 1
Neighborhoods: Castro, Forest Hill, Glen Park, Noe Valley, Parkmerced, Parkside, St. Francis Wood, Sunset
Zip Codes: 94114, 94116, 94122, 94127, 94131, 94132

Next Free Weekend: March 13, 14, 15
Neighborhoods: Bayview-Hunters Point, Bernal Heights, Dogpatch, Excelsior, Ingleside, Mission, Outer Mission, Portola, Potrero Hill, Visitacion Valley
Zip Codes: 94107, 94110, 94112, 94124, 94134

For the weekend of March 22-24 residents of Bayview-Hunters Point, Bernal Heights, Dogpatch, Excelsior, Ingleside, Mission, Outer Mission, Portola, Potrero Hill, Visitacion Valley, get free admission to the California Academy of Sciences thanks to the “Neighborhood Free Days” promotion.

Zip Codes: 94107, 94110, 94112, 94124, 94134

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 SF residents with proof of neighborhood residency
Categories: *Top Pick*, Art & Museums, Kids & Families, San Francisco
Address: 55 Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA