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Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

Every Saturday
Saturday, April 25, 2026 - 9:30 am to 5:15 pm | Cost: 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.

de Young Museum | 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco, CA

Free / RSVP

Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

Every Saturday, the de Young offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require the full admission price.

Saturdays feature engaging art experiences for the entire family, including art-making, gallery guides, and tours with discussion and sketching in the permanent galleries.

Free Saturdays for Bay Area Residents

de Young Museum
Golden Gate Park \ 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118
– Most Saturdays
– Timed ticket reservations typically from 9:30a to 4:30p
Reserve tickets in advance to skip the line – timed tickets required. Limited in person tickets might be available at the membership desk

  • This offer applies only to general admission for the permanent collection galleries.
  • Full-priced admission to special exhibitions still applies.
  • For: Residents of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma Counties with valid photo ID or postmarked envelope bearing home address

Visitors ages 17 and under always receive free admission to the permanent collection galleries.

Please note this free Saturdays offer could be changed or canceled at anytime. Visit deyoung.famsf.org for updates before attending.

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 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.
Categories: *Top Pick*, Art & Museums, Discount Tix / Promo Codes, Free Museum Day, In Person
Address: 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco, CA

Saturday, April 25, 2026

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*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
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11:00 am   Piedmont Food Fest (Oakland)  FREE*
*Free registration; drink packages and KidZone passes available for purchase
11:00 am   “Off the Grid” Waterfront Fest + Free Ferry Rides (Treasure Island)  FREE*
*Free admission + Free Ferry with RSVP
11:00 am   SF’s Shipyard Open Studios (2026)  FREE*
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11:00 am   SF’s DogFest 2026: Pet Festival, Carnival & Parade (Duboce Park)  FREE*
*Free to watch; food and games are for purchase and there's a registration fee for competing dogs
11:00 am   Drawing From Film: Virdiana and 3-Year Anniversary Celebration  FREE*
*free for all
12:00 pm   2026 Dutch “King’s Day” Windmill Festival in Golden Gate Park (SF)  FREE
12:00 pm   “Pickin’ On The Polk” SF’s Free 10-Hour Music Festival + Block Party 2026  FREE
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*Suggested Donation $20
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