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Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

Every Saturday
Saturday, September 14, 2024 - 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. Timed advanced tickets required
Legion of Honor | 100 34th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121
San Francisco

Free / RSVP

Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

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Every Saturday the Legion of Honor offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Advanced tickets are required, and capacity is limited due to COVID-19 precautions.

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

Legion of Honor
Lincoln Park \ 100 34th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121
– Most Saturdays
– Hours are typically 9:30 am–5:15 pm
Reserve tickets in advance to skip the line

  • 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
  • Dates and times: Every Saturday beginning October 19, 9:30 am–5:15 pm

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 legionofhonor.famsf.org for updates before attending.

Essential and Frontline Workers Discount

We are pleased to offer free general admission for essential workers — including emergency services, health care, grocery stores, city operations and maintenance, social services, public transit, and delivery services — to receive a $15 discount on tickets to special exhibitions, through December 2021. This discount can be redeemed on-site with your work badge. Please see the full list of Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers.

Upcoming Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday) 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 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
Categories: *Top Pick*, Art & Museums, Discount Tix / Promo Codes, Free Museum Day, In Person
Address: 100 34th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121

Other Events on This Day

Saturday, September 14, 2024

All Day   Take the Scenic Route w/ San Francisco Bay Ferry (As Low As $1)  $4.70*
*Riders can purchase tickets using their Clipper Card or in the SF Bay Ferry app. One-way transbay ferries start at $4.70. "Short Hops" like SF Ferry Building to SF Pier 41, or Main Street Alameda to Oakland Jack London Square start just $1.
9:00 am   Ddaeng (땡) K-Pop Night  FREE*
*Free RSVP Tickets entry before 10PM, $12 Online General Presale (All Night Access), $15 at the door (All Night Access)
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.
10:00 am   TinyFest California – Tiny Home & ADU Expo (San Jose)  $25*
*Single Day Tickets & Weekend Passes available
10:00 am   Portola Valley Arts Fest  FREE
10:00 am   42nd Annual Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival (Sept. 14-15)  FREE*
*2-day event - Saturday 10-6pm and Sunday 10am- 5pm
10:00 am   First Annual Santa Rosa Open Studios (Sept. 14-15 + 21-22)  FREE
10:00 am   “Corgi Con” Bay Area 2024 at Alameda County Fairgrounds  $11*
*$11 Adult Admission (Ages 13+), $5 Child Admission (Ages 7-12)
10:00 am   Flower Piano 2024: 12 Hidden Pianos in Golden Gate Park (Sept. 13-22)  FREE*
*Free for San Francisco Residents with proof of ID. $13-15 for regular adult entry.
11:00 am   9th Annual Black-Eyed Pea Festival (Oakland)  FREE
11:00 am   Makers Market on the Row (San Jose)  FREE
11:00 am   2024 SF’s Chinatown “Autumn Moon Festival” (Sept. 14-15)  FREE
11:00 am   MoAD: Museum of the African Diaspora Free Museum Day (SF)  FREE
12:00 pm   Oktoberfest: German Beer, Bavarian Food, Games & Live Polka (Oakland)  FREE*
*FREE to attend! Food, beverages & merchandise can be purchased through our website or in-person day-of
1:00 pm   Earthseed: A Film Screening of Radical Hospitality (New Parkway)  $15*
*Our suggested donation is $15+. Your ticket includes the screening, panel discussion led by the film's creators, and snacks provided by People's Kitchen Collective and friends. All proceeds go to People's Kitchen Collective to support their work in radical hospitality as a tool for social change as they feed and convene artists, activists, and community members in Oakland and beyond.
1:00 pm   Rocksteady Down Cargo Way with DJs and Tectonics  FREE*
*Donations accepted for artists and venue. Bring your own food and drink.
1:00 pm   2-for-1 Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting at Tripp Distillery (Pacifica)  $9*
*Distillery Tour and tastings for two $9 (normally $18)
2:00 pm   Free Shakespeare in the Park’s “The Tempest” (FiDi)  FREE
2:00 pm   Food Demo with Shanta Sacharoff  FREE*
*RSVP required
2:00 pm   “Saturdays in the City” SF’s Free Neighborhood Street Party (Hayes St.)  FREE
3:00 pm   SF’s “Pier Party” at Fisherman’s Wharf: Free Summer Concert Series (2024)  FREE
3:00 pm   “Caminarte” Curated Art Walk w/ Mission Vibrant (Second Saturdays)  FREE
4:00 pm   SF’s Tallest 360° “Sky bar” Reopening After 3-Months (Hilton San Francisco)  FREE*
*No cover charge (that we're aware of) but drinks/food available for purchase
4:00 pm   Roller Derby Homecoming Game (Richmond)  $33.85*
*Early bird ticket pricing until September 1
5:00 pm   Seasonal Vegetable Dinner Popup by The Canele Co  $116.79*
*RSVP for tickets - Please use discount code "VIP" for one 50% off ticket
5:00 pm   Free “Canelo Vs Berlanga” At Question Mark Bar & Casual Eatery  FREE*
*Free to watch
5:00 pm   Making Retro Games in 2024  $15*
*Free for members of the museum
5:00 pm   “Weapons of Mass Consumption” By Artist David Lyle (Bane Gallery)  FREE
6:00 pm   Beyond The A Word: Reproductive Life Stories  $25
6:00 pm   Castro Comedy Cabaret  $15*
*$15 - $25 suggested, VIP & Bottle Service Available
6:00 pm   Southern Exposure’s 50th Anniversary Celebration and Exhibition  FREE*
*Free
6:00 pm   Emergence: The Fashion Show  $22.50*
*Purchase tickets in advance and use code "RAGE" for 10% off!
6:00 pm   Good Medicine: A Night of Live Native Stand-Up (OMCA)  $25*
*$1 admission for EBT card holders | $20 Senior, Student & Educators | $25 Adults (18-64)
7:00 pm   “Crazy Funny Asians” Comedy Showcase (SF)  FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $15 adv / $20 door tickets also available
7:00 pm   Outdoor Movie Night: “Mrs. Doubtfire” & Free Popcorn (Pac Heights)  FREE
7:00 pm   SF’s Free “GodzillaFest” Outdoor Movie Night (Japantown)  FREE
7:00 pm   DMT Presents Season Preview: A Night of Arts and Entertainment  FREE*
*Free with DMT Presents Season Subscription
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   Oteil & Friends  $60
7:00 pm   San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)  FREE*
*Use secret code FUNCHEAP for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
7:00 pm   “Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)  FREE*
*RSVP Required
7:00 pm   Montclair Outdoor Movie Night: “IF” (Oakland)  FREE
7:30 pm   Jeff Bordes’ 50th Birthday Bash at Almost Famous  $10
7:30 pm   Mortified Live: Awkward Teen Diaries + Storytelling Night (Oakland)  $19.62*
*Early bird tickets normally $24.62 (fee included), use code FUNCHEAP for $5 off. After early bird tickets are sold out, prices go up.
7:30 pm   Ben Rosenblum: Jazz Around the World  FREE*
*FREE
7:30 pm   Cult of Venus  $18
8:00 pm   End of Summer Blowout – Party for Single Professionals  $15
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
8:45 pm   SF’s HellaDesi Comedy Night (Every Friday & Saturday)  FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $10 advanced tickets or $20 at door without RSVP
9:00 pm   Day 3 of Gray Area Festival 10  $20*
*Gray Area Festival pass holder recieve free access to all festival performances
10:00 pm   No Scrubs: ’90s Hip Hop and R&B Night at “The Function” (SF)  FREE*
*Free with RSVP before 11pm. Otherwise Get $5 off "Entry anytime" Tickets - Early Bird tickets $5 adv ($7.18 w/ fees) w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $12.51). - 21+
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