“Legion of Honor” Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)
Legion of Honor | 100 34th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121
Free / RSVP
“Legion of Honor” Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)
The Legion of Honor displays a collection of 4,000 years of ancient and European art in an exquisite Beaux-Arts building in an unforgettable setting overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge.
Normally, general admission is $20 for adults, but on the first Tuesday of the month, admission is free.
- This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Full-price admission to special exhibitions still applies.
- We suggest booking your tickets in advance online.
- Free admission may also be redeemed by visiting the ticketing and membership desks, pending availability.
Other Free & Discounted Admission Deals
The Legion of Honor offers several programs for free or reduced admission to permanent galleries and special exhibitions. Details on these programs are outlined below.
We will require timed tickets for every visitor, including general admission. To ensure your preferred time slot, please reserve your entry date and time in advance online.
Free Saturdays for Bay Area Residents
Reserve Online and Skip the LineEvery Saturday, the Legion of Honor offers free general admission to all residents of the nine Bay Area counties. Saturdays feature engaging art experiences for the entire family, including art making, gallery guides, and tours with discussion and sketching in the permanent galleries.
- This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Full-price admission to special exhibitions still applies.
- We suggest booking your tickets in advance online. Please be prepared to verify with ID on-site.
- Free admission may also be redeemed on-site with a driver’s license or a postmarked envelope.
- Visitors ages 17 and under always receive free admission to the permanent collection galleries.
- Qualifying counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma
Public Transportation Discount
Receive a $3 discount with proof of purchase from any Bay Area public transportation system, including BART, Muni, Caltrain, and more.
- This offer applies to general admission and special exhibitions.
- Discount may be redeemed by presenting a proof of purchase from any Bay Area public transportation system.
- This discount is available in person at the time of purchase only; it does not apply to online purchases or previously purchased tickets and cannot be combined with other offers.
Veterans + Active Military
All veterans and active military personnel are offered free general admission tickets and discounted special exhibition tickets.
- Free general admission applies only to the permanent collection galleries.
- Tickets may be redeemed by showing valid military ID at the ticketing or membership desks.
Accessibility Admission
Includes free general admission and discounted special exhibition admission during normal museum hours. We also offer dedicated Access Days for visitors with disabilities and a guest. Visit our full list of Accessibility programs for more information.
- Free general admission and discounted special exhibition tickets may be redeemed by showing valid ID at the ticketing and membership desks, or by contacting access@famsf.org.
- Valid ID includes documentation from a physician or a local or federal government agency, including a physician letter, a Medicaid or Medicare card, an SSD benefits letter, or a disabled transit pass.
Museums for All
All visitors receiving Medi-Cal and food assistance (SNAP benefits) are offered free general admission and are eligible to purchase a Museums for All membership.
- The free general admission offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Full-price admission to special exhibitions still applies.
- Free general admission may be redeemed by presenting a valid Medi-Cal or EBT card at the ticketing and membership desks, pending availability.
- Museums for All membership is a discounted ($48) Family membership and includes benefits for two members, two guests, and six youths through age 17 at the de Young and Legion of Honor.
- To purchase a Museums for All membership, visit the membership desk or museum store at the de Young or Legion of Honor. Eligibility required to join; please provide documentation in the form of a valid Medi-Cal or EBT card. Learn more.
Discover & Go
Discover & Go offers free general admission for California library cardholders through select libraries in the area.
- This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Full-price admission to special exhibitions still applies.
- Free admission may be redeemed by presenting a Discover & Go voucher at the ticketing and membership desks. Register online to receive a dated Discover & Go voucher prior to visiting, pending availability.
Bank of America’s ‘Museums on Us’
During Museums on Us weekends — the first full weekend of every month — Bank of America, Merrill, or Bank of America Private Bank (US Trust) cardholders receive complimentary general admission.
- This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Full-price admission to special exhibitions still applies.
- Free admission may be redeemed by presenting a Bank of America, Merrill, or Bank of America Private Bank (US Trust) credit or debit card and photo ID.
- Offer available for account holder or cardholder only.
- Tickets are available on-site, day-of only, and are subject to availability; arrive early for best availability.
Sotheby’s Preferred
Sotheby’s Preferred members receive free museum admission.
- This offer applies to general admission and special exhibitions.
- Free admission may be redeemed by presenting a Sotheby’s Preferred membership card and photo ID.
- Offer available for the cardholder and up to three guests.
- Tickets are available on-site, day-of only, and are subject to availability; arrive early for best availability.
- Please note: cardholders cannot be guaranteed admission to special exhibitions on days when tickets are sold out.
2026 Upcoming Special Exhibitions
Manet & Morisot
Through March 1, 2026
Legion of Honor
A focused look at Édouard Manet and Berthe Morisot, exploring their artistic dialogue within French Impressionism.
Bouquets to Art 2026
March 3 – March 8, 2026
Legion of Honor
Annual floral exhibition pairing contemporary arrangements with masterpieces from the museum’s collection.
Ferlinghetti for San Francisco
Through July 19, 2026
Legion of Honor
Works by Lawrence Ferlinghetti celebrating San Francisco’s literary and artistic legacy.
Drawn to Venice
January 24 – August 2, 2026
Legion of Honor
Drawings inspired by Venice, capturing the city’s people, architecture, and atmosphere across centuries.
The Etruscans: From the Heart of Ancient Italy
May 2 – September 20, 2026
Legion of Honor
An in-depth exploration of Etruscan art and culture through ceramics, sculpture, and decorative arts.
– Updated 1/8/26 – Event info last checked via famsf.org
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*
