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MoAD: Museum of the African Diaspora Free Museum Day (SF)

Every 2nd Saturday
Friday, January 9, 2026 - 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Museum of the African Diaspora | 685 Mission St, San Francisco, CA

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MoAD: Museum of the African Diaspora Free Museum Day (SF)

MoAD, a contemporary art museum, celebrates Black cultures, ignites challenging conversations, and inspires learning through the global lens of the African Diaspora.

Monthly Free Day
MoAD hosts a ‘‍THRIVE @ MoAD Community Day’ every second Saturday with free admission to all of its exhibitions. Check the events calendar to confirm, as free days sometimes change.

MoAD Hours
Monday – CLOSED
Tuesday – Sunday, 11 am – 5 pm
Thursday – Noon to 8 pm

Admission

– General Admission – $15
– Seniors, Students, Educators  – $7
– Youth (Under 12) – Free
– Members & Active Duty Military – Free

Visiting with kids:
Kids and families receive a warm welcome at MoAD. Our elevator makes it easy to navigate with a stroller, and kids ages 12 and under always receive free admission.

Museums For All:
Visit MoAD through Museums for All
– Through Museums for All, those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) can gain free or reduced admission to more than 700 museums throughout the United States simply by presenting their EBT card. Free entry is available for up to 4 individuals per EBT card.

Special Exhibitions for 2026

Continuum: MoAD Over Time
MoAD Artists
October 1, 2025 – March 1, 2026
Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD)
A special exhibition highlighting the evolution of MoAD artists over time.


UNBOUND: Art, Blackness & the Universe
Curated by Key Jo Lee
October 1, 2025 – August 16, 2026
Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD)
Spanning all three floors, this expansive exhibition explores art, Blackness, and the cosmos.

 

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
Categories: *Top Pick*, Art & Museums, Free Museum Day, In Person
Address: 685 Mission St, San Francisco, CA

Friday, January 9, 2026

9:00 am   Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)  FREE*
*Free from 9-10am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; otherwise non-resident admission is $12 - $16 depending on the season. San Francisco residents are always free with valid ID
11:00 am   “Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)  FREE*
*Every Friday pay anywhere from $0 up to $10. When a customer pays the full price of $10, TATO will give a free meal to someone in need in The City. Please note promotion might end at any time
5:00 pm   $1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)  FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
5:00 pm   Second Fridays Art Walk | San Rafael  FREE
5:00 pm   Vallejo Art Walk | Second Fridays  FREE
6:00 pm   2nd Friday Art Walk | Oakland & Alameda  FREE
6:00 pm   Free Artist Panel: The Future is Collective (Southern Exposure)  FREE
7:00 pm   SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)  FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $15 adv / $20 door tickets also available
7:00 pm   Free Comedy Night w/ Danny Dechi & Friends | Outer Richmond  FREE
7:00 pm   “Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)  FREE*
*RSVP Required
7:30 pm   “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” Film w/ SF Symphony Live Orchestra (Jan. 9-10)  $109*
*Starts at $109 while supplies last
7:30 pm   Stand-Up Comedian Aaron Weber Live in SF (Punch Line)  $32.05*
*Starts at $27.65 General Admission – 18+ 2 drink min valid ID
7:30 pm   East Bay Bike Party (Every Second Friday)  FREE
8:00 pm   “The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)  FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required
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
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
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!
10:15 pm   $5 Off: “The Ritual” Comedy Show in The Mission (SF)  $12.16*
*FUNCHEAP discount code for $5 off
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