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SFMOMA’s “Free First Thursdays” Free Museum Day for Locals (2023)
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SFMOMA | 151 Third Street, San Francisco, CA
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SFMOMA’s “Free First Thursdays” Free Museum Day for Locals
On the first Thursday of every month, all residents of the nine Bay Area counties are invited to spend an evening at the museum on us!
- General admission is free from 4-8 pm. Surcharged exhibitions require separate paid tickets.
- Tickets are available approximately two weeks in advance. Reserving online is highly encouraged.
- Limit two adult tickets per reservation.
- Qualifying counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma.
Tickets and event details become available about two weeks in advance, and reserving online is highly encouraged.
SFMOMA’s Free First Thursdays
Every First Thursday, Noon-8 pm
SFMOMA, 151 Third St., SF
FREE for Bay Area Locals – Tickets Required (limited supply)Admission to special exhibitions that require a surcharge is not included (but may be purchased for additional fee)
Enjoy a complimentary coffee when you attend First Thursdays! Buy one Illy coffee drink; get one free (of equal or lesser value, while supplies last) at Steps Coffee on Floor 2. To redeem your offer, use the voucher that you will receive along with your pre-visit email from SFMOMA or at the visitor desk when you get your tickets on-site at the museum. – Please note, we’re not sure if this coffee offer is still on, so be sure to ask at the Steps Coffee shop before ordering to confirm.
2026 Free First Thursdays Dates:
- January 1, 2026
- February 5, 2026
- March 5, 2026
- April 2, 2026
- May 7, 2026
- June 4, 2026
- July 2, 2026
- August 6, 2026
- September 3, 2026
- October 1, 2026
- November 5, 2026
- December 3, 2026
Always Free to See
SFMOMA offers 45,000 square feet of art-filled public spaces that are open to the public. Check out what’s currently on view in our always free-to-see area, including poignant mural commissions by local artists.
Additional SFMOMA Free Days
FREE “Family Days” (Periodic) – Requires having at least one “kid” with your group (18 and under)
Enjoy a day of art and family fun at SFMOMA! These special days include art-making activities for the whole family in our Koret Education Center, located on Floor 2, plus additional activities and activations. Admission to the museum is free for up to four adults accompanying one child or teen (eighteen and younger). Reserve your free tickets when they become available.2026 Free Family Days
– June 14, 2026FREE “Free Community Days“ (Periodic)
Available for anyone (not just families), Free Community Days offer free museum-wide admission to all visitors. Combined with a wide range of immersive activities and performances inspired by the latest SFMOMA exhibition, these Free Community Days highlight the extraordinary creativity of local artists and community organizations.
Last checked – 1/8/26
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*
