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SFMOMA’s “Free Family Day” Free Museum Day (2026)

Sunday, October 25, 2026 - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free for up to four adults accompanying each visitor 18 and younger.
SFMOMA | 151 Third Street, San Francisco, CA
San Francisco

Free / RSVP

SFMOMA

The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) welcomes families and inter-generational audiences to the museum for its Free Family Day on October 25, 2026.

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 performances, activations, and more. While the museum is always free for visitors 18 and younger, on Free Family Day, General admission to the museum is free for up to two adults accompanying one child or teen (18 and younger), and tickets are available two weeks in advance. Surcharged exhibitions are not included and require separate paid tickets.

SFMOMA’s Free Family Day
Sunday, October 25, 2026 | 10 am to 5 pm
SFMOMA, 151 Third St., SF
FREE for up to two adults accompanying each visitor under 18.

Up to two adults may each claim a free ticket when accompanied by a visitor 18 and younger on Free Family Day. Reserve your free tickets when they become available.

  • Admission to special exhibitions that require a surcharge is not included (but may be purchased for an additional fee)
  • If you arrive unaccompanied by someone 18 or under, you’ll need to purchase tickets.
  • Read the Free Family Day FAQ

Event schedule and ticket reservations typically become available two weeks before each Free Family Day.

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 for up to four adults accompanying each visitor 18 and younger.
Categories: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, Art & Museums, Free Museum Day, In Person, Kids & Families, San FranFREEsco
Venue: SFMOMA
Address: 151 Third Street, San Francisco, CA

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