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SFMOMA’s “Free First Thursdays” Free Museum Day for Locals (2023)

Every 1st Thursday
Thursday, October 5, 2023 - 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*All residents of the nine Bay Area counties are invited to spend a day at the museum on us! From 1–8 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month, Bay Area residents can enjoy SFMOMA’s galleries filled with lively and inspiring art and related events — for free.
SFMOMA | 151 Third Street, San Francisco, CA
San Francisco

Free / RSVP

SFMOMA’s “Free First Thursdays” Free Museum Day for Locals (2023)

SFMOMA

All residents of the nine Bay Area counties are invited to spend a day at the museum on us! From 1–8 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month, Bay Area residents can enjoy SFMOMA’s galleries filled with lively and inspiring art and related events — for free.

Tickets and event details become available about two weeks in advance, and 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.

SFMOMA’s Free First Thursdays
Every First Thursday, 1-8p
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)

Upcoming Dates/Programs

September 7, 2023
5–8 p.m.

Calling all game enthusiasts! Join us for PlaySFMOMA Game Night and help test our new intergalactic art scavenger hunt.

Upcoming SFMOMA’s “Free First Thursdays” Free Museum Day for Locals (2023) 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*
*All residents of the nine Bay Area counties are invited to spend a day at the museum on us! From 1–8 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month, Bay Area residents can enjoy SFMOMA’s galleries filled with lively and inspiring art and related events — for free.
Categories: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, Art & Museums, Free Museum Day, In Person, San FranFREEsco
Venue: SFMOMA
Address: 151 Third Street, San Francisco, CA

Other Events on This Day

Thursday, October 5, 2023

11:00 am   Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum  FREE*
*Free admission to galleries. Film programs are excluded. No advanced tickets required, but subject to capacity limits
1:00 pm   Fleet Week 2023: Blue Angels Arrival & Practice Survey Flights (SF)  FREE
1:00 pm   SFMOMA’s “Sitting on Chrome” Free Festive Museum Day for Locals  FREE*
*Free for Bay Area residents only
5:00 pm   Asian Art Museum’s $10 Thursday Nights (SF)  $10*
*General admission tickets are $10 for adults, $8.50 for seniors, students and youths (age 13-17).   
5:00 pm   Mucho Mambo: Monthly Salsa Dance Lesson & Party at Salesforce Park (SF)  FREE*
*free to everyone
5:30 pm   Free “Blue Bear” DJ Workshop at Harmonic Brewing (Thrive City)  FREE
6:30 pm   Free SF AIDS Foundation “Milk” Screening + Cleve Jones Q&A (Castro Theater)  FREE*
*RSVP required
7:00 pm   FREE: “Thirsty Thursday” Oakland Comedy Night w/ All-Night $5 Drink Specials  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   “Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show  FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required, but pre-rolls start at just $7
7:00 pm   “Throwback Thursday” at Del Mar: ’90s to ’00s Party (SF)  FREE*
*No cover all night
9:00 pm   16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)  FREE*
*Absolutely free for all!
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