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POSTPONED: Oakland Museum of CA Reopens w/ Free Days (Nov. 27-29)POSTPONED: Oakland Museum of CA Reopens w/ Free Days (Nov. 27-29)
By - posted 11/12/2020
Museums / Cultural Institutions, What's Closed / What's Open

POSTPONED Oakland Museum Of California Announces Its Reopening To The Public On Friday, November 27 With Free Weekend Access After Eight Months of Temporary Closure, OMCA Reopens with New Safety Protocols in Place Including Timed Ticketing, Limited Capacity, and Reduced Hours UPDATE: On Monday, November 16, Alameda County moved to the state’s “Purple” Tier more...

Asian Art Museum Free Days on Nov. 1-2Asian Art Museum Free Days on Nov. 1-2
By - posted 11/2/2020
Museums / Cultural Institutions

This Halloween there are no tricks in sight, only treats! Treat yourself to one of our two free admission days. In partnership with Kaiser Permanente, we’re excited to bring back Free First Sundays beginning Nov. 1 and an additional day of free admission on Monday, Nov. 2.  Drop off your ballot at the Voting Center more...

SF's Walt Disney Family Museum is Back November 5thSF’s Walt Disney Family Museum is Back November 5th
By - posted 10/28/2020
Museums / Cultural Institutions, What's Closed / What's Open

The Walt Disney Family Museum plans to reopen to the public on Thursday, November 5, 2020 in accordance with guidelines recently announced by the Mayor’s Office of San Francisco and the Governor’s Office of California. Beginning November 5, the museum will be open Thursday through Sunday from 10am to 5:30pm, with more...

SF Announces Lots of New Updates for ReopeningSF Announces Lots of New Updates for Reopening
By - posted 10/20/2020
Bay Area Updates, Indoor Dining, Museums / Cultural Institutions, Outdoor Dining, What's Closed / What's Open

San Francisco Continues Reopening with Expanded Business Operations and Activities Tuesday, October 20, 2020 Now that San Francisco is assigned to the State’s Yellow tier, the City will move forward on reopening offices and expanding capacity at business, including fitness, dining, places of worship, personal services, recreation, and more Mayor London N. Breed more...

SF's "Museum of Craft and Design" is Back Oct. 16 w/ MOTO MMXXSF’s “Museum of Craft and Design” is Back Oct. 16 w/ MOTO MMXX
By - posted 10/15/2020
Museums / Cultural Institutions, What's Closed / What's Open

The Museum of Craft and Design (MCD) reopens to the public on Friday, October 16 welcoming visitors to MOTO MMXX, a show-stopping custom motorcycle exhibition guest curated by co-founder and director of Untitled Motorcycles, Hugo Eccles. Originally slated to open in May of 2020, MOTO MMXX was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. MOTO MMXX showcases twenty category-defying motorcycles from more...

SF's "Legion of Honor" Set to Reopen October 30thSF’s “Legion of Honor” Set to Reopen October 30th
By - posted 10/15/2020
Museums / Cultural Institutions, What's Closed / What's Open

Following the reopening of the de Young Museum on September 25, the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco (the “Museums”) announced the reopening of the Legion of Honor. The museum has been closed since March due to San Francisco’s shelter-in-place order. The Legion of Honor will open to the public on Friday, more...

California Academy of Sciences Reopens Oct. 23California Academy of Sciences Reopens Oct. 23
By - posted 9/30/2020
Bay Area Updates, Museums / Cultural Institutions, What's Closed / What's Open

After a 214-day temporary closure, the California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park will reopen to members and donors on October 13 and the general public on October 23. Member and donor tickets will be available to reserve online beginning October 5, and public tickets on October 14. All guests more...

SF's "Conservatory of Flowers" Reopens Oct. 1SF’s “Conservatory of Flowers” Reopens Oct. 1
By - posted 9/28/2020
Bay Area Updates, Museums / Cultural Institutions, What's Closed / What's Open

The Conservatory of Flowers will reopen to visitors beginning Thursday, October 1 with modifications in place to ensure public safety and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Guests will be required to wear face coverings and the Conservatory will limit the number of visitors to 25 percent of its normal capacity to more...

de Young Museum's "Free Saturdays" Return Sept. 26de Young Museum’s “Free Saturdays” Return Sept. 26
By - posted 9/24/2020
Museums / Cultural Institutions, What's Closed / What's Open

COVID-19 Update – Free Saturdays are back as of September 26, 2020. Timed tickets will be required. Reserve in advance online, or limited number of tickets may be available the membership desk the day of. Review updated social-distancing rules Things may change – Check the de young site and social for latest updates Website | Instagram | Facebook Every Saturday, the de Young more...

Asian Art Museum Re-Opens w/ Free Days Oct. 3–12Asian Art Museum Re-Opens w/ Free Days Oct. 3–12
By - posted 9/17/2020
Artsy Fartsy, Museums / Cultural Institutions, What's Closed / What's Open

The Asian Art Museum is welcoming you back to the museum on Oct 1–2 for members and Oct 3 for the general public. Admission will be free to all from October 3 through October 12. What to Expect | Plan your visit | Current Exhibits The museum is home to one of more...

SFMOMA Re-opens Oct. 4th with Two Weeks of "Free Days"SFMOMA Re-opens Oct. 4th with Two Weeks of “Free Days”
By - posted 9/17/2020
Brand New, Museums / Cultural Institutions, What's Closed / What's Open

The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) today announced it will reopen to the public on Sunday, October 4 with two weeks of Free Community Days and free parking through Sunday, October 18. After more than six months of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, SFMOMA embraces a heightened focus more...

de Young & Legion of Honor Announce Reopeningsde Young & Legion of Honor Announce Reopenings
By - posted 9/14/2020
Bay Area Updates, Museums / Cultural Institutions, What's Closed / What's Open

The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco announce the reopening of the de Young and Legion of Honor museums, following their temporary closure under the shelter-in-place order mandated by the City of San Francisco (pending City approval). de Young – Opening September 25 The de Young museum is scheduled to open to the more...

San Francisco's Museums Can Reopen on Sept. 21stSan Francisco’s Museums Can Reopen on Sept. 21st
By - posted 9/10/2020
Museums / Cultural Institutions, What's Closed / What's Open

Mayor London N. Breed, Dr. Grant Colfax, Director of Health, and Assessor-Recorder Carmen Chu, co-Chair of the City’s Economic Recovery Task Force, today announced that indoor museums and galleries may submit health and safety plans the week of September 14th. They will be able to open as early as September 21st more...

SF's New Timeline for Reopening AnnouncedSF’s New Timeline for Reopening Announced
By - posted 9/1/2020
Museums / Cultural Institutions, Outdoor Dining, What's Closed / What's Open

Mayor London Breed Announces San Francisco’s Plan For Further Reopening Businesses And Activities San Francisco’s updated timeline allows for a safer and gradual reopening, balances the risk of the activity with the ability of the City’s resources to manage COVID-19 cases September 1, 2020 Mayor London N. Breed, Dr. Grant Colfax, Director of more...

Win $50 Gift Card to Asian Art Museum BoutiqueWin $50 Gift Card to Asian Art Museum Boutique
By - posted 8/17/2020
Bay Area Updates, Freebies, Museums / Cultural Institutions, Win Stuff

The Asian Art Museum invites you online to get 50% off more than 200 items from the Museum Boutique during their End-of-Summer Sale (August 17-23). During the sale, you’ll find the deepest discounts of the year. They are offering a great selection of apparel, accessories, jewelry, prints, books, stationery, toys, and more...