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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...

SF Just Got a Powerful New Mural at the Asian Art MuseumSF Just Got a Powerful New Mural at the Asian Art Museum
By - posted 8/10/2020
Community, Murals, Museums / Cultural Institutions

Thanks to the New York Times for letting us know about this brand new mural at the Asian Art Museum that, in true Funcheap style, is visible from the street through the windows of the museum’s gallery that has yet to open to the public. The inaugural work in the Wilbur more...

Win a Gorgeous Japanese/Indian Face Mask from SF's Asian Art MuseumWin a Gorgeous Japanese/Indian Face Mask from SF’s Asian Art Museum
By - posted 8/5/2020
Bay Area Updates, Freebies, Museums / Cultural Institutions

Protect yourself with these fashionable and comfortable face masks from Japan or India from the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco. If you win, you’ll have your choice of Japanese Cotton Protection Mask made of 100% Japanese organic cotton and in several traditional Japanese printed patterns, or a Charcoal-Infused Mask from Japan more...

SF's Japanese Tea Garden Reopens This WeekSF’s Japanese Tea Garden Reopens This Week
By - posted 7/21/2020
Museums / Cultural Institutions, What's Closed / What's Open

The Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park officially re-opened its doors to the public Wednesday, July 22 with modifications to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department announced today. Formerly open seven days a week, the Japanese Tea Garden will now be open Wednesday through more...

The UC Botanical Garden is Reopening July 22ndThe UC Botanical Garden is Reopening July 22nd
By - posted 7/10/2020
Museums / Cultural Institutions, What's Closed / What's Open

The UC Berkeley Botanical Garden has a reopening date, scheduled to open to the public beginning July 22nd (Members have special pre-access from July 14-20) The 34-acre UC Botanical Garden is one of the most diverse landscapes in the world, with over 10,000 types of plants including many rare and endangered more...

San Francisco Zoo Attempts to Reopen (Again) On July 15thSan Francisco Zoo Attempts to Reopen (Again) On July 15th
By - posted 7/10/2020
Museums / Cultural Institutions, What's Closed / What's Open

Originally scheduled to re-open on July 1st (and then paused by the city a few days before), the San Francisco Zoo is trying again and plans to reopen to the general public on July 15th. (Member preview days are July 13-14). UPDATE: Gavin Newsom ordered indoor operations at zoos closed statewide more...