San Francisco Museums For All
This popular summer program is now open year-round to offer eligible residents free or reduced admission every time they visit their favorite local museums and cultural centers.
We are pleased to announce that the San Francisco Museums for All (SF MFA) summer program is now permanent and year-round. San Franciscans who receive Medi-Cal or CalFresh can now receive four free or reduced-price tickets every time they visit the City’s most exciting art and nature exhibits.
Please check the listings below for updates on the re-openings, whether a proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for general admission, and on the museums still offering online access to exhibits and activities while they prepare to reopen safely.
How to get your free or discounted admission:
- Show your EBT or Medi-Cal card AND a proof of San Francisco residency (a driver’s license, letter addressed to you, or a utility bill) at the ticket window.
- Each SF MFA admission can include up to three family or friends at the same discount.
- Check each listing below for visiting hours and ticketing details. Online reservations or visits by appointment only may apply.
Plan your visit: Art | Crafts | Culture + History | Science + Nature | Additional Partners
Art
- Asian Art Museum: Open, free, walk-up admission. No online advanced ticket option. For advanced tickets, email visit@asianart.org or call (415) 581-3500.
- Cartoon Art Museum: Open, free admission. No online advanced ticket option.
- de Young Museum: Open, free walk-up admission only. Free admission does not include special exhibitions. No online advanced ticket option.
- Legion of Honor Museum: Open, free walk-up admission only. Free admission does not include special exhibitions. No online advanced ticket option.
- Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD): Open, free admission. Advanced tickets available.
- San Francisco Museum of Moden Art (SFMOMA): Open, free, walk-up admission. No online advanced ticket option.
- Yerba Buena Center for the Arts: Open, free admission
Crafts
- Children's Creativity Museum: Open, free admission. Members can reserve tickets.
- Museum of Craft and Design: Open, free admission. Advanced tickets available.
Culture + History
- Cable Car Museum: Open, free admission. No online advanced ticket option.
- Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco: Open, free admission. Advanced tickets available.
- Chinese Historical Society of America: Virtual exhibits only
- GLBT Historical Society Museum: Open, free tickets are available by emailing leigh@glbthistory.org or call (415).581-3500.
- The Contemporary Jewish Museum: Open, free admission. Advanced tickets available.
- San Francisco Railway Museum: Open, free admission. No online advanced ticket option.
Science + Nature
- California Academy of Sciences: Open, $3 admission. Walk-up admission only. No online advanced ticket option available for SF MFA visitors.
- Conservatory of Flowers: Open, free admission. Advanced tickets available.
- Exploratorium: Open, free admission. No online advanced ticket option.
- Japanese Tea Garden: Open, free admission. Advanced tickets available.
- Museum of the Eye: Open, free admission. No online advanced ticket option.
- Randall Museum: Open, free admission. No online advanced ticket option.
- San Francisco Botanical Garden: Open, free admission. Advanced tickets available.
Additional Partners + Sponsors
These Museums for All partners look forward to reopening when it's safe. Explore their websites to learn more about their exhibits and activities.
