San Francisco Museums For All
This popular summer program is now open year-round to offer eligible residents free or reduced admission to 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 per visit to the City’s most exciting art and nature exhibits.
Please check the listings below for updates on the reopenings 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 admission
- Cartoon Art Museum: Open weekends only, free admission
- de Young Museum: Open, free admission
- Legion of Honor Museum: Open, free admission
- Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD): Virtual exhibits only
- San Francisco Museum of Moden Art (SFMOMA): Open, free admission
- Yerba Buena Center for the Arts: Virtual digital engagements, gatherings, and more
Crafts
- Children's Creativity Museum: Open, free admission
- Museum of Craft and Design: Open, free admission
Culture + History
- Cable Car Museum: Open, free admission
- Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco: Open, free admission
- Chinese Historical Society of America: Virtual exhibits only
- GLBT Historical Society Museum: Virtual exhibits only
- The Contemporary Jewish Museum: Open, free admission
- San Francisco Railway Museum: Open, free admission
Science + Nature
- California Academy of Sciences: Open, $3 admission
- Conservatory of Flowers: Open, free admission
- Exploratorium: Opens July 1, 2021
- Japanese Tea Garden: Open, free admission
- Randall Museum: Virtual exhibits, activities, and classes only
- San Francisco Botanical Garden: Open, free admission
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.
