Free + reduced admission
We offer several programs for free or reduced admission to our permanent galleries and special exhibitions.
Free Saturdays for Bay Area residents
Book online and skip the line
Every Saturday we offer free general admission to all residents of the nine Bay Area counties.
- This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Additional fees may apply for special exhibitions.
- We suggest booking your tickets in advance online. Please be prepared to verify with ID on-site.
- Free admission may also be redeemed on-site with a driver’s license or postmarked envelope.
- Visitors ages 17 and under always receive free admission to the permanent collection galleries.
- Qualifying counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma
Free Tuesdays for all
General admission is free the first Tuesday of every month.
- This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Full-price admission to special exhibitions still applies.
- We suggest booking your tickets in advance online.
- Free admission may also be redeemed by visiting the ticketing and membership desks, pending availability.
Accessibility admission
Includes free general admission and discounted special exhibition admission during normal museum hours. We also offer dedicated Access Days for visitors with disabilities and a guest. Visit our full list of Accessibility programs for more information.
- Free general admission and discounted special exhibition tickets may be redeemed by showing valid ID at the ticketing and membership desks, or by contacting access@famsf.org.
- Valid ID includes documentation from a physician or a local or federal government agency, including a physician letter, a Medicaid or Medicare card, an SSD benefits letter, or a disabled transit pass.
Access Membership
Access membership is a discounted level of membership ($99/year) for people with disabilities.
Benefits include:
- Free admission for one member, a companion, and a guest to the permanent collections and special exhibitions at the de Young and Legion of Honor
- Priority ticketing to special exhibitions
- Invitations to special exhibition previews and after-hours viewings
- Discounts on special exhibition audio tours
- 10% off at the Museum Stores and 20% off during members-only sale days
- Free subscription to Fine Arts magazine and Member Monthly email newsletter
Eligibility required to join on-site; please provide documentation from a physician or a local or federal government agency. Examples of documentation include a physician letter, Medicaid or Medicare card, Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits letter, or disabled transit pass. To join, email membership@famsf.org, call 415.750.3636 (Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm), or visit the membership desk at the de Young or Legion of Honor. No eligibility documentation is required for renewals; to renew, verify your membership.
Museums for All
All visitors receiving Medi-Cal and food assistance (SNAP benefits) are offered free general admission and are eligible to purchase a Museums for All membership.
- The free general admission offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Full-price admission to special exhibitions still applies.
- Free general admission may be redeemed by presenting a valid Medi-Cal or EBT card at the ticketing and membership desks, pending availability.
- Museums for All membership is a discounted ($48) Family membership and includes benefits for two members, two guests, and six youths through age 17 at the de Young and Legion of Honor.
- To purchase a Museums for All membership, visit the membership desk or museum store at the de Young or Legion of Honor. Eligibility required to join; please provide documentation in the form of a valid Medi-Cal or EBT card. Learn more.
Discover & Go
Discover & Go offers free general admission for California library cardholders through select libraries in the area.
- This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Full-price admission to special exhibitions still applies.
- Free admission may be redeemed by presenting a Discover & Go voucher at the ticketing and membership desks. Register online to receive a dated Discover & Go voucher prior to visiting, pending availability.
Bank of America Museums on Us
During Museums on Us weekends — the first full weekend of every month — Bank of America, Merrill, or Bank of America Private Bank (US Trust) cardholders receive complimentary general admission.
- This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Full-price admission to special exhibitions still applies.
- Free admission may be redeemed by presenting a Bank of America, Merrill, or Bank of America Private Bank (US Trust) credit or debit card and photo ID.
- Offer available for account holder or cardholder only.
- Tickets are available on-site, day-of only, and are subject to availability; arrive early for best availability.
Public transportation discount
Receive a $2 discount with proof of purchase from any Bay Area public transportation system, including BART, Muni, Caltrain, and more.
- This offer applies to general admission and special exhibitions.
- Discount may be redeemed by presenting a proof of purchase from any Bay Area public transportation system.
- This discount is available in person at the time of purchase only; it does not apply to online purchases or previously purchased tickets and cannot be combined with other offers.
Sotheby’s Preferred
Sotheby’s Preferred members receive free museum admission.
- This offer applies to general admission and special exhibitions.
- Free admission may be redeemed by presenting a Sotheby’s Preferred membership card and photo ID.
- Offer available for the cardholder and up to three guests.
- Tickets are available on-site, day-of only, and are subject to availability; arrive early for best availability.
- Please note: cardholders cannot be guaranteed admission to special exhibitions on days when tickets are sold out.
Rules and restrictions for discount offers
Most offers do not include discounted admission to special exhibitions. Not valid with other offers, discounts, special ticketed events, special pricing, or previous purchases. Valid for single-day admission only. Offer may be valid for a limited number of tickets per transaction. Coupon has no cash value. Tickets not for resale. Prices, offers, and hours subject to change without notice. Parking not included. Discounts applied with valid documentation.
Sponsors
Free Saturdays admission is generously underwritten by Diane B. Wilsey and programming is supported by the Koret Foundation and Wells Fargo.