Thanks to the generosity of our funders, SFMOMA offers regularly scheduled free days and guests 18 and younger always enjoy free admission to the museum. We regularly update this page with upcoming dates and activities, but you can also sign up for our newsletter to be notified when new events, exhibitions, and activities are announced.
Enjoy a day of art and family fun at SFMOMA! These special days include art-making activities for the whole family in our Koret Education Center, located on Floor 2, plus additional performances, activations, and more. General admission to the museum is free for up to two adults accompanying one child or teen (18 and younger), and tickets are available two weeks in advance. Surcharged exhibitions are not included and require separate paid tickets. For more information on Free Family Day, see our FAQ.
October 25, 2026
Check back closer to the date for program details.
Check out this time-lapse video of the “What Is Art?” giant floor drawing from our Free Family Day on September 14, 2025.
Lead support for Free Family Days is provided by the Koret Foundation.
Presenting support is provided by Penny S. and James G. Coulter.
Major support is provided by the Hearst Foundations.
Significant support is provided by Deborah and Kenneth Novack.
Meaningful support is provided by the John & Marcia Goldman Family Free Sundays Endowment Fund and Geoffrey and Priscilla Weber.
Additional support is provided by Kevin Perkins and Maggie Rothschild.
Juanita: 30 Years of MORE!, 2022 (installation view, San Francisco Arts Commission); courtesy San Francisco Arts Commission; photo: Aaron Wojak
Free Community Days offer free museum-wide admission to all visitors. Combined with a wide range of immersive activities and performances inspired by the latest SFMOMA exhibition, these Free Community Days highlight the extraordinary creativity of local artists and community organizations. Mark your calendar for the next one, and enjoy a unique opportunity to learn, create, and connect with fellow community members!
TBD
Learn about additional free and discounted admission offerings on our Deals + Discounts page.
Significant support for Free Community Day is provided by the Walter & Elise Haas Fund in honor of Elise S. Haas.
Barbara Stauffacher Solomon, Strips of Stripes, (installation view) 2023; photo: Don Ross
SFMOMA offers 45,000 square feet of art-filled public spaces that are open to the public. Check out what’s currently on view in our always free-to-see area, including poignant mural commissions by local artists.