Museum · San Francisco
Asian Art Museum: free entry days, tickets & hours
One of the largest collections of Asian art in the West, in the former Main Library at Civic Center.
Independent guide, not the official Asian Art Museum website. Official links are under Sources.
Asian Art Museum is next free on Sunday, 1 November 2026 (in 4 days).
- Free First Sundays: free general admission for everyone on the first Sunday of every month.
- Also free: children 12 and under; general admission and special exhibitions for active military plus up to five family members (Blue Star Museums); general admission for San Francisco residents with EBT or Medi-Cal (up to four family members); guest pass for a caregiver accompanying a visitor with special needs.
- Otherwise: adult general admission — $20.
Calendar
Free days at Asian Art Museum
- SUN1NOVSunday, 1 November 2026 · in 4 days · 10:00–17:00
- SUN6DECSunday, 6 December 2026 · in 6 weeks · 10:00–17:00
- SUN3JANSunday, 3 January 2027 · in 2 months · 10:00–17:00
- SUN7FEBSunday, 7 February 2027 · in 3 months · 10:00–17:00
- SUN7MARSunday, 7 March 2027 · in 4 months · 10:00–17:00
- SUN4APRSunday, 4 April 2027 · in 5 months · 10:00–17:00
12 free days for everyone in the next 12 months. Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Next Free First Sunday: Sun 1 Nov 2026 with a Diwali celebration from 10am; book a timed ticket.
- Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays; Thursdays open 1-8pm.
- Free docent tours run daily; ask at the Information Desk.
- Discover & Go library passes cover the collection galleries.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free dayFree First Sundays: free general admission for everyone on the first Sunday of every month · 10:00–17:00 | everyone | General admission only; special exhibitions are discounted, not free. Drop-in family programs on the day. | No |
| Free forFree for children 12 and under | children under 13 | — | No |
| Free forFree general admission and special exhibitions for active military plus up to five family members (Blue Star Museums) | military members and families | Active-duty personnel and up to five family members. Same-day walk-up only. The page names no seasonal limit; veterans are not mentioned. | No |
| Free forFree general admission for San Francisco residents with EBT or Medi-Cal (up to four family members) | San Francisco residents with an EBT card | Bring an EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residency. Same-day walk-up only; special exhibitions cost the surcharge. | No |
| Free forFree guest pass for a caregiver accompanying a visitor with special needs | carers of visitors with disabilities | Request in person on the day from the Lobby Attendant. | No |
Official prices
Asian Art Museum ticket prices
| Adult general admission — Ages 65+ $17, ages 13-17 and college students $14, 12 and under free. Special exhibitions +$10. | $20 |
| Special exhibition add-on — Adds the current special exhibition to general admission. | $10 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (adult general admission). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Asian Art Museum
Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 10:00–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | Closed |
| Thu | 13:00–20:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–17:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–17:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–17:00 |
Closed today (holiday or special closure).
Thursday 1-8pm, Friday-Monday 10am-5pm, closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Closed Thursday 29 Oct 2026 for the annual gala.
200 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
FAQ
Asian Art Museum: common questions
Is Asian Art Museum free?
Asian Art Museum is free for everyone first Sundays: free general admission for everyone on the first Sunday of every month. Also free: children 12 and under; general admission and special exhibitions for active military plus up to five family members (Blue Star Museums); general admission for San Francisco residents with EBT or Medi-Cal (up to four family members); guest pass for a caregiver accompanying a visitor with special needs. Otherwise the official ticket costs $20.
When is Asian Art Museum free?
Free First Sundays: free general admission for everyone on the first Sunday of every month. The next free date is Sunday, 1 November 2026.
Who gets free entry to Asian Art Museum?
Children under 13. Military members and families — active-duty personnel and up to five family members. Same-day walk-up only. The page names no seasonal limit; veterans are not mentioned.. San Francisco residents with an EBT card — bring an EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residency. Same-day walk-up only; special exhibitions cost the surcharge.. Carers of visitors with disabilities — request in person on the day from the Lobby Attendant..
How much is a ticket to Asian Art Museum?
Adult general admission costs $20 on the official site.
What day is Asian Art Museum closed?
Asian Art Museum is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Thursday 1-8pm, Friday-Monday 10am-5pm, closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Closed Thursday 29 Oct 2026 for the annual gala.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- about.asianart.org/ticketing/ · checked Wednesday, 28 October 2026
- about.asianart.org/ticketing/free-and-reduced-museum-admission/ · checked Wednesday, 28 October 2026
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