Museum · San Francisco
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA): free entry days, tickets & hours
Seven floors of modern and contemporary art in SoMa, with 45,000 square feet of free-to-see public galleries on floors 1 and 2.
Independent guide, not the official SFMOMA website. Official links are under Sources.
Part of SFMOMA is free: 45,000 sq ft of free public galleries on floors 1 and 2 (no ticket).
- Also free: everyone 18 and under, every day; general admission for active U.S. military plus one guest (up to five guests in summer); general admission for veterans plus one guest outside the Blue Star season (Labor Day to mid-May); San Francisco residents with Medi-Cal, CalFresh, SNAP or EBT cards (up to four tickets); and more below.
- Otherwise: adult general admission — $30.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Under-19s are always free, so families pay only for adults.
- Without a ticket you can still see the free galleries on floors 1 and 2, including the huge Giant Arc kite installation.
- Closed Wednesdays; Thursdays open late until 8pm.
- Free Community Days and Free Family Days are announced on sfmoma.org/free-days; no new dates were listed on 28 Oct 2026.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forFree for everyone 18 and under, every day | children under 19 | — | No |
| Free area45,000 sq ft of free public galleries on floors 1 and 2 (no ticket) | everyone | Includes the Roberts Family Gallery installation, lobby commissions and the Steps Coffee art shows; works change. | No |
| Free forFree general admission for active U.S. military plus one guest (up to five guests in summer) | military members and families | Armed Forces Day to Labor Day (Blue Star Museums): active military ID or military dependent ID, holder plus up to five guests. Rest of the year: holder plus one guest. Same-day walk-up tickets at the Ticketing Desk only. | No |
| Free forFree general admission for veterans plus one guest outside the Blue Star season (Labor Day to mid-May) | veterans | The summer Blue Star period (Armed Forces Day to Labor Day) names active military and dependent IDs only. Same-day walk-up tickets at the Ticketing Desk only. | No |
| Free forFree for San Francisco residents with Medi-Cal, CalFresh, SNAP or EBT cards (up to four tickets) | San Francisco residents with an EBT card | Show the benefits card and proof of San Francisco residency. Up to four adult tickets, including special exhibitions. | No |
| Free forFree for a professional personal care attendant accompanying a paying visitor | carers of visitors with disabilities | Ticket obtained on site at the Ticketing Desk. | No |
Official prices
SFMOMA ticket prices
| Adult general admission — Seniors (65+) $25, full-time students $23, 18 and under free. Moscone Center badge holders get $4 off. | $30 |
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.
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 10:00–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00–17:00 |
| Wed | Closed |
| Thu | 12:00–20:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–17:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–17:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–17:00 |
Closed today (holiday or special closure).
Mon-Tue 10am-5pm, closed Wednesday, Thu noon-8pm, Fri-Sun 10am-5pm. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.
151 Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
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FAQ
SFMOMA: common questions
Is SFMOMA free?
45,000 sq ft of free public galleries on floors 1 and 2 (no ticket). Also free: everyone 18 and under, every day; general admission for active U.S. military plus one guest (up to five guests in summer); general admission for veterans plus one guest outside the Blue Star season (Labor Day to mid-May); San Francisco residents with Medi-Cal, CalFresh, SNAP or EBT cards (up to four tickets); and more below. Otherwise the official ticket costs $30.
Who gets free entry to SFMOMA?
Children under 19. Military members and families — armed Forces Day to Labor Day (Blue Star Museums): active military ID or military dependent ID, holder plus up to five guests. Rest of the year: holder plus one guest. Same-day walk-up tickets at the Ticketing Desk only.. Veterans — the summer Blue Star period (Armed Forces Day to Labor Day) names active military and dependent IDs only. Same-day walk-up tickets at the Ticketing Desk only.. San Francisco residents with an EBT card — show the benefits card and proof of San Francisco residency. Up to four adult tickets, including special exhibitions.. Carers of visitors with disabilities — ticket obtained on site at the Ticketing Desk..
How much is a ticket to SFMOMA?
Adult general admission costs $30 on the official site.
What day is SFMOMA closed?
SFMOMA is closed on Wednesdays. Mon-Tue 10am-5pm, closed Wednesday, Thu noon-8pm, Fri-Sun 10am-5pm. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- sfmoma.org/deals-discounts/ · checked Wednesday, 28 October 2026
- sfmoma.org/visit/free-to-see/ · checked Wednesday, 28 October 2026
- sfmoma.org/visit/
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