Just Announced! Some new items for the California Academy of Sciences:
NEW! Added 10/2/10 - Fleet Week at California Academy of Sciences, October 7 to 12, Regular Open Hours - In honor of San Francisco Fleet Week, all active duty military personnel are eligible for free admission to the Academy from October 7-12. Must show an active duty military ID card at the ticket window. Offer is valid for general admission from October 7-12, and NightLife on October 7. Must be 21 or older to attend NightLife. (From October 2010 Academy eNews)
The Academy also announced that visitors will be charged an extra $5 if they purchase their tickets at the box office during the following days: • November 26 through November 28, 2010 • December 26, 2010 through January 2, 2011 The Academy will offer extended hours on these days, remaining open until 6:00 pm.
It's that time again - Free museum admission next week and next weekend, for the most part. Enjoy and explore San Francisco!
>> Contemporary Jewish Museum - Free on Sunday, December 12, 2010 for all San Francisco Public Library card holders and on Saturday, December 25, 2010 for everyone. Check link for museum hours. The museum does not have a monthly free day outside of occasional one-time free museum days and the Bank of America Museum on Us program.
>> Contemporary Jewish Museum - Free today, Saturday, December 25, 2010, for everyone. Check link for museum hours. The museum does not have a monthly free day outside of occasional one-time free museum days and the Bank of America Museum on Us program.
>> Zeum has been added to the Bank of America Museums on Us program for the 2011 year. Check them out this weekend and every first full weekend of every month in 2011. This children museum does not have a monthly free day outside of this program.
>> Added here on 12/31/10 - Wednesday, February 2, 2011, Hours 9:30am to 5pm: Homeschool Day at California Academy of Sciences - For San Francisco homeschool families only - two adults may attend with their children (ages 4-17) for free. Children ages 0-3 are also free. Registration required and begins on January 12, 2011. Click here for complete details.
>> Added here on 12/31/10 - Saturday, February 5, 2011, Hours 10am to 3pm: AT&T Park - Home of the San Francisco Giants - You are not getting the normally-you-have-to-pay ballpark tour, but the park is open for free on Saturday, February 5, during the KNBR/Giants Fan Fest. In previous years, during this event, the Giants opened its dugout, press boxes, field, etc. You could do a self-guided tour, even get to sit on the bench and get players' autographs! It's very cool! 2011 FanFest details on the KNBR Web site can be found, when available, here or here.
>> Added here on 1/17/10 - Monday, January 17, 2011, Hours 12pm to 5pm: Museum of the African Diaspora celebrates the national observance of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday as a Day of Service, providing FREE admission to the museum and programs throughout the day.
This museum does not have a monthly free day other than the Bank of America Museums on Us program.
It's that time again - Free museum admission starting next week, for the most part. Enjoy and explore San Francisco!
February seems to always be a good month for free museum admission and this year is no exception!!!
* * * * * Some additions and highlights for February * * * * *
>> Added here on 12/31/10 - Wednesday, February 2, 2011, Hours 9:30am to 5pm: Homeschool Day at California Academy of Sciences - For San Francisco homeschool families only - two adults may attend with their children (ages 4-17) for free. Children ages 0-3 are also free. Registration required. Click here for complete details.
>> Added here on 12/31/10 - Saturday, February 5, 2011, Hours 10am to 3pm: AT&T Park - Home of the San Francisco Giants - You are not getting the normally-you-have-to-pay ballpark tour, but the park is open for free on Saturday, February 5, during the KNBR/Giants Fan Fest. In previous years, during this event, the Giants opened its dugout, press boxes, field, etc. You could do a self-guided tour, even get to sit on the bench and get players' autographs! It's very cool! 2011 FanFest details on the KNBR Web site can be found, when available, here or here.
>> Added here on 1/30/11 - Monday, February 7, 2011 through Thursday, February 10, 2011, Hours 10am to 6pm: Aquarium of the Bay at Pier 39 - San Francisco residents get in free! The Aquarium is hosting four free admission days for San Francisco residents to explore the west coast’s largest estuary. Proof of residency required. Click here for details. Don't miss out - regular admission for adults is $16.95 and the Aquarium does not have a monthly free admission program.
>> Added here on 1/30/11 - Sunday, February 13, 2011, Hours 10am to 3pm: San Francisco Zoo Lunar New Year Celebration - Free admission to those who were born in the years of the Rabbit - 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999 and 2011 receive free admission to the Zoo. Click here for complete information.
>> Check Out San Francisco Family Pass Program - Use the family pass to enjoy free admission to many of the San Francisco museums and attractions. This is a continuation of the 2010 pilot program.
>> GLBT History Museum has been added to the list. Its free day is the first Wednesday of each month.
>> Added here on 4/30/11 - Sunday, May 1, 2011, Hours 11am to 5pm: Contemporary Jewish Museum Holocaust Remembrance Day - A day of free admission and special programming in honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day. In addition to admission, all programming is free. Click here for complete information.
>> Added here on 4/30/11 - Saturday, May 21, 2011, Hours 10am to 5pm: Asian Art Museum Asian Heritage Street Celebration - Free general admission will be offered as part of the Asian Heritage Street Celebration.
This just came through the wire! The Academy of Sciences always seems to make announcements AFTER I sent out my monthly e-mail!
>> Added here on 5/1/11 - Sunday, May 1, 2011 through Tuesday, May 31, 2011, Regular Open Hours: California Academy of Sciences Salutes Teachers and CSEA Members - The Academy offers free daytime admission to school teachers and California School Employees Association (CSEA) members in honor of Teacher Appreciation Month. Full-time, part-time, substitute, student teacher, non-profit educator - all free! To participate, individuals must show proof of occupation and a valid ID at the ticket window. This discount applies to one individual admission only and cannot be combined with other offers. Click on the link for more information.
See the post immediately above for other May notes and highlights.
>> Added here on 6/1/11 - Sunday, June 19, 2011, Hours 11am to 5pm: Contemporary Jewish Museum - Free general admission for all dads on Fathers' Day. This museum does not have a monthly free day other than its participation in Bank of America's Museums on Us program.
In celebration of Juneteenth and Fathers' Day, two museums are free this Sunday - please read the fine print.
>> Added here on 6/15/11 - Sunday, June 19, 2011, Hours 12pm to 5pm: Museum of the African Diaspora - Free Day at MoAD celebrating Juneteenth and Father's Day. Enjoy the incredible Bay Area talent The Marcus Shelby Trio, listen to the tales woven by Storyteller Kirk Waller, learn the basics of how to conduct an oral history of a family or community member with Leah McGarrigle, and participate in a Free Write Family Poetry activity. This museum does not have a monthly free day other than its participation in Bank of America's Museums on Us program.
>> Added here on 6/1/11 - Sunday, June 19, 2011, Hours 11am to 5pm: Contemporary Jewish Museum - Free general admission for all dads on Fathers' Day. This museum does not have a monthly free day other than its participation in Bank of America's Museums on Us program.
>> Saturday, September 24, 2011 - Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day 2011 - Check here for more details. You will need to print the admission ticket in order to gain free admission to selected museums. Certain restrictions apply; see link for details.
--This Saturday's Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day 2011 (see the post immediately above). --The remaining September weekends for California Academy of Sciences' Neighborhood Free Days (see the post immediately above).
Also, here are two new October events for you to mark your calendars!
>> Added on 9/22/11 - Saturday, October 15, 2011, 3-5pm - International Art Museum of America Grand Opening - Check here for more details. The International Art Museum of America (IAMA) is a public benefit, non-profit, permanent art museum open to the public, located at 1025 Market Street, near 7th Street in the downtown San Francisco Central Market Street area.
>> Added on 10/2/11 - Friday, October 7, 2011 to Friday, November 11, 2011, Regular Open Hours - California Academy of Sciences Presents: We Salute the US Armed Forces - The Academy is pleased to offer free daytime admission to active-duty and veteran military personnel, in honor of their service to our communities and country. To participate, individuals must show a valid military ID at the ticket window. All accompanying family and friends of the military member can receive a 15% discount on their General Admission tickets. Check here for more details.
>> Added on 9/22/11 - Saturday, October 15, 2011, 3-5pm - International Art Museum of America Grand Opening - Check here for more details. The International Art Museum of America (IAMA) is a public benefit, non-profit, permanent art museum open to the public, located at 1025 Market Street, near 7th Street in the downtown San Francisco Central Market Street area.
>> Through Friday, November 11, 2011, Regular Open Hours - California Academy of Sciences Presents: We Salute the US Armed Forces - The Academy is pleased to offer free daytime admission to active-duty and veteran military personnel, in honor of their service to our communities and country. To participate, individuals must show a valid military ID at the ticket window. All accompanying family and friends of the military member can receive a 15% discount on their General Admission tickets. Check here for more details.
>> Newly opened International Art Museum of America announces its free day to be first Thursday of each month - Check here for more details. The International Art Museum of America (IAMA) is a public benefit, non-profit, permanent art museum open to the public, located at 1025 Market Street, near 7th Street in the downtown San Francisco Central Market Street area.
It's that time again - Free museum admission this week, for the most part. Enjoy and explore San Francisco!
New for December:
>> Added on 11/25/11 - Sunday, December 25, 2011, 11am to 4pm - Contemporary Jewish Museum - Community Day sponsored by Target is a day of admission-free fun for all. In celebration of Houdini: Art and Magic, families can make their own optical illusion spinning tops and enjoy the magic of Jade with three performances throughout the day. Check here for more details.
>> Asian Art Museum - Due to New Year's Day closure, the free day is moved to this coming Sunday, 1/8.
>> Sunday, January 29, 2012, Hours 10am-3pm: San Francisco Zoo Lunar New Year Celebration - To commemorate the Year of the Dragon, Lunar New Year at the San Francisco Zoo features interactive, culturally-themed family entertainment for all ages. Come see Chinese acrobatic performances, traditional Lion and folk dancing, Chinese yo-yo tricks and more. Activities and entertainment at the Zoo's Chinese New Year celebration is free with paid admission. However, guests born in the Year of the Dragon (1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000 and 2012) will receive free Zoo admission to the event. Click here for complete information.
>> Saturday, February 4, 2012, Hours 10am-3pm: AT&T Park - Home of the San Francisco Giants - You are not getting the normally-you-have-to-pay ballpark tour, but the park is open for free on Saturday, February 4, during the KNBR/Giants Fan Fest. During this event, the Giants opened its dugout, press boxes, field, etc. You could do a self-guided tour, even get to sit on the bench and get players' autographs! It's very cool! FanFest details can be found at here or here.
>> Saturday, February 4, 2012, Hours 10am-3pm: AT&T Park - Home of the San Francisco Giants - You are not getting the normally-you-have-to-pay ballpark tour, but the park is open for free on Saturday, February 4, during the KNBR/Giants Fan Fest. During this event, the Giants opened its dugout, press boxes, field, etc. You could do a self-guided tour, even get to sit on the bench and get players' autographs! It's very cool! FanFest details can be found at here or here.
It's that time again - Free museum admission this weekend and next week, for the most part. Enjoy and explore San Francisco!
March Highlights:
>> Added 1/8/12 - Sunday, March 4, 2012, Hours 11am to 4pm: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art - SF MOMA Free Family Day - Welcome to our free open house for families! Take part in inventive art projects, hands-on gallery activities, and loads of family fun. What a way to spend a day! Free for families with children 12 and under.
Here are some edits that were made to the listing since last month:
Federal Reserve Bank - Removed. It no longer offers free tours to the public on Fridays at 2pm. The tour is now intended for school groups, community groups, and business groups.
TCHO Chocolate Factory Tour - Reservations are now recommended, not required.
San Francisco Botanical Garden - Has been free everyday for SF residents with proof of residency, but now it's free for everyone on the second Tuesday of each month, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
San Francisco Museum of Craft+Design - Now closed to the public. To re-open in June 2012. We should know the free day next month.
SF Camerawork - Now always free from Tuesday through Friday.
>> Asian Art Museum - As part of the 8th Annual Asian Heritage Street Celebration, the Asian Art Museum will be free to the public on Saturday, May 19, from 10am to 5pm. For more information, click here.
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