Legion of Honor Free Days

Updated 2026-09-04 · Free · No sign-up

Legion of Honor is free saturdays. Free Saturdays: every Saturday, general admission is free for residents of the nine Bay Area counties (ID required). Free Tuesdays: general admission is free for everyone on the first Tuesday of the month. Book online in advance recommended; verify residency with ID on-site Verified on Legion of Honor's own page, last checked 2026-09-04.

At a glance

Free daySaturdays
Who qualifiesBay Area residents (9 counties) on Saturdays; everyone on first Tuesdays; 17 and under always free
ReservationBook online in advance recommended; verify residency with ID on-site
What's includedPermanent collection galleries only — special exhibitions still full price. Pauses during the Bouquets to Art fundraiser week
Regular adult priceNot confirmed this session
Sourcefamsf.org · checked 2026-09-04

Upcoming free days

  • Saturday, Sep 5, 2026
  • Saturday, Sep 12, 2026
  • Saturday, Sep 19, 2026
  • Saturday, Sep 26, 2026
  • Saturday, Oct 3, 2026
  • Saturday, Oct 10, 2026

Dates computed from the published schedule rule as of 2026-09-04 — an institution can still cancel one for a private event or holiday. Confirm on the official page before you go.

The fine print

Eligibility: Bay Area residents (9 counties) on Saturdays; everyone on first Tuesdays; 17 and under always free. Permanent collection galleries only — special exhibitions still full price. Pauses during the Bouquets to Art fundraiser week. Skipping the ticket window here saves Not confirmed this session per adult.

Worth knowing: Book the free Saturday ticket online and skip the line — on-site redemption works with a driver's license or a postmarked envelope as residency proof.

Another way in free: Legion of Honor participates in Bank of America's Museums on Us — cardholders get free general admission on the first full weekend of every month.

Also free in San Francisco

Asian Art Museum (San Francisco) (1st sunday monthly) · California Academy of Sciences (no regular free day) · de Young Museum (saturdays) · San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) (published dates) — or see the full free museum days in San Francisco guide.

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FAQ

When is Legion of Honor free?

Free Saturdays: every Saturday, general admission is free for residents of the nine Bay Area counties (ID required). Free Tuesdays: general admission is free for everyone on the first Tuesday of the month.

Do I need a reservation for Legion of Honor's free days?

Book online in advance recommended; verify residency with ID on-site

What does a free day at Legion of Honor include?

Permanent collection galleries only — special exhibitions still full price. Pauses during the Bouquets to Art fundraiser week

How much is Legion of Honor normally?

Not confirmed this session. That's what a well-timed visit saves you.

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