Art Calendar: Manet & Morisot at Legion of Honor (SF Lincoln Park) | Oct. 11, 2025–March 1, 2026
2025-10-11 - 2026-03-01 | Legion of Honor, 100 34th Avenue, San Francisco, 94121, United States
Manet & Morisot | Oct. 11, 2025–March 1, 2026

Exhibition Details
Manet & Morisot is the first major museum exhibition devoted to the formative friendship and artistic exchange between Édouard Manet and Berthe Morisot, the only female founding member of the Impressionist group. Presented through closely paired works, the show reframes Morisot not as a muse, but as an equal whose evolving style deeply influenced Manet and helped shape the course of modern art.
Exhibition Dates, Hours, Admission, Discounts
Manet & Morisot is on view at the Legion of Honor (SF Lincoln Park) from Oct. 11, 2025–March 1, 2026.
⭐ LEGION OF HONOR HOURS: Open Tuesday–Sunday 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. CLOSED MONDAY.
⭐ LEGION OF HONOR ADMISSION:

General Admission Adults $20 (includes same-day GA entry to de Young Museum)
Seniors 65+ $17
Students (w/ID) $11
17 & Under FREE.
*SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS +$15 (Includes access to permanent collections)
**Membership (includes de Young Museum) starts at $129

⭐ LEGION OF HONOR DISCOUNTS (FREE GA):

Free Satudays for Bay Area Residents (w/ID or postmarked envelope)
Free First Tuesdays of the Month
Discover and Go (Free w/library card—may not apply to all counties)
SF Museums for All (show your EBT or Medi-Cal card/ID)
Public Transportation Discount (receive a $2 discount w/proof of receipt)
Free Admission to all exhibitions w/Sotheby’s Preferred Membership.
*THE PERMANENT COLLECTION IS FREE TO VISIT AT 4:30 p.m.

⭐ LEGION OF HONOR DINING: Legion of Honor Café. American and European classic cuisine. Indoor and outdoor dining. Legion of Honor Café. Open Tuesday–Sunday from 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. *Lunch is served from 11:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Art Calendar: Guanyu xu: I dreamt of this and there will be more at re.riddle (SF Minnesota Street Project) | Jan. 10–Feb. 28, 2026
2026-01-10 - 2026-02-28 | re.riddle, 1275 Minnesota Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94107, United States
Guanyu xu: I dreamt of this and there will be more | Jan. 10–Feb. 28, 2026

Event Details
I dreamt of this and there will be more marks Guanyu Xu’s debut solo exhibition at re.riddle, featuring photographic works that examine how bodies—particularly queer and immigrant bodies—are shaped, regulated, and made legible through architecture, geography, and systems of power. Moving between public and private spaces, Xu explores borders both external and internal, revealing how intimacy, identity, and belonging are negotiated within landscapes marked by surveillance, law, and desire.
Event Dates & Hours
Guanyu xu: I dreamt of this and there will be more is on view at re.riddle (SF Minnesota Street Project) from January 10–February 28, 2026.
*The gallery is open Tuesday–Saturday 11:00 a.m.–5:00p.m.

Art Calendar: ICA SF's Stratagems by Tara Donovan and EARTHSEED DOME by Lily Kwong at Transamerica Pyramid Center (SF FiDi) | Jan. 17–July 31, 2026
2026-01-17 - 2026-07-31 | Transamerica Pyramid Center, 600 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, 94111, United States
Stratagems by Tara Donovan and EARTHSEED DOME | Jan. 17–July 31, 2026

Exhibition Details
Stratagems by Tara Donovan and EARTHSEED DOME by Lily Kwong debut at the Transamerica Pyramid Center as part of ICA SF’s Pyramid Arts initiative during San Francisco Art Week 2026 (Jan 17–25). Donovan presents monumental Stratagems sculptures—five shown publicly for the first time—constructed from thousands of recycled CDs that respond dynamically to light, atmosphere, and the surrounding architecture. Installed in the glass Annex gallery, the vertically oriented works enter into a striking dialogue with the Transamerica Pyramid itself, transforming the site into an immersive convergence of material, urban scale, and perception, alongside Kwong’s nature-driven EARTHSEED DOME installation
Event Dates, Hours, & Admission
**Opening Reception on January 17, 2026 from 6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. at Transamerica Pyramid Center. Includes music, cash bar, light bites, and Radial Ritual, a site-specific performance by artist Madeline Hollander featuring six dancers celebrating the inception of Lily Kwong’s EARTHSEED DOME. RSVP here (add to waitlist).
*The Annex gallery (Stratagems) is open Daily from 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. The sculpture garden (EARTHSEED DOME) is open Daily from sunrise to sunset.
ADMISSION IS FREE to ICA SF Exhibitions.

Art Calendar: Trina Michelle Robinson: Open Your Eyes to Water at 500 Capp Street (SF Mission) & Root Division (SF SoMa) | Feb. 11–May 16, 2026
2026-02-11 - 2026-05-16 | 500 Capp Street, 500 Capp Street, San Francisco, CA, 94110, United States
Trina Michelle Robinson: Open Your Eyes to Water | Feb. 11–May 16, 2026

Event Details
Trina Michelle Robinson: Open Your Eyes to Water, curated by PJ Policarpio, is a two-venue solo exhibition presented by 500 Capp Street (the David Ireland House) and Root Division, featuring immersive, research-based installations that trace Black ancestry, migration, and memory through film, sound, printmaking, and living archival practices spanning Senegal, the American South, Chicago, and California.
Event Dates & Hours
Trina Michelle Robinson: Open Your Eyes to Water is on view at 500 Capp Street (SF Mission District) and Root Division (SF SoMa) from Feb. 11–May 16, 2026. **Opening Receptions on February 14, 2026 from 12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at 500 Capp Street; 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Root Division.
*500 Capp Street is open Friday and Saturday from 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. *FREE Self-Guided Tours on Friday and Saturday during business hours. Guided Tours (60 min/$20) are available on Fridays at 4:00 p.m.
*Root Division is open Wednesday–Friday from 12:00 p.m.–6:00p.m. and SATURDAY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY from 2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.

Art Calendar: Alvin Armstrong: Peer Pressure at Jonathan Carver Moore (SF Tenderloin) | Feb. 12–March 14, 2026
2026-02-12 - 2026-03-14 | Jonathan Carver Moore, 966 Market Street, San Francisco, 94102, United States
Alvin Armstrong: Peer Pressure | Feb. 12–March 14, 2026

Event Details
Jonathan Carver Moore presents Alvin Armstrong: Peer Pressure, a solo exhibition by the gallery’s fifth artist-in-residence, opening February 12. A painter dedicated to honoring the beauty, power, and complexity of the Black American community, Armstrong embraces the full spectrum of human experience—moving beyond narratives of trauma to foreground authenticity, resilience, and dignity in his work.
Event Dates & Hours
Alvin Armstrong: Peer Pressure is on view at Jonathan Carver Moore (SF Tenderloin) from Feb. 12–March 14, 2026.
*The gallery is open Thursday and Friday 12:00 p.m.–6:00 pm.; Saturday 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. and by appointment.

Art Calendar: Diedrick Brackens: gather tender night & Conjuring Power: Roots & Futures of Queer & Trans Movements (SF SoMa) | March 13–Aug. 23, 2026
2026-03-13 - 2026-08-23 | YBCA, 701 Mission St, San Francisco, 94103, United States
Exhibition Details
Diedrick Brackens: gather tender night | March 13–Aug. 23, 2026
YBCA’s Diedrick Brackens: gather tender night marks the artist’s first Bay Area solo exhibition, featuring handwoven works that explore tenderness, migration, and the natural world. Created with hand-dyed cotton and acrylic yarn, Diedrick Brackens’s richly layered textiles depict intimate scenes of figures in lush landscapes, reflecting on queer presence, desire, and belonging. Organized by guest curator Eungie Joo, the exhibition also debuts new works centered on ideas of home, rest, and care.
Conjuring Power: Roots & Futures of Queer & Trans Movements | March 13–Aug. 23, 2026
YBCA’s Conjuring Power is a multimedia exhibition celebrating the resilience, creativity, and cultural legacy of Bay Area queer and trans communities. Featuring murals, archival photography, and contemporary video work, the show brings together artists including Ester Hernández and Serge Gay Jr. alongside materials from the GLBT Historical Society, tracing a powerful continuum of community, resistance, and imagination across generations. Co-curated by Tina V. Aguirre and Caro De Robertis.
Exhibition Dates, Hours, Admission, Discounts, & Recap
Diedrick Brackens: gather tender night and Conjuring Power: Roots & Futures of Queer & Trans Movements is on view at YBCA (SoMa SF) from March 13–Aug. 23, 2026
⭐ HOURS: Open Wednesday–Sunday 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
⭐ MUSEUM ADMISSION:

General Admission Tickets Adults $10
Students and Seniors $5
Youth 17 and under FREE
Membership starts at $165

⭐ MUSEUM DISCOUNTS (FREE GA):

FREE WEDNESDAYS & 2ND SUNDAYS
Museums for All (show your EBT or Medi-Cal card/ID)
FREE Admission for Military Personnel
FREE Admission for Museum employees + 1 guest w/current valid staff ID

QUICK GUIDE: Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)

Art Calendar: Monet and Venice at de Young Museum (SF Golden Gate Park) | March 21–July 26, 2026
2026-03-21 - 2026-07-16 | de Young Museum, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco, 94118, United States
Monet & Venice | March 21–July 26, 2026

Exhibition Details
Monet and Venice at the de Young Museum reunites more than 20 of Claude Monet’s luminous paintings of the Italian city—his first and only visit to Venice—alongside works from across his career, including the iconic Water Lilies. Presented with paintings by artists such as J. M. W. Turner and John Singer Sargent, the exhibition explores Venice as both subject and enduring source of artistic inspiration.
Exhibition Dates, Hours, Admission, Discounts
Monet and Venice is on view at the de Young Museum (SF Golden Gate Park) from March 21–July 26, 2026.
⭐ DE YOUNG MUSEUM HOURS: Open Tuesday–Sunday 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. CLOSED MONDAY.
⭐ DE YOUNG MUSEUM ADMISSION:

General Admission Adults $20 (includes same-day GA entry to Legion of Honor Museum)
Seniors 65+ $17
Students (w/ID) $11
17 & Under FREE.
*SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS +$20 (Includes access to permanent collections)
**Membership (includes Legion of Honor Museum) starts at $129

⭐ DE YOUNG MUSEUM DISCOUNTS (FREE GA):

Free Satudays for Bay Area Residents (w/ID or postmarked envelope)
Free First Tuesdays of the Month
Free GA and Discounted Special Exhibitions for Active Military and Veterans (w/ID)
Discover and Go (Free w/library card—may not apply to all counties)
SF Museums for All (show your EBT or Medi-Cal card/ID)
Public Transportation Discount (receive a $3 discount w/proof of receipt)
Free Admission to all exhibitions w/Sotheby’s Preferred Membership.
*THE PERMANENT COLLECTION IS FREE TO VISIT AT 4:30 p.m.

⭐ DE YOUNG MUSEUM DINING: de Young Café. American and European classic cuisine. Indoor and outdoor dining (w/weather permitting on the Barbro Osher Sculpture Garden Terrace). Open Tuesday–Sunday 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Art Calendar: Convergence at NIAD Art Center (Richmond) | April 11–June 26, 2026
2026-04-11 - 2026-06-26 | NIAD Art Center, 551 23rd Street, Richmond, 94804, United States
Convergence | April 11–June 26, 2026
Event Details
Convergence at NIAD Art Center explores how ideas cross-pollinate within the studio community, bringing together works by 45 NIAD staff members and studio artists across painting, printmaking, sculpture, fiber, performance, and sound.
The exhibition reflects how creative exchange grows through daily conversation, shared observation, and collaborative care, highlighting both artistic practice and the caregiving labor that sustains the NIAD community.
Together, the works form a portrait of an interconnected, evolving studio shaped by mutual support, inspiration, and creative osmosis.
Featured Artists:
Hacer Acma, Ember Avalos, Camila de Andrade Bianchi, Deatra Colbert, Matt Dostal, Jake Ellis, Ofra Fisher, Sylvia Fragoso, Felicia Griffin, Shana Harper, James Heartsill, Leticia Javier, Kate Laster, Michael Nuñez, Jam, Shantanice Swain, Jonathan Velazquez, Xiomara Rosales, Christian Vassell, Nakiesha White, Maria Radilla, Sara Malpass, Heather Hamann, Karen May, Colin McAllister, Aileen McCourt, Tara Neuffer, Dawline Jane Oni-Eseleh, Joshua Solis, Donzell Lewis, Kieren Dutcher, Maggie Preston, Steen Kjorlie, Ocean Escalanti, Liliana Torpey, Tiara Amar, Bill Zindel, Shawn Sanders, Mat Van Dongen, Leticia Javier, Jovi Vidal.
Event Dates & Hours
Convergence is on view at NIAD (Richmond) from April 11–June 26, 2026.
Opening Reception: Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m., with an artist walkthrough at 2:00 p.m. (free and open to the public).
*The gallery is open Monday–Friday from 10:00 a.m.–4:00p.m.; Second Saturdays 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.; *Other Satudays by Appointment
NIAD Art Center is an art and disability organization in Richmond, California. Here in our online gallery and store you can view and purchase all of the available work of NIAD Art Center studio artists. 50% of all sales go directly to the artists.

Art Calendar: The Etruscans: From the Heart of Ancient Italy at Legion of Honor (SF Lincoln Park) | May 2–Sept. 20, 2026
2026-05-02 - 2026-09-20 | Legion of Honor, 100 34th Avenue, San Francisco, 94121, United States
The Etruscans: From the Heart of Ancient Italy | May 2–Sept. 20, 2026

Exhibition Details
The Etruscans: From the Heart of Ancient Italy explores the rich artistic, religious, and cultural legacy of the ancient Etruscans through bronze sculptures, gold jewelry, ritual objects, inscriptions, and rarely seen artifacts—many on view in the United States for the first time. Curated by Renée Dreyfus, the exhibition highlights the Etruscans’ mastery of metalwork, their influence on Roman civilization, and the sophistication of a culture long overshadowed by ancient Greece and Rome.
Exhibition Dates, Hours, Admission, Discounts
The Etruscans: From the Heart of Ancient Italy is on view at the Legion of Honor (SF Lincoln Park) from May 2–Sept. 20, 2026.
⭐ LEGION OF HONOR HOURS: Open Tuesday–Sunday 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. CLOSED MONDAY.
⭐ LEGION OF HONOR ADMISSION:

General Admission Adults $20 (includes same-day GA entry to de Young Museum)
Seniors 65+ $17
Students (w/ID) $11
17 & Under FREE.
*SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS +$15 (Includes access to permanent collections)
**Membership (includes de Young Museum) starts at $129

⭐ LEGION OF HONOR DISCOUNTS (FREE GA):

Free Satudays for Bay Area Residents (w/ID or postmarked envelope)
Free First Tuesdays of the Month
Discover and Go (Free w/library card—may not apply to all counties)
SF Museums for All (show your EBT or Medi-Cal card/ID)
Public Transportation Discount (receive a $2 discount w/proof of receipt)
Free Admission to all exhibitions w/Sotheby’s Preferred Membership.
*THE PERMANENT COLLECTION IS FREE TO VISIT AT 4:30 p.m.

⭐ LEGION OF HONOR DINING: Legion of Honor Café. American and European classic cuisine. Indoor and outdoor dining. Legion of Honor Café. Open Tuesday–Sunday from 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. *Lunch is served from 11:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Art Calendar: Matisse’s Femme au chapeau: A Modern Scandal at SFMOMA (SF SoMa) | May 16–Sept. 13, 2026
2026-05-16 - 2026-09-13 | SFMOMA, 151 Third Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
Matisse’s Femme au chapeau: A Modern Scandal | May 16–Sept. 13, 2026

Exhibition Details
SFMOMA’s Matisse’s Femme au chapeau: A Modern Scandal explores the history, impact, and enduring legacy of Henri Matisse’s groundbreaking 1905 painting Femme au chapeau (Woman with a Hat)—a defining work of Fauvism and one of the museum’s most iconic holdings. The exhibition restages the legendary 1905 Salon d’Automne gallery that introduced Fauvism to the world, reuniting works by Matisse, André Derain, Maurice de Vlaminck, Charles Camoin, Henri Manguin, Albert Marquet, and others. Additional galleries trace the painting’s journey from Paris to San Francisco, its connection to collectors Leo and Gertrude Stein, and its influence on artists from David Hockney to Bay Area Figurative painters Joan Brown, Richard Diebenkorn, and David Park.
Exhibition Dates, Hours, Admission, Discounts
Matisse’s Femme au chapeau: A Modern Scandal is on view at SFMOMA (SoMa SF) from May 16–Sept. 13, 2026.
⭐ SFMOMA HOURS: Open Monday–Tuesday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. CLOSED WEDNESDAY. Thursday 12:00-8:00 p.m.; Friday–Sunday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
⭐ SFMOMA ADMISSION:

General Admission Tickets Adults $30
Seniors 60+ $25
Ages 19-24 $23
18 and under FREE
*SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS + $10 (Includes access to permanent collections)
Membership starts at $130 GA/$110 Senior/$90 Working Artist

⭐ SFMOMA DISCOUNTS (FREE GA):

FREE FIRST THURSDAYS (Residents of the 9 Bay Area Counties)
FREE FAMILY DAYS (up to 4 adults accompanying one child)
FREE COMMUNITY DAYS
Discover & Go (Free w/library card – may not apply to all counties)
SF Museums for All (show your EBT or Medi-Cal card/ID)
SF Unified Free Staff Admission (at show proof of employment/ID – reserve in-person, not available online)
Blue Star Museum Discount (FREE Admission to U.S. military personnel and veterans plus up to 5 family members from the 3rd Sat in May until the 1st Monday in Sept.)
Free General Admission + Guest w/ Sotheby’s Preferred Membership.
Free General Admission + Guest for SFMOMA corporate partners.

⭐ SFMOMA DINING (*MEMBERS RECEIVE A 10% DISCOUNT):

Steps Coffee (2nd floor) is open Fri-Tues 9:30–4:30 p.m.; Thurs 11:00–6:00 p.m.
Cafe 5 (5th floor) is open Fri-Tues 10:30–4:00 p.m.; Thurs 12:00–7:30 p.m. (*Thursday Happy Hour 4:30–7:00 p.m. Includes $6 and $11 beer/wine, cocktails, and a selection of bites.)
Jane on Third (street level) Amanda Michael’s local cafe chain named for her daughter, serves housemade baked goods, breakfast, sandwiches, and salads—perfect for a quick snack or leisurely lunch. Open to the public, MUSEUM ADMISSION NOT REQUIRED. Hours: Mon.–Fri. 9:00–5:00 p.m.; Sat.–Sun. 10:00–5:00 p.m.

QUICK GUIDE: Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)

QUICK GUIDE: Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)

Art Calendar: Tender Forms: A Group Exhibition Celebrating Artists from the Asian Diaspora with Maya Fuji, Nibha Akireddy, Shingo Yamazaki, and Justin Yoon at Jonathan Carver Moore (SF Tenderloin) | May 20–June 20, 2026
2026-05-20 - 2026-06-20 | Jonathan Carver Moore, 966 Market Street, San Francisco, 94102, United States
Tender Forms: A Group Exhibition Celebrating Artists from the Asian Diaspora with Maya Fuji, Nibha Akireddy, Shingo Yamazaki, and Justin Yoon | May 20–June 20, 2026

Event Details
Jonathan Carver Moore presents Tender Forms: A Group Exhibition Celebrating Artists from the Asian Diaspora with Maya Fuji, Nibha Akireddy, Shingo Yamazaki, and Justin Yoon.
Event Dates & Hours
Tender Forms is on view at Jonathan Carver Moore (SF Tenderloin) from May 20–June 20, 2026
*The gallery is open Thursday and Friday 12:00 p.m.–6:00 pm.; Saturday 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. and by appointment.

Art Calendar: Demetri Broxton: Ancestral Echoes at MoAD (SF SoMa) | June 10–Aug. 16, 2026
2026-06-10 - 2026-08-16 | MoAD, 685 Mission Street, San Francisco, 94105, United States
Demetri Broxton: Ancestral Echoes | June 12–Oct. 18, 2026

Event Details
Demetri Broxton: Ancestral Echoes is the artist’s first solo museum exhibition, exploring ancestral memory, cultural identity, and the ruptures left by migration and incomplete histories. Drawing from his Louisiana Creole and Filipino heritage, Broxton combines archival photographs, textiles, beadwork, cowrie shells, and sequins to reimagine ancestral figures as sacred presences while honoring themes of labor, resilience, and remembrance.
Event Dates, Hours, Admission, Discounts & Recap
Demetri Broxton: Ancestral Echoes is on view at MoAD (SF SoMa) from June 10–Aug. 16, 2026.
⭐ HOURS: Open Tues–Wed 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; *Open Late on Thurs 12:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; Fri–Sun 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
⭐ MUSEUM ADMISSION:

General Admission Tickets Adults 15-64 $15
Seniors 65+, Students, Educators $7
Ages 5–12 FREE
FREE Admission for Active Duty Miltary
Membership starts at $55

⭐ MUSEUM DISCOUNTS (FREE GA):

THRIVE @ MoAD FREE SECOND SATURDAYS.
Discover and Go (Free with Library Card–may not apply to all counties)
Museums for All (Up to 4 FREE tickets with EBT card/ID for SNAP recipients. Tickets available at the museum’s welcome desk.)
FREE Admission to U.S. Active Duty Military Personnel

⭐ UPCOMING EVENTS: *Diaspora Dinner: Sips & Soul (A Night of Food, Wine & Storytelling Across the African Diaspora) on Aug. 15, 2026 from 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

Art Calendar: Mildred Howard: Poetics of Memory at OMCA (Oakland) | June 12–Oct. 18, 2026
2026-06-12 - 2026-10-18 | OMCA, 1000 Oak. Street, Oakland, 94607, United States
Mildred Howard: Poetics of Memory | June 12–Oct. 18, 2026

Event Details
Mildred Howard: Poetics of Memory is the first major museum survey of the celebrated Bay Area artist, spanning five decades of her influential multimedia practice. Bringing together immersive installations, found-object sculptures, archival materials, and new commissions, the exhibition explores themes of memory, identity, migration, and power in American life. Highlights include Howard’s signature large-scale environments, recent works from her Untold Histories / Hidden Truths for All series, and Moving Stills (2026), a new video installation incorporating never-before-seen family footage. Together, the works offer a deeply personal yet resonant meditation on the stories we inherit, preserve, and choose to remember.
Event Dates, Hours, Admission, Discounts & Recap
Mildred Howard: Poetics of Memory is on view at OMCA (Oakland Lakeshore) from June 12–Oct. 18, 2026.
⭐ HOURS: Open Wednesday–Sunday 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. *Open Late on Fridays 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
⭐ MUSEUM ADMISSION:

General Admission Tickets Adults 18-64 $25 (*Includes access to special exhibitions)
Seniors 65+ *$22
Youth 13–17, Students, Educators with vaild ID *$18
Ages 12 and Under FREE
Membership starts at $99 GA/$79 Senior

⭐ MUSEUM DISCOUNTS (FREE GA):

FREE FIRST SUNDAYS.
Discover and Go (Free with Library Card–may not apply to all counties)
Museums for All ($1 Admission. No need to show ID/EBT card, Just say “Museums for All” at ticket counter.)
Museums On Us (Show your Bank of America/Merrill card/ID on the FIRST WEEKEND of the month
Blue Star Museum Discount (FREE Admission to U.S. military personnel and veterans plus up to 5 family members from the 3rd Sat. in May until the 1st Monday in Sept.)
$15 General Admission for individuals with diabilities.
$9 General Admission for Alameda County Courthouse active jurors (show proof).

⭐ ONSITE DINING: Town Fare Cafe (California cuisine with a Southern flair. Open Wednesday–Sunday from 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
⭐ UPCOMING EVENTS: *OMCA X Black Freedom Fund present Juneteenth! at the Museum—a vibrant, full-day celebration of Black culture, creativity, and community on June 19, 2026 from 11:00–4:00 p.m.; FREE Friday Nights at OMCA through Oct. 2026 features FREE live music, dj sets, demos, and food trucks by Off the Grid.

Art Calendar: Deaf Stars Shine at Creative Growth (Oakland) | July 17–Aug. 29, 2026
2026-07-17 - 2026-08-29 | Creative Growth, 355 24th St, Oakland, 94602, United States
Deaf Stars Shine | July 17–Aug. 29, 2026

Event Details
Deaf Stars Shine marks the exhibition debut of the Creative Growth Deaf Artist Group, celebrating the creativity and perspectives of Deaf artists through a vibrant group presentation. The exhibition is accompanied by immersive window installations by James Davis and Donna Kutz, while the opening reception features a live DJ, button-making, and tactile experiences that invite visitors to feel the music through vibration.
Event Dates, Hours, & Recap
Deaf Stars Shine is on view at Creative Growth (Oakland) from July 17–Aug. 29, 2026.
*The gallery is open Wednesday–Saturday from 10:00 p.m.–4:00p.m.

Art Calendar: Treasures of the Pharaohs at de Young Museum (SF Golden Gate Park) | Aug. 1–Jan. 31, 2027
2026-08-01 - 2027-01-31 | de Young Museum, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco, 94118, United States
Treasures of the Pharaohs | Aug. 1–Jan. 31, 2027

Exhibition Details

Treasures of the Pharaohs makes its U.S. debut at the de Young Museum, bringing together 130 extraordinary royal treasures and rare antiquities spanning 3,000 years of ancient Egyptian history. From monumental statues and exquisite gold jewelry to objects from the recently rediscovered Golden City of Amenhotep III—many shown in North America for the first time—the exhibition explores the lives of the pharaohs, the people who served them, religious beliefs, daily life, and the elaborate rituals surrounding the afterlife. Curated by renowned Egyptologists Dr. Tarek El Awady and Renée Dreyfus—also the curator of the wonderful The Etruscans: From the Heart of Ancient Italy, currently on view at the Legion of Honor, and organizer of the de Young’s famed 1979 Treasures of Tutankhamun exhibition (which I attended as a baby!)—this landmark exhibition offers a rare opportunity to experience one of history’s most influential civilizations through some of its most remarkable surviving works.

Exhibition Dates, Hours, Admission, Discounts
Treasures of the Pharaohs is on view at the de Young Museum (SF Golden Gate Park) from Aug. 1, 2026–Jan. 31, 2027.
⭐ DE YOUNG MUSEUM HOURS: Open Tuesday–Sunday 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. CLOSED MONDAY.
⭐ DE YOUNG MUSEUM ADMISSION:

General Admission Adults $20 (includes same-day GA entry to Legion of Honor Museum)
Seniors 65+ $17
Students (w/ID) $11
17 & Under FREE.
*SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS +$20 (Includes access to permanent collections)
**Membership (includes Legion of Honor Museum) starts at $129

⭐ DE YOUNG MUSEUM DISCOUNTS (FREE GA):

Free Satudays for Bay Area Residents (w/ID or postmarked envelope)
Free First Tuesdays of the Month
Free GA and Discounted Special Exhibitions for Active Military and Veterans (w/ID)
Discover and Go (Free w/library card—may not apply to all counties)
SF Museums for All (show your EBT or Medi-Cal card/ID)
Public Transportation Discount (receive a $3 discount w/proof of receipt)
Free Admission to all exhibitions w/Sotheby’s Preferred Membership.
*THE PERMANENT COLLECTION IS FREE TO VISIT AT 4:30 p.m.

⭐ DE YOUNG MUSEUM EVENTS:

Treasures of the Pharaohs Member Preview Days on July 30–31, 2026 from 9:30 am–5:15 pm
Treasures of the Pharaohs Donor Reception on July 30, 2026 from 7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Zahi Hawass Treasures of the Pharaohs Catalogue Book Signing on Aug. 1, 2026 from 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Treasures of the Pharaohs Opening Day Talk with Dr. Tarek El Awady on Aug. 1, 2026 from 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Late Night Editions: Treasures of the Pharaohs Party on Aug. 6, 2026 from 6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Museum Guides in the Galleries: Monet and Venice — Museum guides will be in the galleries for one hour to answer questions Tuesday through Sunday, at 11:30 am and 1:30 pm.
Compelling Gallery Conversations runs Saturdays 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. and First Tuesdays 10:30 a.m.
Sketching in the Galleries on select Saturdays from 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Family Tour on select Saturdays 10:30 a.m.; Next one is Aug 15.
Family Art Making on select Saturdays from 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m; Next one is Saturday, July 25 in the Kimball Education Gallery (inspired by Monet and Venice).

⭐ DE YOUNG MUSEUM DINING: de Young Café. American and European classic cuisine. Indoor and outdoor dining (w/weather permitting on the Barbro Osher Sculpture Garden Terrace). Open Tuesday–Sunday 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Art Calendar: RM x SFMOMA (SF SoMa) | Oct. 3, 2026–Feb. 7, 2027
2026-10-03 - 2027-02-07 | SFMOMA, 151 Third Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
RM x SFMOMA | Oct. 3, 2026–Feb. 7, 2026

Exhibition Details
RM x SFMOMA, curated by RM of BTS, is the first-ever museum exhibition dedicated to the artist’s personal collection, bringing 200 works from RM and SFMOMA into dialogue. On view only at San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the show offers a rare opportunity to see modern and contemporary Korean masters—including Yun Hyong-keun, Park Rehyun, and Kim Whanki—in conversation with global icons such as Mark Rothko, Agnes Martin, and Henri Matisse, with many works never before exhibited in the U.S.
Exhibition Dates, Hours, Admission, Discounts
RM x SFMOMA is on view at SFMOMA (SF SoMa) from Oct. 3, 2026–Feb. 7, 2027.
⭐ SFMOMA HOURS: Open Monday–Tuesday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. CLOSED WEDNESDAY. Thursday 12:00-8:00 p.m.; Friday–Sunday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
⭐ SFMOMA ADMISSION:

General Admission Tickets Adults $30
Seniors 60+ $25
Ages 19-24 $23
18 and under FREE
*SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS + $15 (Includes access to permanent collections)
Membership starts at $130 GA/$110 Senior/$90 Working Artist

⭐ SFMOMA DISCOUNTS (FREE GA):

FREE FAMILY DAYS (up to 4 adults accompanying one child)
FREE COMMUNITY DAYS
Discover & Go (Free w/library card – may not apply to all counties)
SF Museums for All (show your EBT or Medi-Cal card/ID)
SF Unified Free Staff Admission (at show proof of employment/ID – reserve in-person, not available online)
Blue Star Museum Discount (FREE Admission to U.S. military personnel and veterans plus up to 5 family members from the 3rd Sat in May until the 1st Monday in Sept.)
Free General Admission + Guest w/ Sotheby’s Preferred Membership.
Free General Admission + Guest for SFMOMA corporate partners.

⭐ SFMOMA DINING (*MEMBERS RECEIVE A 10% DISCOUNT):

Steps Coffee (2nd floor) is open Fri-Tues 9:30–4:30 p.m.; Thurs 11:00–6:00 p.m.
Cafe 5 (5th floor) is open Fri-Tues 10:30–4:00 p.m.; Thurs 12:00–7:30 p.m. (*Thursday Happy Hour 4:30–7:00 p.m. Includes $6 and $11 beer/wine, cocktails, and a selection of bites.)
Jane on Third (street level) Amanda Michael’s local cafe chain named for her daughter, serves housemade baked goods, breakfast, sandwiches, and salads—perfect for a quick snack or leisurely lunch. Open to the public, MUSEUM ADMISSION NOT REQUIRED. Hours: Mon.–Fri. 9:00–5:00 p.m.; Sat.–Sun. 10:00–5:00 p.m.

QUICK GUIDE: Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)

QUICK GUIDE: Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)
