61 upcoming art events
Free Admission Day: Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Fri, 5 Jun 2026 at 3:00 AM
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Explore the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History with free admission day, featuring wildlife and habitat displays, and cultural artifacts like Ohlone relics, in a seaside setting. A welcoming outing for curious families and visitors to learn, explore, and connect with the community.
Positively Cynical: Ryan Tesluk
Fri, 5 Jun 2026 at 10:00 AM
FM Gallery
Positively Cynical: Ryan Tesluk at FM Gallery in the Bay Area offers honest, unfiltered artworks that provoke discomfort and introspection, inviting audiences to confront their own reactions.
Gallery Chats at OMCA
Sat, 6 Jun 2026 at 6:00 AM
Oakland Museum of California
Join OMCA Facilitators for Gallery Chats — an informal Q&A and guided conversation about the museum’s exhibitions; admission ticket required.
OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk
Sun, 7 Jun 2026 at 6:00 AM
Oakland Museum of California
Join members of the Council on Architecture for a guided walk through OMCA’s landmark building and gardens to explore design, history, and landscape features.
Animated Loops and GIFs
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 at 2:00 AM
The Walt Disney Family Museum
Join a hands-on art workshop at the Walt Disney Family Museum to explore animated loops and GIFs, learning frame-by-frame animation, looping techniques, and digital storytelling in a playful, family-friendly setting.
Museum Open
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 at 3:00 AM
The Walt Disney Family Museum
Celebrate the Museum Open at the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco. Discover a new exhibition of Disney history, interactive displays, and family-friendly programming that invites adults and kids to explore art, animation, and storytelling.
Early Closure
Sat, 6 Jun 2026 at 9:00 AM
The Walt Disney Family Museum
Note: The Walt Disney Family Museum will close early at 4:00 PM on June 6, 2026. Plan your visit accordingly and consult the education page for updates on programming and hours. Located in the Presidio, the museum typically hosts family-friendly exhibits that honor Disney’s legacy.
Artist-Led Tour of “Conjuring Power: Roots & Futures of Queer & Trans Movements”
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 at 12:00 PM
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
Join an artist-led tour of Conjuring Power: Roots & Futures of Queer & Trans Movements at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. The guided walkthrough explores how queer and trans histories shape contemporary art and futures, with artist perspectives guiding the conversation through the galleries.
The Prince of Homburg: A Solo Exhibition by P. Staff
Sat, 13 Jun 2026
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
P. Staff presents "The Prince of Homburg," a solo exhibition of new mixed-media works and installations at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts opening June 14, 2026.
Gallery Chats at OMCA
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 at 6:00 AM
Oakland Museum of California
Join OMCA Facilitators for Gallery Chats — an informal Q&A and guided conversation about the museum’s exhibitions; admission ticket required.
Gallery Chats at OMCA
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 at 6:00 AM
Oakland Museum of California
Join OMCA Facilitators for Gallery Chats — an informal Q&A and guided conversation about the museum’s exhibitions; admission ticket required.
Gallery Chats at OMCA
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 at 6:00 AM
Oakland Museum of California
Join OMCA Facilitators for Gallery Chats — an informal Q&A and guided conversation about the museum’s exhibitions; admission ticket required.
OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk
Sun, 5 Jul 2026 at 6:00 AM
Oakland Museum of California
Join members of the Council on Architecture for a guided walk through OMCA’s landmark building and gardens to explore design, history, and landscape features.
Developing a Sketchbook
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 at 2:00 AM
The Walt Disney Family Museum
Join a hands-on sketchbook workshop at the Walt Disney Family Museum to explore page layout, line work, and creative prompts in a welcoming, museum setting—perfect for artists and curious beginners alike.
Walt Disney Family Museum Closed
Sun, 7 Jun 2026
The Walt Disney Family Museum
Notice that the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco will be closed on June 8, 2026. Check the education page for details on hours, and plan future visits when the museum reopens.
Gallery Chats at OMCA
Sat, 4 Jul 2026 at 6:00 AM
Oakland Museum of California
Join OMCA Facilitators for Gallery Chats — an informal Q&A and guided conversation about the museum’s exhibitions; admission ticket required.
Gallery Chats at OMCA
Sat, 11 Jul 2026 at 6:00 AM
Oakland Museum of California
Join OMCA Facilitators for Gallery Chats — an informal Q&A and guided conversation about the museum’s exhibitions; admission ticket required.
Exploring the Art of Collage: A Workshop Series with Raha
Sat, 29 Aug 2026 at 1:00 AM
Dictée Art & Exhibitions
Join Raha for an immersive collage workshop at Dictée Art & Exhibitions in Oakland. This hands-on session guides beginners and artists through layering, textures, and composition, turning loose materials into inspired artworks in a welcoming studio setting.
Gallery Chats at OMCA
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 at 6:00 AM
Oakland Museum of California
Join OMCA Facilitators for Gallery Chats — an informal Q&A and guided conversation about the museum’s exhibitions; admission ticket required.
SFMOMA’s New 75,000 Floating Kites Canopy Debuts
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 at 3:00 AM
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)
At SFMOMA, Jacob Hashimoto's Giant Arc debuts as a monumental installation of 75,000 hand-built kites, transforming the Roberts Family Gallery into a floating canopy. Visitors can walk beneath the vast sculpture for free, experiencing a luminous, immersive work that blends craft and contemporary art in an iconic San Francisco space.
OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk
Sun, 2 Aug 2026 at 6:00 AM
Oakland Museum of California
Join members of the Council on Architecture for a guided walk through OMCA’s landmark building and gardens to explore design, history, and landscape features.
Diedrick Brackens: gather tender night
Sat, 22 Aug 2026
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
Diedrick Brackens: gather tender night is a solo exhibition at YBCA showcasing Brackens's handwoven tapestries and textile works that explore Black queer identity, memory, craft, and storytelling through large-scale, intimate pieces.
Gallery Chats at OMCA
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 at 6:00 AM
Oakland Museum of California
Join OMCA Facilitators for Gallery Chats — an informal Q&A and guided conversation about the museum’s exhibitions; admission ticket required.
Conjuring Power: Roots & Futures of Queer & Trans Movements
Sat, 22 Aug 2026
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
An exhibition at YBCA exploring the roots, creative practices, and futures of queer and trans movements through art, history, and community-activated projects.
Gallery Chats at OMCA
Sat, 1 Aug 2026 at 6:00 AM
Oakland Museum of California
Join OMCA Facilitators for Gallery Chats — an informal Q&A and guided conversation about the museum’s exhibitions; admission ticket required.
Walt Disney Family Museum Opens
Thu, 10 Sept 2026 at 3:00 AM
The Walt Disney Family Museum
The Walt Disney Family Museum opens its doors with a special opening, offering guests a first peek at new exhibits, interactive displays, and family-friendly tours in the Presidio venue.
Gallery Chats at OMCA
Sat, 8 Aug 2026 at 6:00 AM
Oakland Museum of California
Join OMCA Facilitators for Gallery Chats — an informal Q&A and guided conversation about the museum’s exhibitions; admission ticket required.
Gallery Chats at OMCA
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 at 6:00 AM
Oakland Museum of California
Join OMCA Facilitators for Gallery Chats — an informal Q&A and guided conversation about the museum’s exhibitions; admission ticket required.
OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk
Sun, 6 Sept 2026 at 6:00 AM
Oakland Museum of California
Join members of the Council on Architecture for a guided walk through OMCA’s landmark building and gardens to explore design, history, and landscape features.
Gallery Chats at OMCA
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 at 6:00 AM
Oakland Museum of California
Join OMCA Facilitators for Gallery Chats — an informal Q&A and guided conversation about the museum’s exhibitions; admission ticket required.
Gallery Chats at OMCA
Sat, 29 Aug 2026 at 6:00 AM
Oakland Museum of California
Join OMCA Facilitators for Gallery Chats — an informal Q&A and guided conversation about the museum’s exhibitions; admission ticket required.
Museum Open
Sat, 10 Oct 2026 at 3:00 AM
The Walt Disney Family Museum
Join the Walt Disney Family Museum for a Museum Open event, offering a first look at new exhibits and refreshed galleries. Explore Disney history through engaging displays, behind-the-scenes talks, and family-friendly activities as the museum opens its doors for a new season.
Gallery Chats at OMCA
Sat, 5 Sept 2026 at 6:00 AM
Oakland Museum of California
Join OMCA Facilitators for Gallery Chats — an informal Q&A and guided conversation about the museum’s exhibitions; admission ticket required.
Gallery Chats at OMCA
Sat, 12 Sept 2026 at 6:00 AM
Oakland Museum of California
Join OMCA Facilitators for Gallery Chats — an informal Q&A and guided conversation about the museum’s exhibitions; admission ticket required.
OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk
Sun, 4 Oct 2026 at 6:00 AM
Oakland Museum of California
Join members of the Council on Architecture for a guided walk through OMCA’s landmark building and gardens to explore design, history, and landscape features.
Gallery Chats at OMCA
Sat, 19 Sept 2026 at 6:00 AM
Oakland Museum of California
Join OMCA Facilitators for Gallery Chats — an informal Q&A and guided conversation about the museum’s exhibitions; admission ticket required.
Pyke: Paint The City Tour
Fri, 28 Aug 2026 at 1:00 PM
Join Pyke for an online art experience, 'Paint The City Tour,' streamed on an Instagram page. For $15, the session guides you through city-inspired painting prompts, blending urban visuals with approachable techniques in a casual, artsy setting.
Gallery Chats at OMCA
Sat, 26 Sept 2026 at 6:00 AM
Oakland Museum of California
Join OMCA Facilitators for Gallery Chats — an informal Q&A and guided conversation about the museum’s exhibitions; admission ticket required.
Gallery Chats at OMCA
Sat, 3 Oct 2026 at 6:00 AM
Oakland Museum of California
Join OMCA Facilitators for Gallery Chats — an informal Q&A and guided conversation about the museum’s exhibitions; admission ticket required.
OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk
Sun, 1 Nov 2026 at 5:00 AM
Oakland Museum of California
Join members of the Council on Architecture for a guided walk through OMCA’s landmark building and gardens to explore design, history, and landscape features.
Gallery Chats at OMCA
Sat, 10 Oct 2026 at 6:00 AM
Oakland Museum of California
Join OMCA Facilitators for Gallery Chats — an informal Q&A and guided conversation about the museum’s exhibitions; admission ticket required.
Gallery Chats at OMCA
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 at 6:00 AM
Oakland Museum of California
Join OMCA Facilitators for Gallery Chats — an informal Q&A and guided conversation about the museum’s exhibitions; admission ticket required.
Gallery Chats at OMCA
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 at 6:00 AM
Oakland Museum of California
Join OMCA Facilitators for Gallery Chats — an informal Q&A and guided conversation about the museum’s exhibitions; admission ticket required.
Gallery Chats at OMCA
Sat, 31 Oct 2026 at 6:00 AM
Oakland Museum of California
Join OMCA Facilitators for Gallery Chats — an informal Q&A and guided conversation about the museum’s exhibitions; admission ticket required.
OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk
Sun, 6 Dec 2026 at 5:00 AM
Oakland Museum of California
Join members of the Council on Architecture for a guided walk through OMCA’s landmark building and gardens to explore design, history, and landscape features.
Gallery Chats at OMCA
Sat, 7 Nov 2026 at 5:00 AM
Oakland Museum of California
Join OMCA Facilitators for Gallery Chats — an informal Q&A and guided conversation about the museum’s exhibitions; admission ticket required.
Gallery Chats at OMCA
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 at 5:00 AM
Oakland Museum of California
Join OMCA Facilitators for Gallery Chats — an informal Q&A and guided conversation about the museum’s exhibitions; admission ticket required.
Gallery Chats at OMCA
Sat, 21 Nov 2026 at 5:00 AM
Oakland Museum of California
Join OMCA Facilitators for Gallery Chats — an informal Q&A and guided conversation about the museum’s exhibitions; admission ticket required.
Gallery Chats at OMCA
Sat, 28 Nov 2026 at 5:00 AM
Oakland Museum of California
Join OMCA Facilitators for Gallery Chats — an informal Q&A and guided conversation about the museum’s exhibitions; admission ticket required.
Museum Open
Sat, 9 Jan 2027 at 2:00 AM
The Walt Disney Family Museum
The Walt Disney Family Museum invites the public to its Museum Open, a celebratory opening event marking the debut of new galleries. Explore fresh displays, enjoy curator-led tours, and experience a family-friendly cultural moment in the iconic Presidio location.
OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk
Sun, 3 Jan 2027 at 5:00 AM
Oakland Museum of California
Join members of the Council on Architecture for a guided walk through OMCA’s landmark building and gardens to explore design, history, and landscape features.
Gallery Chats at OMCA
Sat, 5 Dec 2026 at 5:00 AM
Oakland Museum of California
Join OMCA Facilitators for Gallery Chats — an informal Q&A and guided conversation about the museum’s exhibitions; admission ticket required.
Gallery Chats at OMCA
Sat, 12 Dec 2026 at 5:00 AM
Oakland Museum of California
Join OMCA Facilitators for Gallery Chats — an informal Q&A and guided conversation about the museum’s exhibitions; admission ticket required.
Gallery Chats at OMCA
Sat, 19 Dec 2026 at 5:00 AM
Oakland Museum of California
Join OMCA Facilitators for Gallery Chats — an informal Q&A and guided conversation about the museum’s exhibitions; admission ticket required.
Gallery Chats at OMCA
Sat, 26 Dec 2026 at 5:00 AM
Oakland Museum of California
Join OMCA Facilitators for Gallery Chats — an informal Q&A and guided conversation about the museum’s exhibitions; admission ticket required.
Gallery Chats at OMCA
Sat, 9 Jan 2027 at 5:00 AM
Oakland Museum of California
Gallery Chats at OMCA invite you to probe Bay Area art with eager facilitators, turning quiet exhibitions into lively, Q&A-filled conversations.
Gallery Chats at OMCA
Sat, 2 Jan 2027 at 5:00 AM
Oakland Museum of California
Join OMCA Facilitators for Gallery Chats — an informal Q&A and guided conversation about the museum’s exhibitions; admission ticket required.
Gallery Chats at OMCA
Sat, 16 Jan 2027 at 5:00 AM
OMCA campus
Join Gallery Chats at OMCA for an engaging conversation with knowledgeable facilitators in the galleries. Ask questions, explore the displays, and gain insider perspectives during your museum visit.
Museum Closed
Sun, 6 Sept 2026
The Walt Disney Family Museum
Temporary closure of the Walt Disney Family Museum on September 7, 2026. The indoor venue will not open that day; visitors should check the official site for updates and plan a visit on an open day.
Museum Closed
Sun, 6 Dec 2026
The Walt Disney Family Museum
The Walt Disney Family Museum will be closed on December 7, 2026, suspending all tours and programs. Visit the site for updates on reopening or alternative resources, and plan your visit accordingly.
Museum Closed
Sun, 7 Mar 2027
The Walt Disney Family Museum
Official notice that the Walt Disney Family Museum will be closed on March 8, 2027. No exhibitions or programs will run that day at the indoor venue in San Francisco. Please visit the museum’s site for updated hours or any rescheduled events.