100 upcoming art events
Free First Thursday
Thu, 5 Mar 2026
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)
Free First Thursday at BAMPFA (Mar 5, 2026) offers free admission to galleries and film programs — an evening of contemporary art, screenings, and public programs for visitors, students, and families.
Free First Thursdays at SF’s Museum of Craft and Design
Thu, 5 Mar 2026 at 11:00
Museum of Craft and Design
Free First Thursdays at SF’s Museum of Craft and Design offers free admission on the first Thursday of each month to explore rotating craft and design exhibitions, welcoming families, students, and visitors.
Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum
Thu, 5 Mar 2026 at 12:00
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)
Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum/Pacific Film Archive offers free admission to exhibitions and film programs, inviting campus and community audiences to explore rotating contemporary art and screenings.
House Curatorial Tour
Thu, 5 Mar 2026 at 14:30
Filoli Historic House & Garden
Guided curatorial tour of Filoli’s rarely seen second floor, exploring family bedrooms, the sitting room’s views, and behind-the-scenes insights into the historic house.
Sound Maze
Thu, 5 Mar 2026 at 17:00
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)
Sound Maze is an immersive sound-art installation and special event at SFMOMA (Mar 5–7, 2026) inviting visitors to explore experimental audio environments within the museum's contemporary galleries.
ThursDates at OMCA with Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing ft. Burlesque and Drag & Mahjong Game Night
Thu, 5 Mar 2026 at 18:00
OMCA campus
OMCA’s ThursDates blends uninstructed live figure drawing by Sketchboard Co. with burlesque and drag performances, mahjong, a DJ and cocktails for a creative, social after-hours night.
Free Art Show: Feminicons by Georgia Dominici (SF)
Thu, 5 Mar 2026 at 18:00
Hotel Biron
Free solo exhibition "Feminicons" by Georgia Dominici opens March 5 at Hotel Biron wine bar in San Francisco with doors at 5pm — a casual opening reception showcasing the local artist's paintings.
Free Art Opening: Mikas Mogo’s ‘Family Ties’ Exhibit (SF)
Thu, 5 Mar 2026 at 19:00
Swim Gallery
Free art opening at Swim Gallery in San Francisco showcasing Mikas Mogo’s 'Family Ties'—a textile and ceramic exhibition that explores contemporary family dynamics and cultural diversity.
Lower Polk / TL Art Walk | Trendyloin
Thu, 5 Mar 2026 at 19:00
Lower Polk / Gulch Corridor
SF First Thursday Art Walk invites the public to explore 27+ galleries and retail spaces in the Lower Polk / Gulch Corridor from 6–10pm for an evening of contemporary exhibits and neighborhood art touring.
North Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF)
Fri, 6 Mar 2026 at 18:00
North Beach
Explore North Beach galleries, museums, bars and restaurants staying open late for a self-guided First Fridays Art Crawl featuring special events, openings, and diverse local art.
South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)
Fri, 6 Mar 2026 at 18:00
SoFA District (San Jose)
Monthly art walk in San Jose’s SoFA District featuring galleries, installations, live music and open studios — a casual, artsy evening for the community and visitors.
Oakland Art Murmur (First Fridays Art Walk)
Fri, 6 Mar 2026 at 19:00
Broadway/Telegraph
Oakland Art Murmur is a free monthly First Fridays art walk where 30+ affiliate venues along Broadway/Telegraph open to the public from 6–9 PM for gallery openings and street activity.
Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Sat, 7 Mar 2026 at 10:30
Legion of Honor
Legion of Honor offers free general admission to its permanent galleries for Bay Area residents every Saturday (advance tickets required; special exhibitions may require separate paid admission and capacity is limited).
Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Sat, 7 Mar 2026 at 10:30
de Young Museum
Every Saturday Bay Area residents receive free general admission to the de Young Museum's permanent galleries, with family-friendly art experiences on site (special exhibits still require paid admission).
Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2026)
Sat, 7 Mar 2026 at 11:00
San Francisco Bay Area
Bank of America, Merrill Lynch and U.S. Trust cardholders get free admission to dozens of Bay Area museums (and hundreds nationwide) during the first full weekend of the month.
Gallery Chats at OMCA
Sat, 7 Mar 2026 at 14:00
OMCA campus
Join OMCA Facilitators for Gallery Chats — an informal Q&A and guided conversation about the museum’s exhibitions; admission ticket required.
Conversation: Penny Cooper and Rena Rosenwasser with Catherine Wagner and Margot Norton
Sat, 7 Mar 2026 at 16:00
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)
A public conversation at BAMPFA on Mar 7, 2026 featuring Penny Cooper and Rena Rosenwasser in dialogue with Catherine Wagner and Margot Norton about photographic practice and contemporary art.
Free Art Opening: March Forward Exhibit at Punk Majesty (SF)
Sat, 7 Mar 2026 at 19:00
Punk Majesty
Free opening reception for March Forward, a curated group art exhibition of eclectic mixed-media works at Punk Majesty — SF's rock'n'roll fashion showroom & art gallery — Saturday, March 7, 6–9 PM.
Granulating Watercolors with Berkeley Painting Club
Sun, 8 Mar 2026 at 14:00
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)
Hands-on watercolor workshop at BAMPFA led by the Berkeley Painting Club exploring granulation techniques to create textured washes—great for beginners and experienced painters alike.
Stories in Bloom: Seeing Flowers Through Light, Time, and Stillness
Sun, 8 Mar 2026 at 15:00
Filoli Historic House & Garden
Photographer Xuebing Du presents insights from her book 'Mother of Pearl' at Filoli's Stories in Bloom, reflecting on flowers, light, time, identity, memory, and migration in an intimate illustrated talk.
“Cartoonist Conspiracy of San Francisco” Collaborative Drawing Jam
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 at 20:00
Finjan Qahwa
Monthly Cartoonist Conspiracy drawing jam at Finjan Qahwa where cartoonists and comics fans collaborate on jam comics, socialize and enjoy beverages from 7–9pm on the second Tuesday of each month.
Member Bonus Reciprocity Week at BAMPFA
Wed, 11 Mar 2026
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)
OMCA members get a bonus reciprocity week at BAMPFA (Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive) Aug 27–31 with free admission for two guests per membership—an easy chance to visit current exhibitions.
Curators' Tour: Margot Norton and Tausif Noor on Rhapsody: Works from the Cooper Rosenwasser Collection
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 at 13:15
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)
Curators Margot Norton and Tausif Noor lead a focused tour of Rhapsody: Works from the Cooper Rosenwasser Collection at BAMPFA, exploring highlights and curatorial insights into the exhibition.
Free Art Workshop: Mini Rock Painting
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 at 17:00
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
Join YBCA's free Mini Rock Painting workshop on Mar 11 — a casual, family-friendly art session to paint small stones with materials provided, open to all skill levels.
PlaySFMOMA: The MIX Indie Games Gallery
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 at 13:00
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)
PlaySFMOMA: The MIX Indie Games Gallery at SFMOMA (Mar 12–13, 2026) is a hands-on exhibition of indie and experimental playable games, offering interactive, family-friendly art experiences in a museum setting.
ThursDates at OMCA with Jessa Calderon & Good Fire Pop-Up Talks and Demos
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 at 18:00
OMCA campus
An in-gallery evening at OMCA featuring Tongva/Chumash/Yoeme artist Jessa Calderon with music and poetry, plus pop-up talks and demonstrations by regalia maker Tiśina Ta-till-ium Parker, Saif Azzuz, and basketry/cultural demos tied to the Good Fire exhibition.
Opening Night Party: “Conjuring Power” & “Diedrick Brackens”
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 at 22:00
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
Opening Night Party at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts celebrating the 'Conjuring Power' exhibition and works by Diedrick Brackens with art, music, and a festive reception on March 13, 2026.
Member Tours: Women’s History Month Artwalk with Avril Angevine
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 at 13:00
OMCA Gallery of California Art
Member-only guided gallery walk at OMCA exploring California women artists (Hung Liu, Viola Frey, Carmen Lomas Garza, and more) with facilitator Avril Angevine on Mar 14; free for members.
Artist & Curator Conversation: Diedrick Brackens & Eungie Joo
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 at 14:00
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
Artist Diedrick Brackens and curator Eungie Joo discuss Brackens’s work and curatorial perspectives in a public conversation at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.
Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome and Luminous Procuress
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 at 16:00
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)
Opening celebration for BAMPFA's new presentation 'Pleasure Dome and Luminous Procuress' — a contemporary art and film-focused inauguration featuring installations and programming at the Berkeley Art Museum.
Free Art Workshop: Watercolor Resist Painting
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 at 17:00
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
Free watercolor resist painting workshop at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) in San Francisco on Mar 18 — a hands-on, family-friendly session exploring watercolor resist techniques.
Pigeon Painting Party with Maggie Tokuda-Hall at The Booksmith
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 at 20:00
The Booksmith
Join author‑artist Maggie Tokuda‑Hall for a pigeon painting party at The Booksmith on Mar 18 — an informal, hands-on evening workshop blending art and literary fun for creatives and book fans.
ThursDates at OMCA with Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing ft. Burlesque & Trivia Night
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 at 18:00
OMCA campus
ThursDates at OMCA: an artsy evening of uninstructed live figure drawing by Sketchboard Co. with burlesque, DJ Mark DiVita, Trivia Night: Stories of Resilience, and cocktails for a social night of creativity and connection.
Trevor Paglen: The Lizard People
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 at 19:00
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)
Artist Trevor Paglen presents The Lizard People in an evening talk at SFMOMA on March 19, 2026, exploring his contemporary practice and themes around imagery and technology.
Exhibition Tour: Object Oriented: Abstraction and Design in the BAMPFA Collection
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 at 13:15
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)
Guided exhibition tour at BAMPFA exploring abstraction and design across the museum’s collection with a focus on object-oriented works — ideal for art lovers, students, and visitors.
The Changeover System: A Projector Performance Installation by Gibson + Recoder + Garet
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 at 15:00
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)
A live projector-based performance installation by Gibson + Recoder + Garet combining experimental film screening and multimedia performance at SFMOMA on Mar 22, 2–4 p.m.
Curator's Tour: Tausif Noor on Rhapsody: Works from the Cooper Rosenwasser Collection
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 at 13:15
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)
Curator Tausif Noor leads a guided tour of Rhapsody: Works from the Cooper Rosenwasser Collection at BAMPFA, offering insights into the collection and curatorial choices.
(Re)Constructing History: Live
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 at 19:00
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)
Live contemporary performance at SFMOMA on Mar 26, 2026 exploring themes of reconstructing history as part of the museum's program.
MAKE! with SCRAP: Alejandro Cartagena Transportation Drawings
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 at 13:00
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)
Family-friendly MAKE! with SCRAP workshop at SFMOMA on Mar 29, 2026 exploring Alejandro Cartagena's transportation drawings through hands-on drawing and art-making activities—check museum admission and registration details.
Free Art Workshop: Felt Collage
Wed, 1 Apr 2026 at 18:00
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
Free hands-on felt collage workshop at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts on 2026-04-01 — a family-friendly session where participants of all ages can create textile art with guidance from teaching artists.
OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk
Sun, 5 Apr 2026 at 15:00
OMCA campus
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.
Communicating Vessels
Sun, 5 Apr 2026 at 15:00
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)
Communicating Vessels at BAMPFA is an art exhibition presenting contemporary installations and film-based works that explore dialogue, material connections, and visual exchange in a museum setting on April 5, 2026.
Free Art Workshops: Relief Print
Wed, 8 Apr 2026 at 18:00
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
Free relief-print workshop at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts on 2026-04-08 — a hands-on intro to carving and block printing suitable for beginners and families.
Gallery+Studio / Go Figure!
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 at 13:30
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)
Gallery+Studio: Go Figure! at BAMPFA on 2026-04-11 is a museum-led figure-drawing workshop pairing gallery viewing with hands-on studio practice for adults and students.
Educator’s Tour: Theresa Hak Kyung Cha: Multiple Offerings
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 at 16:00
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)
Guided educators’ tour of Theresa Hak Kyung Cha: Multiple Offerings at BAMPFA, offering curatorial insights and close readings of the artist’s multimedia works for teachers and art professionals.
Free Art Workshop: Scratch Art Portrait
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 at 18:00
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
Free scratch-art portrait workshop at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts on 2026-04-15 — a hands-on, family-friendly session to create vibrant scratch portraits; materials provided and suitable for all ages.
Introduction to Risograph Workshop
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 at 15:00
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)
Hands-on introduction to risograph printing at BAMPFA on April 19, teaching Riso techniques and enabling participants to create printed artwork.
Pentagram
Tue, 21 Apr 2026
Cornerstone Berkeley
Pentagram at Cornerstone Berkeley on Apr 21, 2026 — a focused design event highlighting graphic design, branding and typography from the renowned studio.
Gallery Chats at OMCA
Sat, 6 Jun 2026 at 15:00
OMCA campus
Gallery Chats at OMCA offers visitors a chance to ask questions and discuss artworks with knowledgeable OMCA facilitators during a guided gallery conversation.
The Prince of Homburg: A Solo Exhibition by P. Staff
Sun, 14 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.
OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk
Sun, 5 Jul 2026 at 15:00
OMCA campus
Free guided walk through OMCA’s landmark building and gardens with members of the Council on Architecture offering insights into design and site history.
Conjuring Power: Roots & Futures of Queer & Trans Movements
Sun, 23 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.
Diedrick Brackens: gather tender night
Sun, 23 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, 5 Sept 2026 at 15:00
OMCA campus
Gallery Chats at OMCA offers visitors an informal guided conversation to ask questions and discuss works with enthusiastic museum facilitators; admission ticket required.
OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk
Sun, 4 Oct 2026 at 15:00
OMCA campus
Guided walk through OMCA’s landmark building and gardens with members of the Council on Architecture, exploring design, history, and site highlights.
Origami Holiday Tree
Sun, 1 Nov 2026
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
A seasonal origami holiday tree installation at the American Museum of Natural History running through January, showcasing paper sculptures and family-friendly displays.
Gallery Chats at OMCA
Sat, 5 Dec 2026 at 14:00
OMCA campus
Join OMCA's Gallery Chats for a guided conversation and Q&A with enthusiastic facilitators as you explore the museum galleries (admission ticket required).
Sip and Sketch | Paint a Whimsical Castle
Walt Disney Family Museum
Sip and Sketch at the Walt Disney Family Museum — a casual, Disney-inspired painting workshop where participants enjoy drinks while painting a whimsical castle; perfect for adults looking for a creative night out.
Sip and Sketch | Reflective Puddle Painting
Walt Disney Family Museum
Sip and Sketch at the Walt Disney Family Museum: a relaxed, hands-on painting workshop focused on reflective puddle techniques—bring creativity (and possibly a drink) for a social, family-friendly art session.
Sip and Sketch | Sketching Cherry Blossoms
Walt Disney Family Museum
Relaxed sketching workshop at the Walt Disney Family Museum focused on drawing cherry blossoms—a sip-and-sketch session welcoming beginners, families, and visitors who want hands-on practice in a museum setting.
SoMa Mahal Kita (SoMa I Love You)
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
Public, community-minded street-art installation “SoMa Mahal Kita (SoMa I Love You)” by Ciriaco Sayoc at YBCA celebrating the South of Market neighborhood and local community, open for public viewing.
The Magic Behind Mid-Century Design with Shag
Walt Disney Family Museum
Artist Shag delivers an illustrated talk on mid-century design influences and his practice at the Walt Disney Family Museum, exploring style, process, and cultural context.
Theresa Hak Kyung Cha’s Late Works: Mouth to Mouth, Permutations, and White Dust from Mongolia
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)
BAMPFA presents Theresa Hak Kyung Cha’s late multimedia works — Mouth to Mouth, Permutations, and White Dust from Mongolia — highlighting experimental film, text, and performance exploring memory, language, and displacement.
The ultimate guide to the Mission murals
Mission District
A self-guided, open-air 'museum' of vibrant murals across San Francisco's Mission District showcasing Chicano, Latinx and community street art—ideal for walking, photos, and cultural exploration.
Tiny Chef, Big Impact
California Academy of Sciences
Tiny Chef, Big Impact is a family-friendly exhibition at the California Academy of Sciences that explores how tiny organisms and sustainable food systems affect our planet, featuring interactive displays and activities for kids and adults.
Tusher African Hall
California Academy of Sciences
Tusher African Hall at the California Academy of Sciences is a museum exhibition showcasing African natural history and cultural artifacts through dioramas and displays, suitable for families, students, and museum enthusiasts.
Twilight Zone: Deep Reefs Revealed
California Academy of Sciences
Twilight Zone: Deep Reefs Revealed is an immersive California Academy of Sciences exhibition exploring deep-reef ecosystems, marine biodiversity, and conservation through visuals and specimens ideal for curious visitors of all ages.
Venom: Fangs, Stingers, and Spines
California Academy of Sciences
An educational exhibition at the California Academy of Sciences showcasing venomous animals — fangs, stingers, and spines — their biology, ecology and human relevance, designed for curious visitors of all ages.
Wander Woods
California Academy of Sciences
Wander Woods at the California Academy of Sciences is an immersive forest exhibition that blends art, natural history, and interactive elements for visitors of all ages.
New Science: The Academy Exhibit
California Academy of Sciences
New Science: The Academy Exhibit at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco showcases cutting-edge scientific discoveries through interactive displays, demos, and immersive installations for curious visitors of all ages.
All My Trees
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)
All My Trees is an art exhibition at the Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) presenting works that explore trees, nature and related themes—check BAMPFA for show dates, program details, and ticketing.
3.San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)
SFMOMA in San Francisco showcases 33,000 works of contemporary art across painting, photography, design and media arts in a Mario Botta + Snøhetta–designed space with large public areas and the country’s largest living wall.
Shaping the Future Through Tradition
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Museum exhibition at the American Museum of Natural History exploring how traditional cultural practices and knowledge help shape future innovation and social change.
Curator-Led Tour of The Prince of Homburg (YBCA)
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
Curator-led tour at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) guiding visitors through The Prince of Homburg exhibition with insights on the works, themes, and curation—great for art lovers and students.
Gallery+Studio / Leaves, Flowers, and Popsicle Sticks
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)
Hands-on family art workshop at BAMPFA where kids and caregivers create seasonal crafts from leaves, flowers, and popsicle sticks in a relaxed museum studio setting.
Color of Life
California Academy of Sciences
Color of Life is an immersive exhibition at the California Academy of Sciences exploring how color functions in nature—from camouflage to mating displays—through specimens, displays, and interactive science interpretation.
Far from Home
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)
Far from Home at BAMPFA is a contemporary art exhibition by Moallem exploring themes of displacement, belonging, and cultural identity through multimedia works.
The Changing Museum
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
The Changing Museum at the American Museum of Natural History explores how museums adapt collections, displays, and public engagement to reflect contemporary science, culture, and audiences.
We fly for a liberated we, we rooted in flight
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
A public contemporary art project at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts exploring collective liberation and flight through visual and community-centered work.
Apex Stegosaurus Fossil
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Apex Stegosaurus Fossil at the American Museum of Natural History: a major exhibition showcasing an impressive stegosaurus specimen and interpretive displays on paleontology, ideal for families, students, and visitors to NYC interested in natural history.
Black in Natural History Museums
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
An exhibition at the American Museum of Natural History examining Black presence, contributions, and representation in natural history museums through objects, histories, and institutional critique.
Extinct and Endangered: Insects in Peril
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
An American Museum of Natural History exhibition focusing on extinct and endangered insects, showcasing specimens, research, and conservation stories to raise awareness about insect biodiversity loss.
Eyes on the Universe
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Eyes on the Universe at the American Museum of Natural History is an exhibition of stunning space-telescope images that explores astronomy and the cosmos through scientific displays and photography.
Impact: The End of the Age of Dinosaurs
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Immersive exhibition at the American Museum of Natural History exploring the asteroid impact that ended the Age of Dinosaurs, with fossils, interactive displays and scientific context suitable for visitors of all ages.
Invisible Worlds: Immersive Experience
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Invisible Worlds is an immersive multimedia exhibition at the American Museum of Natural History that reveals hidden and microscopic aspects of life and the planet through cutting-edge visuals and sound.
Opulent Oceans
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Opulent Oceans at the American Museum of Natural History is an immersive museum exhibition showcasing marine biodiversity, striking specimens and science-driven displays that explore ocean life and conservation for visitors of all ages.
Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
The Richard Gilder Center at the American Museum of Natural History is a permanent science and education space with immersive exhibits on biodiversity, evolution and interactive learning for visitors of all ages.
Free First Thursdays at SF’s Museum of Craft and Design
Museum of Craft and Design
Free First Thursdays at San Francisco’s Museum of Craft and Design offers free admission on the first Thursday of every month, making craft and design exhibitions accessible to visitors of all ages.
Compensation
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)
Compensation is a contemporary exhibition at BAMPFA that examines themes of reparations, inequality, and artistic responses through multimedia installations and film.
What is Legacy Without Liberation?
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
Public art project by Malaya Tuyay at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts exploring themes of legacy and liberation through contemporary installation and community-facing work.
The Tree of Authenticity
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)
An exhibition at BAMPFA titled "The Tree of Authenticity" exploring themes of authenticity through contemporary artworks and installations in a museum setting.
Drink & Draw Art Event & Raffle | The Knockout
The Knockout
Drink & Draw at The Knockout: a social sketching night with drinks, a raffle, and casual life-drawing in San Francisco for artists and creatives.
What's in a Name?
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
An American Museum of Natural History exhibition that explores the science, history, and cultural stories behind how organisms are named and classified.
Community Day | The Big Draw 2025: Drawn Together
Walt Disney Family Museum
Family-friendly Community Day at the Walt Disney Family Museum as part of The Big Draw 2025, offering participatory drawing activities and creative programs for visitors of all ages.
Curators' Tour: Margot Norton and Tausif Noor on Rhapsody: Works from the Cooper Rosenwasser Collection
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)
Curators Margot Norton and Tausif Noor lead a gallery tour of Rhapsody: Works from the Cooper Rosenwasser Collection at BAMPFA, offering close readings and insights into the exhibition and collection.
Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts offers complimentary access to YBCA's contemporary exhibitions and programs—perfect for art lovers, families, and visitors exploring San Francisco's cultural scene.
Granulating Watercolors with Berkeley Painting Club
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)
Hands-on watercolor workshop at BAMPFA led by the Berkeley Painting Club focused on granulation techniques and texture exploration for painters of all levels.
Kimball Natural History Museum
California Academy of Sciences
Explore the Kimball Natural History Museum at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco — a hands-on natural history exhibition of specimens and educational displays for visitors of all ages.
Water Planet
California Academy of Sciences
Water Planet is a museum exhibition at the California Academy of Sciences exploring Earth's water systems, marine ecosystems and conservation through interactive displays and specimens.
Dream
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
Dream is a public art installation at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts presenting an immersive contemporary work intended for broad public engagement.