
SFMOMA’s Hat Party for Matisse Exhibit Opening
Kick off the Matisse: Femme au chapeau exhibition with a festive hat-themed party at SFMOMA. Wear your favorite hat, mingle with fellow art lovers, and enjoy a stylish evening as the exhibit opens (running May 16–Sept 13, 2026) at the San Francisco museum.
Kids Night Out at Color Me Mine
Kids Night Out at Color Me Mine Alameda offers a supervised pottery-painting session where kids can design and paint their own ceramic pieces in a friendly, hands-on art workshop.
Free First Friday at the San Mateo County History Museum
Explore San Mateo County history with Free First Friday at the San Mateo County History Museum in Redwood City; free admission, family-friendly activities, and evening programs.
Black Life: Bloom as Miracle
Explore Black life through contemporary visual art in the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive's exhibition 'Black Life: Bloom as Miracle.' This thought-provoking show pairs works by contemporary artists with film/media installations, set in BAMPFA's gallery spaces, offering a thoughtful meditation on community, resilience, and beauty.

Gallery Chats at OMCA
Join OMCA Facilitators for Gallery Chats — an informal Q&A and guided conversation about the museum’s exhibitions; admission ticket required.

SFMOMA Free Community Day with Matisse Exhibit
Visit SFMOMA on May 24, 2026 for Free Community Day, starting at 10:00, with free admission to the entire museum. See the special Matisse: Femme au chapeau—A Modern Scandal exhibition alongside the modern-art collections in a family-friendly, intellectually engaging setting in San Francisco.

Gallery Chats at OMCA
Join OMCA Facilitators for Gallery Chats — an informal Q&A and guided conversation about the museum’s exhibitions; admission ticket required.

Moving San Francisco: SFMTA Photos 1903-Now
Photographic retrospective tracing San Francisco's Muni from 1903 to the present, showcased at the SF Civic Center. The exhibit blends vintage and contemporary images to chart urban mobility and transit history in a vivid, city-scale narrative.

Free Admission Day: 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
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
Join OMCA Facilitators for Gallery Chats — an informal Q&A and guided conversation about the museum’s exhibitions; admission ticket required.
Early Closure
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.

OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk
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.
Walt Disney Family Museum Closed
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.
Museum Open
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.

Gallery Chats at OMCA
Join OMCA Facilitators for Gallery Chats — an informal Q&A and guided conversation about the museum’s exhibitions; admission ticket required.

The Prince of Homburg: A Solo Exhibition by P. Staff
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.
Animated Loops and GIFs
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.

Artist-Led Tour of “Conjuring Power: Roots & Futures of Queer & Trans Movements”
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.

Gallery Chats at OMCA
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
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
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
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
Join OMCA Facilitators for Gallery Chats — an informal Q&A and guided conversation about the museum’s exhibitions; admission ticket required.
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