Alameda Ocean Photographer of the Year (Apr. 24–May 17)
US premiere of Ocean Photographer of the Year opens in Alameda’s Hangar 41, presenting a world-class collection from Oceanographic Magazine and Blancpain. This WWII-era hangar setting frames dramatic ocean landscapes and environmental storytelling for visitors from April 24 through May 17.
Open: Art Lab
Open: Art Lab at BAMPFA is a drop-in, hands-on studio program inviting visitors of all ages to experiment with materials and creative processes in the museum setting.
Free Community Art-Making on the Beach
Join a free, community-driven art-making session on Ocean Beach in San Francisco. This outdoor workshop invites people of all ages to create beach-inspired art with local artists, in a casual, social setting perfect for families and art lovers.
Wandering Stars: Young Artists’ Portrait Show
An indoor exhibition at East Bay Creative Lab showcasing artworks by OUSD high school students from Fremont, Skyline, Oakland High and partner schools. The free show highlights student creativity across media and invites families and neighbors to celebrate emerging artists in Oakland.
Open: Art Lab
Open: Art Lab at BAMPFA is a drop-in, hands-on studio program inviting visitors of all ages to experiment with materials and creative processes in the museum setting.
Drawing From Film: Viridiana + 3-Year Anniversary
Join a hands-on drawing session at the San Francisco Main Public Library as Buñuel's Viridiana is paused on screen. Attendees will sketch striking frames from the surreal film while light refreshments celebrate the program's three-year anniversary. Basic materials (pencils, paper, erasers) are provided.
Open: Art Lab
Open: Art Lab at BAMPFA is a drop-in, hands-on studio program inviting visitors of all ages to experiment with materials and creative processes in the museum setting.
Free Art Workshop: Portrait Cut-Out
Join a free art workshop at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts focusing on portrait cut-outs. Participants explore simple cut-and-paste techniques to create bold, graphic portraits inspired by contemporary art scenes.
Open: Art Lab
Open: Art Lab at BAMPFA is a drop-in, hands-on studio program inviting visitors of all ages to experiment with materials and creative processes in the museum setting.
KAWS: FAMILY Last Look for Members
Enjoy an exclusive member-only preview of KAWS: FAMILY at SFMOMA. Last Look runs Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon, inviting members to experience the exhibition before public hours in a crisp, intimate setting.
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.
Matisse’s Femme au chapeau: A Modern Scandal Member Previews
Member previews of Matisse’s Femme au chapeau: A Modern Scandal at SFMOMA. This indoor, multi-day opening (May 14–16, 2026) offers a first look at the provocative modernist works, with special access for members.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SFMOMA’s New 75,000 Floating Kites Canopy Debuts
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.
Diedrick Brackens: gather tender night
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.
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