Visitors 18 and under get in free (book a ticket in advance), which makes this big modern art museum an easy family outing. Families can try hands-on art-making, and strollers are welcome in the galleries.
Opening Hours
| Monday | 10 am–5 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 12 pm–8 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–5 pm |
Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Museum Store opens 11am (Mon–Tue, Fri–Sun).
From the venue’s own page, checked October 10, 2026. Holiday hours and one-off closures can differ.
Getting There
- MMarket St & 3rd StF Market & Wharves streetcar · 0.1 mi, about 4 min walk
- MMontgomery StationMuni Metro J K L M N · 0.2 mi, about 5 min walk
- BMontgomery Street BART0.2 mi, about 5 min walk
Transit directions, including buses
Nearest Muni Metro, streetcar and cable car stops and BART stations, from SFMTA and BART published stop data. Distances are straight-line, and walking times are our estimate. Buses aren’t listed here.
More in SoMa
Coming up Nearby
- Joe Bataan at Yerba Buena Gardens Sat, Oct 17 · Yerba Buena Gardens
- Family Studio: Spiders at SFMOMA Sun, Oct 18 · SFMOMA, Koret Education Center (Floor 2)
- In Their Name: Día de Los Muertos Opening at SOMArts Fri, Oct 23 · SOMArts Cultural Center
Places in the Neighborhood
- Asian Art Museum Museums
- Children’s Creativity Museum Museums
- Berggruen Gallery Art Galleries
- Sightglass Coffee Coffee Shops
- SOMArts Cultural Center Art Galleries
- South Park Parks & Playgrounds
Coming up Here
- SFMOMA Free Family Day Sun, Oct 25 · SFMOMA
Mentioned in Our Guides
Questions People Ask About SFMOMA
Is SFMOMA free for kids?
Yes. Admission is free for everyone 18 and under. SFMOMA asks you to book the free ticket in advance.
How much is SFMOMA admission?
Adults pay $30, seniors 65 and over $25, and full-time students with ID $23. Members get in free.
Can San Francisco residents get into SFMOMA for free?
San Francisco residents with Medi-Cal, CalFresh, SNAP or an EBT card get in free through Museums for All (bring proof of residency). Cardholders at select Bay Area libraries can also check out free Discover & Go passes, and SFMOMA holds occasional community Free Days and Free Family Days.
What day is SFMOMA closed?
SFMOMA is closed on Wednesdays, and on Thanksgiving and Christmas. On Thursdays it opens at noon and stays open until 8 pm.
Cite this page: Project SF, “SFMOMA”, projectsf.com/listings/sfmoma/ (updated ).