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Current California state employees show a current employee ID badge for free admission, noon–3 pm on the fourth Friday monthly. Limited to the first 100 employees; walk-in only, no advance-ticket purchases. Remaining listed 2026 dates: October 23 and November 27.

Present your SNAP EBT card at admission and pay $2 per person, for the cardholder and up to three other people.

US military veterans and active-duty military receive free admission with ID. No reservation needed.

Eligible benefits cardholders age 18+ buy up to four $5 general admissions in person on Wednesday, for use that Wednesday. Cardholder must attend with the named EBT card or digital WIC app and matching state photo ID; Sun Bucks is excluded. First 150 Welcome Wednesday ticket buyers on the first Wednesday monthly also receive a giraffe feeding. Roeding Park parking is $5 per car, plus $0.40 for kiosk card payment; special-date parking rates may differ.

Bring an EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence to the admissions desk on visit day. Free general admission for up to four family members, subject to same-day walk-up availability. Special exhibitions require a separate surcharge.

Outside the seasonal Blue Star period, show an active US military ID or veteran ID for free general admission plus one guest. Same-day walk-up tickets at the ticket desk only, subject to availability.

San Francisco residents with valid Medi-Cal, CalFresh, SNAP or EBT cards show the benefits card and proof of SF residency on visit day. Up to four adult tickets total, including general admission and special exhibitions.

Conference and convention attendees at Moscone Center show their badge at the museum ticket desk for a $4 admission discount.

Qualifying California public school PreK–12 teachers apply using the official teacher form and bring teacher ID. Receive one nontransferable general admission voucher; field-trip group admissions are excluded.

Show an EBT/SNAP/CalFresh, Medi-Cal, WIC card or Lifeline Pass and matching photo ID at the ticket desk for up to four $5 tickets. Buy onsite only. After Dark is ages 18+. P-EBT and EBT Sun Bucks do not qualify.

On the first full weekend monthly, present an active Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank debit/credit card, physical or digital, plus valid photo ID. Cardholder gets one free general admission; guests buy separately.

Visit after 6 pm on the first Friday of the month for free admission.

Show your EBT card on arrival for free admission for up to four people.

Buy in person with photo ID and a valid, unexpired CalFresh EBT or SNAP EBT card. Admission is $5 per person for up to four people. No advance reservations; each session has a limited number of program tickets.

Active-duty military, veterans, National Guard, Reserve personnel and retirees with valid military ID receive free galleries-only admission. Additional guests save $5 on adult admission or $3 on child, student and senior admission. Redeem in person; unavailable online.

Active or retired military visitors with ID receive free admission plus one guest. This is the year-round admission benefit, separate from the seasonal Blue Star offer.

Present a SNAP EBT card and valid photo ID for up to four $3 general admissions per card. This is general admission; separately ticketed experiences are not represented as included.

Show your EBT, SNAP or WIC card and proof of eligibility to purchase up to four $5 admission tickets in person. The museum garage costs eligible cardholders $10 per car, subject to availability. Online tickets do not guarantee entry during high attendance.

Active-duty military and active-duty reservists receive free same-day entry by showing valid identification at the ticket booth. Other party members need their own admission.

Reserve a place through the linked Free First Wednesdays registration page for free exhibition access, 10 am–4 pm on the first Wednesday monthly. Entry is subject to the venue’s published photography/recording consent notice.