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de Young Museum
Pair a gallery afternoon with a garden walk in the middle of Golden Gate Park.
THE CULTURE GUIDE
A city with something to say.
Murals, museums, independent books and live music: follow what makes you curious.
Choose nearby stops and check current hours, admission rules and transport. Free admission can exclude special exhibitions, food, rides or parking.
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Legion of Honor
European art and a grand courtyard meet a coastal landscape at Lincoln Park.
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SFMOMA
Make space for a bold painting, a surprising installation and a different perspective.
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Clarion Alley Murals
Read a changing wall of community voices in one of the Mission’s best-known mural alleys.
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Balmy Alley Murals
Look closely at murals that tell stories of neighborhood identity and social change.
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City Lights Booksellers
Lose a little time among poetry shelves and independent voices in a literary landmark.
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GLBT Historical Society Museum
Explore LGBTQ history through objects, photographs and stories rooted in the Castro.
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SFJAZZ Center
Choose an intimate listening night in a venue built around the energy of live jazz.
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Museum of the African Diaspora
Explore art and ideas across the African diaspora, with a monthly free community day to make discovery easier.
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Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Pair a downtown afternoon with visual art that asks questions about the world around us.
Updated October 30, 2026. Check dates and prices before making plans.