Free Attractions
A walk along the waterfront is always free, and so are these attractions:Free Tours
- City Guides: Daily tours at locations around the city
- San Francisco Parks Trust: Free walking tours in Golden Gate Park
Free Museum Admissions
Many of the city's museums offer free admission one day per month, usually the first Tuesday or Wednesday. They include:Admission is always free at:
- Cable Car Museum
- Chinese Culture Center
- San Francisco Fire Museum
- North Beach Museum (1435 Stockton)
- National Maritime Museum
- Museum of Money of the American West (400 California St.)
- Wells Fargo History Museum
Free Performances
- Golden Gate Park Band Concerts: Concerts Every Sunday April through October
- San Francisco Mime Troupe: Free shows in city parks and indoor venues
- San Francisco Shakespeare Festival: Free performances in area parks, all summer
- Stern Grove Concerts: Free outdoor concerts on summer Sundays
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