Things to Do For Free in San Francisco

Free Attractions

A walk along the waterfront is always free, and so are these attractions:

• Fort Point National Historic Site
• Golden Gate Bridge
• Strybing Arboretum and Botanical Gardens

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:

• Asian Art Museum
• California Academy of Sciences
• Exploratorium
• Museo Italo Americano
• Legion of Honor

Admission is always free at:

• Cable Car Museum
• Chinese Culture Center
• San Francisco Fire Museum
• North Beach Museum (1435 Stockton)
• National Maritime Museum
• Wells Fargo History Museum

Free Performances

• Golden Gate Park Band Concerts: Concerts Every Sunday April through October
• San Francisco Mime Troupe: They're a Tony Award-winning company who perform 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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