The de Young Museum in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park offers a few ways to save on visits, including free days on the first Tuesdays of every month, and a 20% off coupon valid through December 2011 for general admission. Special exhibits are extra.
DEAL 1: Free Days at de Young Museum Free Days on the first Tuesdays of every month. Fees may apply for special exhibits.
DEAL 2: Free admission to de Young Museum as part of the Bank of America “Museums on Us” days, free on the first weekends of every month. Just show your Bank of America ATM, credit or check card with a photo ID.
DEAL 3: Go Select San Francisco Card — This personalized to you discount card provides discounts for two or more Bay Area attractions, and de Young Museum is one of the options. Select at least two activities or attractions to see your savings (usually 15% to 30%). Then print your pass and go. The included barcodes will be scanned at each attraction. You have a month from first activiation to use the card. Satisfaction guaranteed.
DEAL 3: Coupon for 20% OFF Adult Admission to the de Young and/or Legion of Honor at the gate, or on the museums website with promo code FUN2011. Expires 12/31/2011.
DEAL 4: Muni riders with Fast Pass or transfer receive a $2 discount. This discount is available in person at the time of purchase only, and does not apply to internet sales.
DEAL 5: CityPASS – A discount card that provides free admission to six Bay Area attraction including de Young Museum, and saves you $57. (Special exhibits extra.)
WHERE: de Young Museum, Golden Gate Park, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118. [Location & Map]
Cheap Tip: If you’re visiting the city, check out the San Francisco Hotel Packages that include the de Young Museum.
You may Also be interested in:
- California Academy of Sciences – free days & discounts
- Long list of Bay Area Attractions w/Free Days & Discount



Yes, unfortunately special exhibits are extra, even on the free days. That’s why I say that in the first sentence of this post. But I’ll keep the Free Day info up for people who still want to get into the museum for free. I’ve added a note lower down on the page so other people won’t miss it. Thanks for reading and commenting.
Although the general exhibits at the deYoung are free on Tuesdays, this exhibit is NOT included:
http://deyoung.famsf.org/content/admission-birth-impressionism-free-first-tuesday-month
I think I’d take the “free Tuesday” thing off this page. Thank you for providing the page, though!
Diane — Just checked with COSTCO and you’re right, they no longer offer the special discount. I’ve noted this above. Thanks for the heads up. ~Kat
Unable to find Deal # 3, the Costco discount on deYoung tickets. Did they discontinue?