Free First Thursdays at SF’s Museum of Craft and Design

Free First Thursdays at SF’s Museum of Craft and Design Minnosh Zomorrodinia There’s no better time to visit the Museum of Craft and Design than on their Free First Thursdays. Committed to making art, craft, and design accessible to everyone, the Museum of Craft and Design is free on the first Thursday of every month. Museum of Craft and Design’s Free First Thursdays Every First Thursday | Noon to 5pm Museum of Craft and Design 2569 Third Street (between 22nd and 23rd), San Francisco RSVP | Free Admission The MCD is closed on New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4-5, Labor Day, Indigenous People’s Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. 2026 Free First Thursday Dates January 8, 2026* February 5, 2026 March 5, 2026 April 2, 2026 May 7, 2026 June 4, 2026 July 2, 2026 August 6, 2026 September 3, 2026 October 1, 2026 November 5, 2026 December 3, 2026 *MCD will be closed on the first Thursday in January, so they’ll be hosting Free First Thursday on the 2nd Thursday, January 8, 2026. Please note that in addition to major holidays, the museum may be closed for exhibition changeovers so please check their schedule before attending. *Please note that in addition to major holidays, the museum may be closed for exhibition changeovers, so please check their schedule before attending. Special Exhibitions for 2026 Judith Schaechter: Super/Natural October 4, 2025 – February 8, 2026 Museum of Craft and Design An exhibition exploring natural elements, patterns, and ornament as vehicles for meditations on beauty. Wunderkammer: The Collection of Susan Beech October 4, 2025 – February 8, 2026 Museum of Craft and Design A presentation drawn from the personal collection of Susan Beech, curated by Natasha Kleit. General Admission Prices Museum members: Free General admission: $10.00 Students with ID: $8.00 Seniors (65 and older): $8.00 Children (through age 12): Free North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) member and a Blue Star Museum. *MCD offers free admission to our nation’s active-duty military personnel (including the National Guard), veterans, first responders, and their families. As part of the SF Museums for All program , visitors who are part of Medi-Cal or Cal Fresh programs can get 4 free admission passes on each visit. Last updated 1/8/26. Check Museum of Craft & Design for updates. Upcoming Free First Thursdays at SF’s Museum of Craft and Design Events Thu 4/2 Free First Thursdays at SF’s Museum of Craft and Design Thu 5/7 Free First Thursdays at SF’s Museum of Craft and Design Thu 6/4 Free First Thursdays at SF’s Museum of Craft and Design Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur. Report Error in Post Cost: FREE* *Free Admission every First Thursday Categories: *Top Pick* , Art & Museums , Free Museum Day , In Person , Sponsored Venue : Museum of Craft and Design Address : 2569 Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94107 Other Events on This Day Thursday, June 4, 2026 12:00 pm SFMOMA’s “Free First Thursdays” Free Museum Day for Locals FREE* *Residents of the nine Bay Area counties are invited to spend a day at the museum on us 6:00 pm Lower Polk / TL Art Walk | Trendyloin FREE 8:00 pm Clara La San $49.90 < Wednesday, June 3 Friday, June 5 >