San Francisco Botanical Garden’s Free Day (2nd Tuesdays)

San Francisco Botanical Garden’s Free Day (2nd Tuesdays)
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The San Francisco Botanical Garden is one of the most diverse gardens in the world. A unique urban oasis, the garden is a living museum within Golden Gate Park, offering 55 acres of both landscaped gardens and open spaces, and showcasing over 9,000 different kinds of plants from around the world.
One of the most beautiful spots is the Japanese-design inspired “Moon Viewing Garden,” (pictured above) located in the Mild-Temperate Climate section in the Northwest portion of the gardens. [view map]
The garden is always free for San Francisco residents, but visitors can also enjoy this treasure for free on the second Tuesday of every month; plus it’s free on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day for everyone.

Early bird? Come by any day and get in for free from 7:30-9 am. 
San Francisco Botanical Garden Free Days

Second Tuesday of every month
Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year’s Day
Free daily from 7:30–9 am. Enter at the Main Gate only.
Always free for San Francisco city and county residents (with proof of residency)
Always free for Garden members and school groups
Updated 1/8/26

Regular cost: Tickets start at $15 adults with discounts for kids/seniors
Hours

Open Daily at 7:30am-Last Entry
The Garden closes one hour after last entry. Last entry changes seasonally.
Spring & Summer Last Entry
2nd Sunday in March – September: 6pm
Fall & Winter Last Entry
February – 2nd Sunday in March: 5pm
October – Early November: 5pm
1st Sunday in November – January: 4pm

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Upcoming San Francisco Botanical Garden’s Free Day (2nd Tuesdays) Events
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