Explore free museum days and attractions in the Bay Area throughout October 2025! 🌟 Perfect for kids, tweens, and teens, October is packed with fun activities to keep everyone entertained.
👉 For even more inspiration, don’t forget to visit our comprehensive free museum round-up! October 4-5 is the first weekend of the month so be prepared for lots of family fun at Oakland Museum of California and Asian Art Museum. October 4-5 is also Museums on Us weekend.
October Free Museum Day Highlights
MoAd (Museum of the African Diaspora) is open again. Free day for October is Saturday, October 11, 2025.
Museum of Craft and Design is celebrating the opening of its latest exhibits, Judith Schaechter: Super/Natural and Wunderkammer: the Collection of Susan Beech, so the free day will be October 9, 2025.
San Jose Museum of Art is hosting dancers from New Ballet’s professional dance company to present selections from the 2025–26 season on Friday, October 3 from 6 pm – 9 pm.
Free Museum Passes at Discover and Go
Grab free passes to Cal Academy of Sciences, the Tech Interactive, and other popular attractions through Discovery and Go (or Museum Passes on your local library web page). Get a quick tutorial on how to use Discover and Go at SiliconValleyMom.com Free and Discount Museum Passes: Discover & GO.
🎨🖼️ Discover art, history, and fun without spending a dime! Check out our monthly list of museums offering free admission. Perfect for a day out with family, friends, or even solo exploration. Dive into culture, creativity, and countless adventures! 🌟
October Free Museum Days
Check out the events calendar below and discover the amazing family events the Bay Area has to offer. 🗓️ #FreeDays #FreeAdmission #KidsFun #FamilyFun #TeenFun #FreeMuseums
