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Now through December 31, 2010

Use the FAMILY PASS to Enjoy FREE Admission to 18 Participating Attractions

 CLICK TO PRINT A FLYER 

 

How to Use the FAMILY PASS  

The FAMILY PASS is only valid for
San Francisco families with children
up to age 18.

  1. Visit any San Francisco Public Library
    CLICK TO FIND A BRANCH LIBRARY 
  2. Choose a Participating Attraction
    CLICK FOR AVAILABILITY BY BRANCH 
  3. Use your San Francisco Public Library Card to check out a FAMILY PASS
    CLICK TO GET A LIBRARY CARD 
  4. Confirm the days and hours that the selected Participating Attraction is open
  5. Take the FAMILY PASS to the Participating Attraction
  6. Enjoy free entrance for 1 to 2 adults accompanied by 1 to 4 children

Program runs through
December 31, 2010

  • The FAMILY PASS is only valid for San Francisco families with children up to age 18
  • Quantities Limited
  • Restrictions Apply

Each FAMILY PASS is valid for 1 visit in 1 week to the selected Participating Attraction. Only the paper FAMILY PASS issued by the San Francisco Public Library may be used. It must be used by the DUE DATE printed on the FAMILY PASS. There are no reservations or waiting lists for the FAMILY PASS.

PARTICIPATING ATTRACTIONS

Aquarium of the Bay
Get up close and personal with more than 20,000 marine animals from San Francisco Bay and nearby waters.
The Embarcadero & Beach Street
415 623-5300
www.aquariumofthebay.org

Asian Art Museum
Explore the art and cultures of the world’s largest continent at the Asian Art Museum, located next to the Main Library at Civic Center.
200 Larkin Street
415 581-3500
www.asianart.org

Blue & Gold Fleet Bay Cruise
The famous one-hour boat ride sails along the City’s waterfront, under the Golden Gate Bridge, and by Angel Island and Alcatraz. Bay Cruise operates April through December.
Pier 39
415 705-8200
www.blueandgoldfleet.com
Restrictions: Pass may be used for either the Bay Cruise or the RocketBoat. Pass is good for Bay Cruise only April, November, and December. Pass is good for either RocketBoat or Bay Cruise May through October.

California Academy of Sciences
Come explore an aquarium, planetarium, and natural history museum under one living roof.
55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park 
415 379-8000
www.calacademy.org

California Historical Society
Learn about our state’s dynamic and evolving history through exhibitions, programs, and educational activities for all ages.
678 Mission Street
415 357-1848
www.californiahistoricalsociety.org

Cartoon Art Museum
In the Yerba Buena cultural district, find over 6,000 pieces of cartoon, animation, comic book, graphic novel, and anime art.
655 Mission Street
415 227-8666
www.cartoonart.org 
Restrictions: 4 guests total per pass.

Conservatory of Flowers
This oldest existing conservatory in North America is a spectacular living museum of 1,750 rare and beautiful tropical plant species.
100 John F. Kennedy Drive, Golden Gate Park
415 831-2090
www.conservatoryofflowers.org

Contemporary Jewish Museum
Embracing a range of media, the Museum includes contemporary art, historical objects, film, music, and live performance.
736 Mission Street
415 655-7800
www.thecjm.org

Exploratorium 
Experience exciting and unique interactive exhibits that make learning fun, regardless of your age or familiarity with science.
3601Lyon Street
415 563-7337
www.exploratorium.edu 
Restrictions: Not valid for Tactile Dome, After Dark, or Special Events

Haas-Lilienthal House
Take a docent-led tour of San Francisco’s only Victorian house museum. See authentic furnishings and San Francisco artifacts. Tours Wed and Sat Noon to 3, Sundays 11 to 4.
2007 Franklin Street  
415 441-3000
www.sfheritage.org

Museum of Craft and Folk Art
Enjoy exhibitions and educational programs to enrich and inspire, honor cultural traditions past and present, and celebrate the creative spirit.
51 Yerba Buena Lane
415 227-4888
www.mocfa.org
Restrictions: Not available May 3-12, August 9-18, Nov 29-Dec 4

Museum of the African Diaspora
Exhibitions couple art, culture, and technology to bring the African Diaspora and the world community closer together.
685 Mission Street
415 358-7200
www.moadsf.org

RocketBoat at Pier 39
A ride on the RocketBoat is a 30-minute, thrilling high speed adventure on San Francisco Bay.
Pier 39
415 705-8200
www.blueandgoldfleet.com
Restrictions: Pass is good for either RocketBoat or Bay Cruise May through October. Pass is good for Bay Cruise only April, November, and December.

SF Museum of Modern Art
Families can get creative at this dynamic center for modern and contemporary art. Stop by the Koret Visitor Education Center for interactive materials for all ages.
151 Third Street
415 357-4000
www.sfmoma.org

San Francisco Zoo
Meet more than 693 animals representing some 197 species in a beautiful park setting designed to inspire caring for nature.
1 Zoo Road
415 753-7080
www.sfzoo.org

The Walt Disney Family Museum
The fascinating and inspiring story of Walt Disney has been brought to life in the Presidio.
104 Montgomery Street, The Presidio
415 345-6800, option 6
www.waltdisney.org

Wax Museum at Fisherman's Wharf
One of the world's largest wax museums is home to 250 personalities showing life in all its aspects from Artists to Zombies!
145 Jefferson Street 
415 439-4305
www.waxmuseum.com

Zeum
A hands-on, multimedia arts and technology experience designed to inspire kids’ creativity, collaboration, and communication.
221 4th Street
415 820-3320
www.zeum.org


T H A N K  Y O U 
DCYF Logo SmallSFPL LogoCheck Out San Francisco FAMILY PASS is made possible by the generosity of the Participating Attractions, San Francisco Children’s Fund, Department of Children, Youth & Their Families,
and San Francisco Public Library.

 


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