Your guide to free museum days in San Francisco this month

It's time to take advantage of San Francisco's free museum days .

The big picture: SF is home to a vibrant collection of museums, from abstract and contemporary art to hands-on science exhibits geared for children. Whether you're a Bay Area native or just moved here, you'll learn something new.

• Make sure to arrive early — free admission days are typically crowded.

Free admission days

• Asian Art Museum : Sunday, May 5
• Legion of Honor : Every Saturday for Bay Area residents and Tuesday, May 7, for everyone
• de Young Museum : Every Saturday for Bay Area residents and Tuesday, May 7, for everyone
• Museum of Craft and Design : Every Wednesday
• Museum of the African Diaspora : Thursday, May 2
• Oakland Museum of California : Sunday, May 5
• Contemporary Jewish Museum : Friday, May 3
• SFMOMA : Thursday, May 2, for Bay Area residents
• GLBT Historical Society Museum : Wednesday, May 1
• The Exploratorium : Sunday, May 12
• Yerba Buena Center for the Arts : Sunday, May 12, and Sunday, May 26