The San José Museum of Art (SJMA) is committed to making art more accessible to everyone. Below are discounts and programs that offer free and reduced admission.
Free Admission
SJMA is pleased to offer free individual admission for youth 17 and under, college students + teachers with valid ID.
Free admission after 6pm on First Fridays
After 6pm on the first Friday of every month, everyone receives free admission.
Discounted Admission
Save 20% when you buy tickets online.
Purchase admission tickets online in advance and save 20% off admission. Enter the code ADVANCE at checkout.
SJMA Membership
Members are admitted free year-round and provide financial support that helps SJMA keep admission accessible to everyone.
Visit your local library for a Discover & Go pass
Discover & Go provides free museum admission passes for up to four people to library cardholders at many libraries throughout San José and the Bay Area.
See list of participating libraries at discoverandgo.org.
Are you a Bank of America member?
Visitors who present an active Bank of America®, Merrill® (formerly Merrill Lynch®) or Bank of America Private Bank® (formerly U.S. Trust®) branded debit or credit card—physical or electronic/digital card—and a valid photo ID receive one free general admission to the Museum on the first full weekend of each month, as part of their Museums on Us program.
For more information, visit Bank of America’s Making an Impact page.
Additional guests are required to purchase tickets separately.
Do you have an EBT Card?
If you have an EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer) card, show it when you arrive to receive free admission for up to four people.
See list of participating museums at Museums4All.org.
Are you active-duty military?
SJMA is one of hundreds of museums nationwide to offer free admission to active military personnel from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. It is available to active-duty military and their immediate family members (military ID holder and five immediate family members).
Learn more at arts.gov/initiatives/blue-star-museums
Active-duty military includes Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, and active-duty National Guard and active-duty Reserve members.
Community Days with Art-Making and Entertainment
Celebrate Lunar New Year and Día de Los Muertos with us! Free admission, art-making, and entertainment for everyone.
- Fall: Día de Los Muertos
- Winter: Lunar New Year
American Alliance of Museum Members
Free admission to American Alliance of Museums members (ally, individual, industry, and museum). Must provide current membership card and valid ID.
Learn more about American Alliance of Museum at aam-us.org.