This event is in the past.It took place on June 4, 2026 at Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive.








Skip the admission fee and wander BAMPFA's rotating galleries on the first Thursday of every month. From radical textile installations to contemporary photography, it's the perfect excuse to explore art without spending a dime.
rotating exhibitions
manageable size
UC Berkeley campus
textile art focus
Tips
🧵don't miss the quilt collection — extensive and deeply documented
🛋️comfy lounge seating to pause and reflect between galleries
⏱️exhibits are manageable, plan about an hour to see everything
Free
Free First Thursdays
Downtown Berkeley








Skip the admission fee and wander BAMPFA's rotating galleries on the first Thursday of every month. From radical textile installations to contemporary photography, it's the perfect excuse to explore art without spending a dime.
rotating exhibitions
manageable size
UC Berkeley campus
textile art focus
Tips
🧵don't miss the quilt collection — extensive and deeply documented
🛋️comfy lounge seating to pause and reflect between galleries
⏱️exhibits are manageable, plan about an hour to see everything
Free
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