Cosplay Days at the de Young: Art of Manga Meetup

​🎟️ Tickets: Museum admission required (discount available)
Purchase tickets here: https://www.famsf.org/events/art-manga-cosplay-days

​Cosplay Days at the de Young is where fandom, fashion, and fine art collide ✨
Come dressed as your favorite character and explore the Art of Manga exhibition in costume alongside fellow anime, manga, and cosplay fans.

​Whether you’re a seasoned cosplayer, casual fan, or museum lover curious about manga culture, this is the perfect chance to connect, take photos, and vibe with the community.

​🖼️ What to Expect

• ​👘 Cosplay-friendly museum experience

• ​📸 Photo ops with fellow cosplayers and fans

• ​📚 Explore Art of Manga + permanent galleries

• ​🛍️ Manga-inspired merch & museum shop browsing

• ​🤝 Meet other creatives, fans, and collectors

• ​🔥 Chill, respectful, high-energy fandom vibes

​🎟️ Ticket Info (Important)

• ​Advance ticketing is strongly recommended

• ​Cosplay Day participants can receive $5 off their ticket to Art of Manga
  👉 Use code DYCOSPLAY at checkout

• ​Your ticket includes:

  • ​Entry to ONE PIECE ONLY: How Manga Is Made

  • ​Access to all permanent collection galleries

• ​Be sure to present your ticket at the gallery entrance for admission into Art of Manga

​👗 Cosplay Guidelines

• ​All cosplay must follow de Young Museum visitor policies

• ​Please be respectful of other guests and artworks

• ​Prop weapons must be non-functional and museum-approved

​(When in doubt: comfort + safety > accuracy)

​📌 Who This Is For

• ​Anime & manga fans

• ​Cosplayers (all levels welcome!)

• ​Creatives, photographers & content creators

• ​Anyone who loves culture, fashion, and fandom spaces

​📣 How to Prepare

• ​Buy your ticket in advance 🎟️

• ​Plan a comfortable cosplay (you’ll be walking!)

• ​Charge your phone/camera 📸

• ​Come ready to meet new people and have fun