San Jose Museum Of Art

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Free Admission and Special Events

Students with valid IDs receive free entry. Free admission for all visitors after 5 pm on the first Friday of the month. 1

Free admission on the first Friday of each month. Offers a small jazz concert during the visit. 2

Art Exhibitions and Collections

Explore exhibitions that include works by international artists and a significant collection of contemporary art. Don't miss the special exhibitions that often feature works by California-born artists and other international talents. 3

Dedicate a few hours to explore the diverse range of art, from paintings to light installations. 4

Check out the latest exhibitions for contemporary art. 5

Look for exhibitions featuring local artists to get a sense of the Silicon Valley's artistic side. 6

Exhibitions often explore the intersection of art and technology. 7

Check the museum's schedule for special exhibitions and events. 8

Admission Fees and Discounts

Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for youths. Free for children 6 and younger. 9

Introduction

Exhibitions

🖼️ Focus: Emphasis on West Coast artists of the 20th and 21st centuries.
🌊 Pacific Rim: Growing interest in arts of the Pacific Rim.
📅 Notable Exhibitions: Major exhibitions for artists like Leo Villareal, Richard Misrach, and Dinh Q. Lê.
👩‍🎨 Visionary Women: 2019 featured shows by Jay DeFeo, Catherine Wagner, Rina Banerjee, and Pae White.
🌍 International Artists: Exhibitions include works by international artists such as Mona Hatoum and Lara Schnitger.

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Architecture

🏛️ Historic Wing: Designed by Willoughby J. Edbrooke in 1892, originally served as the main post office.
🕰️ Style: Example of Richardsonian Romanesque architecture.
🏗️ Modern Addition: 45,000-square-foot addition designed by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, opened in 1991.
🔧 Seismic Retrofit: Underwent major seismic retrofitting in the late 1990s.
📚 Library: Served as San Jose's library from 1937 to 1969 before becoming an art gallery.

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Education Programs

👩‍🏫 Arts Education: Largest provider of arts education in Santa Clara County, serving over 45,000 children per year.
🎓 Lifelong Learning: Programs for school children, educators, families, creative adults, university students, and community groups.
🌐 Inclusivity: Committed to being a borderless museum, essential to creative life throughout diverse communities.
📚 Sowing Creativity: Received the Superintendent's Award for Excellence in Museum Education for this program.
🎨 Workshops: Offers various workshops and educational programs for all age groups.

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Nearby Attractions

🔬 The Tech Interactive: Located nearby, offers hands-on technology and science exhibits.
🌳 Plaza de César Chávez: A public park adjacent to the museum, ideal for a leisurely stroll.
🧒 Children's Discovery Museum: Another family-friendly attraction in the vicinity.
🎭 San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art: Features contemporary art exhibitions and programs.
🎨 Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana (MACLA): Focuses on Latino art and culture.

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Visitor Information

🕰️ Hours: Thursday 4–9pm, Friday 11am–9pm, Saturday–Sunday 11am–6pm.
💵 Admission: $15 for adults, $12 for seniors (65+), free for youth (17 and under), college students, teachers with ID, and museum members.
📍 Location: 110 South Market Street, San Jose, CA 95113.
🍽️ Café Hours: Thursday 4–9pm, Friday 11am–9pm, Saturday–Sunday 11am–3pm.
🚆 Public Transit: Accessible via Santa Clara station (VTA) and San Jose Diridon station.

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Travel Information
📞 Phone: (408) 271-6840
🌐 Website: http://sjmusart.org/
🕒 Hours: See hours
📍 Address: 110 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113
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