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San Jose Museum of Art

San Jose Museum of Art

Art Museum
Downtown San Jose, San Jose
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7.8/10
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    Vasili K.
    "Use your downtown library card for a discount"(2 Tips)
    Nicola M.
    "Check out the Robert Mapplethorpe Portrait Exhibit"(8 Tips)
    William B.
    "... card, you can get a discount!"(2 Tips)
    Maddy C.
    "Take advantage of the free docent tours."(2 Tips)
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  • Cheapism
    CheapismJuly 11, 2011
    1,400 permanent pieces as well as rotating exhibits. Popular works are displayed as well as work by new artists. $8 admission with tours, talks, readings and other activities available. Read more
  • HISTORY
    HISTORYJuly 14, 2010
    This museum was founded in 1969 in downtown San Jose and has a large base of art from west coast artists from the 20th-21st century. The historical wing was once a post office when it was first built
  • Maddy C.heart icon on user image
    Maddy CookeMarch 4, 2016
    Take advantage of the free docent tours. It's very informative... Some can make you feel you're back in art appreciation class...which is a good thing.
  • Al B.heart icon on user image
    Al B.August 21, 2016
    A nice place to visit if you're in SJ! Exhibits rotate every few months and the art store has cool gifts!
  • Princess Susannah G.
    Princess Susannah GreenwoodJanuary 24, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Distinguished museum of modern & contemporary art and the leading institution in the area dedicated to the art of our time. SJMA pioneers new approaches to interpretation.
  • San Jose Mercury News
    San Jose Mercury NewsSeptember 4, 2013
    Don't miss the 735 photographs of roti that make up one piece in the "Around the Table" exhibition. Also, check out the fragrant wallpaper. Read more
  • William B.heart icon on user image
    William BlakeMarch 26, 2015
    Don forget if you have a San Jose public library card, you can get a discount!
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    stephanie 🔮September 10, 2017
    very peaceful! 10/10 would come back again
  • K12 Inc
    K12 IncAugust 19, 2011
    Did you know? The museum was founded in 1969, transforming the old library into an art gallery and saving the building from demolition. Read more
  • Louie 李景雲 L.
    Free entrance for BofA customers on 1st full weekend each month. Check out Museums on Us program.
  • Museum Planning
    Museum PlanningApril 12, 2012
    Fantastic Art collection, great technology based Art exhibitions such as "RetroTech", Read more
  • Richard L.
    Richard LeCourMarch 3, 2013
    Admission is free on the first weekend of the month for BofA cardholders. One person per card.
  • SJMA
    SJMAMay 10, 2012
    Check out our Free Community Day on Saturday, May 19, 2012. Hands-on artmaking, music by DeJazz Vu, & more family fun. Free all day!
  • May N.
    May NguyenDecember 8, 2012
    Nice and local, but sorta pricey for a super small exhibition
  • SJMA
    SJMAApril 23, 2011
    Enjoy arts and crafts on Saturday, May 14 for SJMA's free community day! 11am-5pm Read more
  • Jyothsna S.heart icon on user image
    Lovely collection of work
  • Louie 李景雲 L.
    Make your own campaign button upstairs!
  • Angel J.heart icon on user image
    Angel JanuaryFebruary 26, 2013
    Cute small free museum.
  • Princess Susannah G.
    Princess Susannah GreenwoodMay 20, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Always something new and interesting to see here! Wish they were open later !
  • Hard R.
    Hard RockerSeptember 26, 2015
    Not enough art for me to enjoy. But got a ticket for another visit.
  • Eric L.
    Eric LittlejohnNovember 30, 2010
    You must see Leo Villareal before it ends. An amazing exhibit.
  • wutor ♐.
    wutor ♐May 12, 2011
    2nd floor arts are very nice!!
  • ZERO1 Garage HQ
    ZERO1 Garage HQAugust 27, 2012
    RANU MUKHERJEE: TELLING FORTUNES by ZERO1 Read more
  • Fawni T.
    Fawni TornelAugust 2, 2011
    At the R. Crumb exhibit. Check it out
  • ZERO1 Garage HQ
    ZERO1 Garage HQAugust 27, 2012
    RANU MUKHERJEE: TELLING FORTUNES, by ZERO1 September 15, 2012
  • Nicola M.
    Nicola MMarch 8, 2011
    Check out the Robert Mapplethorpe Portrait Exhibit
  • SJMA
    SJMAApril 23, 2011
    Listen in as photography experts Gordon Baldwin and Brian English discuss the work of Robert Mapplethorpe. Read more
  • Vasili K.
    Vasili KaramanosFebruary 3, 2010
    Use your downtown library card for a discount
  • timAfli
    timAfliMay 17, 2010
    International Museum DayMay 18, 20102-for-1 admission and $5 off membership. Read more
  • Ryan
    RyanOctober 21, 2009
    Cool little museum
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