110 S. Market St./San Fernando St., downtown, (408) 271-6840. Tu-Sun 11-5. $8, seniors $5, under 6 free. Baby strollers loaned at no charge.
Displaying a collection of primarily contemporary American art, much of it from California, this unusual part-1892 Romanesque sandstone/part-1991 stark modern building serves as a metaphor for contemporary art's ties to tradition. Colorful Chihuly glass pieces hang high in the lobby, but the San Jose Museum of Art has no permanent galleries and art is shown only in the new wing. Currently “Covert Operations: Investigating the Known Unknowns” operates on the first floor (through January 10, 2016). On the second floor you’ll see both a William Wegman show that introduces his personal side mixed in with the amusing Weimaraner dog photographs he is famous for, and a collection of whimsical ceramic sculptures of the human figure (both through February 7, 2016).
Located in the original wing, Cafe Too! serves salads, sandwiches, and afternoon “edible art” confections. And don’t miss a browse of the creatively stocked gift shop.
see my previous review of this museum
More things to do in San Jose.
More ideas for exploring Northern California.
Displaying a collection of primarily contemporary American art, much of it from California, this unusual part-1892 Romanesque sandstone/part-1991 stark modern building serves as a metaphor for contemporary art's ties to tradition. Colorful Chihuly glass pieces hang high in the lobby, but the San Jose Museum of Art has no permanent galleries and art is shown only in the new wing. Currently “Covert Operations: Investigating the Known Unknowns” operates on the first floor (through January 10, 2016). On the second floor you’ll see both a William Wegman show that introduces his personal side mixed in with the amusing Weimaraner dog photographs he is famous for, and a collection of whimsical ceramic sculptures of the human figure (both through February 7, 2016).
Located in the original wing, Cafe Too! serves salads, sandwiches, and afternoon “edible art” confections. And don’t miss a browse of the creatively stocked gift shop.
see my previous review of this museum
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| exterior of San Jose Museum of Art in San Jose, California |
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| lobby at San Jose Museum of Art in San Jose, California |
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| "Colonel Hyena" by Robert Arneson at San Jose Museum of Art in San Jose, California |
More things to do in San Jose.
More ideas for exploring Northern California.
images ©2015 Carole Terwilliger Meyers
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