Docent-led Public Tours
All visitors are welcome to drop in on these free tours.
Calendar
July 2026
August 2026
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Bank of America Museums on Us Weekend
One free general admission to the Museum for visitors presenting an active debit or credit card from Bank of America®, Merrill®, or Bank of America Private Bank®.
First Friday | Jazz Jam: Generations of Trane
San Jose Jazz Summer Fest 2026
In partnership with San Jose Jazz, SJMA presents its first ever participatory jazz jam!
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ASML Next Gen Stage at SJMA
San Jose Jazz Summer Fest 2026
SJMA is home to the ASML Next Gen Stage for the Summer Fest 2025, presented by San Jose Jazz. Each day, check out an entire afternoon of up-and-coming student and youth bands from across the South Bay.
Pedro Pastor y Los Local Descalzos at SJMA
San Jose Jazz Summer Fest 2026
Pedro Pastor y Los Local Descalzos will present an acoustic performance of poetic lyrics and global rhythms in the Museum's lobby.
Destiny Muhammad at SJMA | San Jose Jazz Summer Fest 2026
San Jose Jazz Summer Fest 2026
Jazz harpist with a “Celtic to Coltrane” sound, Destiny Muhammad blends jazz and storytelling, built on the legacy of Dorothy Ashby and Alice Coltrane.
San Jose Giants vs The Fresno Grizzlies
Offsite
Support the arts while cheering on the home team! SJMA will receive a portion of the proceeds of each ticket sold.
CityDance San José: Country Line Dancing
CityDance San José is an evening of socializing, music, and open-air dancing at the Circle of Palms and open galleries at the San José Museum of Art.
Content Pick-Up Party: 18.4 Profiles
Celebrate creativity in Silicon Valley at the Content Pick-Up Party!
September 2026
First Fridays: September 2026
Everyone at SJMA’s First Fridays can enjoy an inviting evening with open galleries and entertainment.
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Bank of America Museums on Us Weekend
One free general admission to the Museum for visitors presenting an active debit or credit card from Bank of America®, Merrill®, or Bank of America Private Bank®.
CityDance San José: Afrobeat
CityDance San José is an evening of socializing, music, and open-air dancing at the Circle of Palms and open galleries at the San José Museum of Art.
October 2026
First Friday: New Ballet Season Preview
Join us for another sneak preview of New Ballet’s upcoming season.
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Bank of America Museums on Us Weekend
One free general admission to the Museum for visitors presenting an active debit or credit card from Bank of America®, Merrill®, or Bank of America Private Bank®.
November 2026
First Fridays: November 2026
Everyone at SJMA’s First Fridays can enjoy an inviting evening with open galleries and entertainment.
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Bank of America Museums on Us Weekend
One free general admission to the Museum for visitors presenting an active debit or credit card from Bank of America®, Merrill®, or Bank of America Private Bank®.
December 2026
First Fridays: December 2026
Everyone at SJMA’s First Fridays can enjoy an inviting evening with open galleries and entertainment.
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Bank of America Museums on Us Weekend
One free general admission to the Museum for visitors presenting an active debit or credit card from Bank of America®, Merrill®, or Bank of America Private Bank®.