San José Museum of Art

See what you think.

Plan Your Visit

Interior view of a spacious gallery at the San Jose Museum of Art, featuring visitors observing various artworks on the walls. The room has a high, arched ceiling with large skylights, allowing natural light to illuminate the space.

Photo by Noriko Slusser

Tips for a great visit

We look forward to your visit. For a great experience, we've put together a few tips:

Tip 1: Questions?
Please ask our staff at the admissions desk or in the art galleries.

Tip 2: Accessibility equipment for use in the galleries is available at the admissions desk. 

Tip 3: Please do not touch the artwork.

Tip 4: Food and drink are available in the Museum Café.
Please consume outside of the galleries.

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Tip 5: Join and support!
On your way out, you can apply the price of your admission ticket toward a membership. Members receive unlimited free admission; invitations to special events; newsletters; discounts to programs and in the Museum Store and Café; and much more while supporting Silicon Valley's visual arts and arts education. Join us today!

Tip 6: Share your photos with us! Photography is permitted in most galleries (no flash, please)

Instagram: @SanJoseMuseumofArt
Twitter: @sjmusart

Tip 7: Be on the lookout for QR codes while onsite to access Museum information available digitally from the convenience of your mobile device.

Tip 8: Tell us about your visit! Fill out a short survey. 

Drop-in Docent-led Public Tours

All visitors are welcome to drop in on these tours, which meet in the Museum lobby. Free Docent-led public tours of exhibitions are offered Thursday at 5pm and Friday–Sunday at 1 and 2:30pm. 

Docent-led Group Tours

To arrange a special time for an adult group tour of 10 or more, please call 408.291.5393 at least three weeks in advance.

Museum Map

Review our floor layout or download a copy below.

Temporary Gallery Closures

Exhibition spaces marked in gray are temporarily closed for installation. Visit Upcoming Exhibitions to see what is opening next!

Art Making

Look for art-making activities in the galleries!

Art Learning Lab Journal

Art Learning Lab Journals are back in stock. Get your free journal at the admissions desk!

Admissions Desk

We also have paper, pencils, and clipboards available for your use. Just ask about these supplies at the admissions desk.

Group Visits

Any group of 10 or more is considered a group tour. Read about group tours below:

Adult Group Visits

Private group tours require an additional fee and must be booked in advance. Drop-in groups may be asked to visit at another time due to Museum security and capacity policies. For questions regarding our group tour policy please visit sjmusart.org/education or contact our education program coordinator at education@sjmusart.org.

Book a private group visit Book a college group visit

SJMA is pleased to offer free individual admission for youth 17 years and under, college students, and teachers with valid ID.

College and University

Any group of 10 or more college students must book a group tour. College group visits, whether guided or self-guided, must be booked three weeks in advance and are subject to availability.

Visit the College and University page to learn more and to book a college group visit. 

K–12 School Tours

Now available online or in-person!

Is photography permitted in the Museum?

  • Visitors are permitted to take non-flash photography in certain exhibition spaces.
  • The Museum Map (above) indicates exhibition spaces where photography is allowed (highlighted in green) and areas where it is not allowed (highlighted in orange). 
  • Photos of the Museum’s architecture and public spaces such as the lobby and café are also permitted. 
  • Please comply with any posted signs or Museum staff instructions regarding photography.
  • Professional equipment such as tripods, external lighting, and large detachable lenses are not permitted.

Learn more about our photography policy

  • Reproduction of works of art in print or in digital media (including audio and video), beyond reasonable sharing via personal social media, is not permitted. 

  • Under no circumstances may photos of works of art taken at SJMA be sold in any format, including digital format, without express written permission of the copyright holder (which may include the artist, artist’s heirs, or other parties).

Visitor Photo Policy

San José Museum of Art (SJMA) may photograph, film, or videotape visitors for educational and promotional purposes. By visiting SJMA, you consent to the use of your likeness, voice, or video image for these purposes.