Beginning July 1, the San José Museum of Art (SJMA) will extend its public hours. Visitors are welcome on Thursday, 4–9pm; Friday, 11am–9pm; and Saturday to Sunday, 11am–6pm. With extended hours until 9 pm on Thursdays and Fridays, visitors will have more time to enjoy a range of fun and diverse programs across the Museum.
For up-to-date information about programs and events at SJMA, go to sjmusart.org/calendar.
Programming
July
July First Friday with San Jose Jazz
Friday, July 1; 6–9pm.
Free admission.
Enjoy an evening of free admission to the galleries with live performances brought to you by San Jose Jazz.
CityDance San José: Bollywood
Thursday, July 21; 6–9pm.
Free admission.
Join us for an evening of Bollywood at the Circle of Palms with free access to the galleries of SJMA.
Brett Weston Opening Celebration
Friday, July 22; Member Preview: 11am–6pm; Community Opening Celebration 6–9pm.
Free admission.
Celebrate the opening of the new photography exhibition Brett Weston.
August
First Friday: Evergreen Opening Celebration
Friday, August 5, 6–9pm.
Free admission.
Celebrate the opening of the first permanent gallery devoted to favorites from SJMA’s collection.
Next Gen Stage by San Jose Jazz
Saturday and Sunday, August 13–14; 11am–6pm.
Free admission to the Next Gen Stage.
SJMA is home of the Next Gen Stage for San Jose Jazz Summer Fest 2022, featuring a line-up of up and coming student and youth bands.
CityDance San José: Cumbia
Thursday, August 18; 6–9pm.
Free admission.
Join us for an evening of cumbia at the Circle of Palms with free access to the galleries of SJMA.
Art 101: Photography | Striking Contrast [Onsite + Online]
Friday, August 26; 4–6pm PDT.
$15 ($10 for SJMA members).
Learn to take incredible photos inspired by master photographer Brett Weston with artist and instructor Emilio Banuelos.
September
First Friday: Kelly Akashi: Formations Opening Reception
Friday, September 2; 6–9pm.
Free admission.
Celebrate the opening of the new exhibition Kelly Akashi: Formations.
Lunchtime Lecture: Beat Generation [Online]
Wednesday, September 7; 12pm PDT
Free.
Jerry Cimino, founder of the Beat Museum, discusses the San Francisco Renaissance that encompassed the Beat Generation poets and writers.
CityDance San José: K-Pop
Thursday, September 15; 6–9pm
Free.
Join us for an evening of K-Pop at the Circle of Palms with free access to the galleries of SJMA.
Art 101: Digital Art | Re:Constructed
Friday, September 16; 4–6pm.
$15 ($10 for SJMA members)
Artist and instructor Julian Zamora teaches participants how to create digital collages based on the works in the exhibition Jean Conner: Collage.
Museum Day - Smithsonian Magazine
Saturday, September 17; 11am–6pm
Free admission.
SJMA joins museums and cultural institutions across the country to provide free admission for Museum Day, hosted by Smithsonian magazine.
Back-To-School Open House
Thursday, September 29; 6–8pm
Free; registration required.
Celebrate the start of the new school year with refreshments and presentations on educational opportunities offered at SJMA.
Other Opportunities
Special offers for reduced admissions include the Blue Star Museums partnership. Active-duty military and their immediate family members receive free admission (with active military member and up to 5 family members) now through Labor Day. For more special offers available at SJMA, go to sjmusart.org/special-offers-and-discounts.
San Jose Museum of Art
The San José Museum of Art (SJMA) is a modern and contemporary art museum dedicated to inclusivity, new thinking, and visionary ideas. Founded in 1969 by artists and community leaders, its dynamic exhibitions, collection, and programs resonate with defining characteristics of San José and the Silicon Valley—from its rich diversity to its hallmark innovative ethos. The Museum offers lifelong learning for school children and their educators, multigenerational families, creative adults, university students and faculty, and community groups. SJMA is committed to being a borderless museum, essential to creative life throughout the diverse communities of San José and beyond.
SJMA is located at 110 South Market Street in downtown San José, California. Beginning July 1, the Museum is open Thursday, 4–9pm; Friday, 11am–9pm; and Saturday–Sunday, 11am to 6pm and until 9pm on the first Friday of each month. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, and free to members, college students, youth and children ages 17 and under, and school teachers (with valid ID). Admission is free from 6–9pm the first Friday of every month. For more information, call 408.271.6840 or visit SanJoseMuseumofArt.org.
Visitors 2 years and older are required to wear a mask. SJMA will carefully and continually monitor the efficacy of these guidelines in real time and make further adjustments as needed.