S.F. Bay Area — No. California
S.F. Peninsula
Palo Alto Attractions
Cantor Arts Center

at Stanford University
328 Lomita Drive & Museum Way, off Palm Drive
Stanford, near Palo Alto
650-723-4177

Cantor Arts Center
The Cantor Arts Center — a cultural hub of the Peninsula — houses a diverse collection of Contemporary and Modern Art, Sculpture, Photography, and Exhibits, including Art & Collections from Egypt, Europe, Africa and Asia, plus changing exhibitions (Native American Art).

The Center — a restored 1893 Museum building and its 42,000 square foot wing — opened in 1999. Its gardens feature late-20th and 21st-century sculpture — including a large piece on the lawn by Willem de Kooning — plus an outstanding collection of Rodin bronzes — both in the outdoor Rodin Sculpture Garden and in the Galleries.

Gallery Hours
Wed-Sun 11am-5pm,
Thurs 11am-8pm.
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Free Admission.

Cool Cafe
Cool Cafe — located adjacent to Rodin's Sculpture Garden, it's ideal for casual lunch meetings.

Bookshop & Gift Store
The bookshop features a wide selection of books on the Arts, fine gifts, apparel and jewelry.

Bookshop & Store Hours
Wed-Sun 11am-4:45pm,
Thurs 11am-7:45pm.
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
650-725-2775

Parking
Limited pay parking is available in front of the Center on Lomita Drive and in the parking structure at Roth Way and Campus Drive. Parking in most areas is free after 4pm and on weekends.

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