San Jose Museum of Art
San Jose Museum of Art, Art museum in downtown San Jose, California.
The San Jose Museum of Art occupies a historic building in downtown San Jose and focuses on contemporary and modern artworks from diverse regional and international artists.
Founded in 1969 as the Civic Art Gallery, the museum was established to preserve a building designed in 1892 by architect Willoughby J. Edbrooke, originally serving as the main post office.
The institution serves as the largest provider of arts education in Santa Clara County, reaching over 45,000 children annually through programs that foster engagement with contemporary art and creative thinking.
Located at 110 South Market Street near Plaza de César Chávez, the museum is easily accessible via public transit, including the Santa Clara VTA station and San Jose Diridon station.
The museum's permanent collection includes over 2,600 artworks emphasizing West Coast artists from the 20th and 21st centuries, spanning paintings, sculptures, photographs, digital media, and drawings.
Location: California
Inception: 1969
Architects: Willoughby J. Edbrooke
Phone: +1(408)2716840
Website: http://sjmusart.org
GPS coordinates: 37.33367,-121.89004
Latest update: November 28, 2025 12:59
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