The Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University

This posting is inspired by the recent THD tour to the Museum on October 22, 2025

A Free Art Museum for Everyone

Serving the Stanford campus, the Bay Area community, and visitors from around the world, the Cantor Arts Center provides opportunities for all visitors to connect with a diverse collection of art, special exhibitions, and public programs. Founded when the university opened in 1891, the historic museum was expanded and renamed in 1999 for lead donors Iris and B. Gerald Cantor. The Cantor’s collection spans 5,000 years and includes almost 42,000 works of art from around the globe. The Cantor is an established resource for teaching and research on campus. Admission to the Cantor is always free, as are the tours, public programs, and family activities we offer to the public. New expanded hours make the museum accessible on Thursday evenings until 8pm and starting at 10am on the weekends. Here are some of the Art and Sculpture Exhibits: 

For Details visit:

https://museum.stanford.edu/about

Meanwhile, 

The Anderson Collection at Stanford University is the museum located directly across from the Cantor Arts Center. It is a modern and contemporary art museum that features a large collection of American art, with a focus on works from 1940 to the present.  

• Location: It is situated right next to the Cantor Arts Center. 
• Collection: The museum houses modern and contemporary art, with a strong emphasis on American art, including works from famous artists. 
• Features: It has a dedicated building and is free to visit. 
• Nearby: It is also close to the Rodin Sculpture Garden. 

For Details visit: 

https://anderson.stanford.edu/exhibitions/another-look-at-the-permanent-collection/