Until 26 Oct
Modern and Contemporary American Abstraction
Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University · Stanford
November 19, 2025 – October 26, 2026
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Stevensaylor / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Stanford, United States6 on view
Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University
The Cantor Arts Center is an art museum located on the Stanford University campus in Stanford, California. It serves as a teaching institution and regional culture venue, maintaining a diverse collection that spans global art history.
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Free admission
FreeNo ticket needed for the permanent collection.
Tickets at museum.stanford.edu ↗
Last verified September 5, 2026
On view now
Until 18 May 2028
JANE!
An intimate exploration of Gilded Age excess and the enigmatic life and death of Jane Stanford
Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University · Stanford
July 2, 2026 – May 18, 2028
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Until 5 Jul 2027
Archive Room: Amalia Mesa-Bains
Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University · Stanford
August 6, 2026 – July 5, 2027
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Until 5 Jul 2027
Archive Room: Irene Poon and Charles Wong
Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University · Stanford
August 6, 2026 – July 5, 2027
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Until 13 Dec
Carolyn Lazard: Long Take
Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University · Stanford
August 6 – December 13, 2026
Stevensaylor / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Until 22 Feb 2027
In Focus: Asian American Art from the Collection
Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University · Stanford
August 27, 2026 – February 22, 2027
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Before you go
Visiting Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University — common questions
What exhibitions are on at Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University right now?
6 special exhibitions are on at Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University right now: Modern and Contemporary American Abstraction (until October 26, 2026), Carolyn Lazard: Long Take (until December 13, 2026), In Focus: Asian American Art from the Collection (until February 22, 2027) and Archive Room: Amalia Mesa-Bains (until July 5, 2027) — plus 2 more currently on view.
Is Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University free?
Yes — admission to Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University is free.
What time does Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University open?
Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University is open Monday and Friday 11:00–18:00, Thursday 11:00–20:00, Saturday and Sunday 10:00–17:00. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Open on Mondays, including federal holidays.