cantor arts center

本以为是个一般的大学美术馆，但看到了非常精美的收藏，甚至有罗丹的雕塑，只能说stanford 校友会太强大。门票免费，内部布置有条理，古典和现代艺术都有

Visiting with our 6yo granddaughter allowed us to view this collection differently than we had ever before. She was given a kit that allowed her to copy any piece of her choosing. How interesting it was to hear her comments about various paintings and sculptures and when she selected one item to copy she did so with interest and care. Upon returning her art kit, the person at the desk offered praise and gave her a "frame" for her production. What a wonderful way to encourage artistic interest and creativity in children!

The Cantor Museum, located just off Palm Drive close to the Oval on Stanford University, has a fantastic collection of Rodin sculptures (the largest collection outside of France), as well as many other fine art exhibits, and a frequently rotating gallery of temporary exhibits. If you live on the Peninsula or South Bay, it's far easier to get to than going all the way to the City. Admission is free, though you are encouraged to make a donation.

Actually became aware of this Art Museum at Stanford University via TripAdvisor when looking for things to do in Silicon Valley. Stumble across the reviews of the arts center and decided to give it a try along with exploring the university campus afterwards during a business trip to the valley. The museum is free which is a plus and they allow photography for personal use which is a plus. I actually enjoyed the paintings and the Rodin sculptures and garden. The museum probably has more modern art focus with Californian artists, but that was ok. There are a few European artists included. But overall, it was ok. Probably good for a rainy day.

So much to look at! It was a beautiful place and is home of one of the original Thinker statues. The volunteers and security are all wicked nice throughout. Plus it's FREEEEE! Go get cultured!

For art lovers, the Cantor Art Museum at Stanford University is well worth the time and effort. It's probably best known for its collection of Rodin bronzes, but it also has excellent examples of art form Asia, Oceania and Africa as well as art from Europe and America. An small but excellent gallery of contemporary art, particularly from the Bay area, will keep art lovers extremely happy. The architecture is interesting as well because part of the collection is housed in the original classic building and the rest is in a recently added modern addition which melds beautifully and has lots of windows with spectacular views of the campus. The museum offers special and changing exhibitions as well. Check on line for the latest offerings. They also offer family programs and tours. every Sunday afternoon. The museum is free, but there's a charge for parking at metered spots. If you have more time, you can visit the outdoor art at Stanford University. The museum has a map of 32 different outdoor sculptures, or check online at arts.standford.edu/map if the museum is closed. There's an Andy Goldsworthy piece just across the street from the museum, and the campus has a variety of pieces ranging from Dale Chihuly to Alexander Calder. An art lover's paradise! all for free!

Loved wandering around this beautiful art museum but would have liked more information and perhaps a scheduled tour. I always find that you learn so much from these that you miss when on your own. Did not see many scheduled.

First of all, there are no admission fees. Nice. To see the Rodin collection is worth whatever it takes to get here.There is a great collection inside but the masterpiece is the Gates of Hell which are outside to the left if you are facing the building.

Been there too many times to count. Even though it's not a huge place, you simply cannot beat the quality of the exhibits, and the free tours and kids activities available. The front, back and courtyards are also great places for kids to run around among world-class sculptures.

The Cantor Arts Center is located on Stanford campus and is FREE!! We didn’t have much time, so we scanned through a fairly interesting exhibit on the Stanford family, and browsed the Robert Frank special exhibit (photography). It was well done and… free!! It gets 5 stars because it's free. If you live close by, you could literally just pop in on a lazy afternoon to see an exhibit or two.

The Center, which is free to the public keeps improving with generous donations and well curated shows. Although there are representative pieces from a variety of periods and places, the unique qualities of this medium sized museum are what make it special. The Rodin collection is well curated, and there is a room with casts focusing on the process by which Rodin shaped the oddly oversized hands of his sculptures along with a special commentary by a leading Stanford hand surgeon. There are also some of his most famous pieces at the museum and elsewhere on campus including The Thinker, The Gates of Hell and the Burghers of Calais. The sculptures surrounding the museum have recently expanded to include enormous curved metal pieces by Richard Serra and a stone river by John Goldsworthy. Make sure to glance at the Stanford's personal collection which includes portraits of the family, jewelry, and Americana. Not to be missed is the first moving picture which was invented to photograph one of Leland Stanford's favorite racehorses, Electioneer (?) in order to show that at full gallop all four hooves leave the ground at once.

Cantor Arts is one of the Arts centers at Stanford, alongwith the Anderson Art Gallery just opened up next door. It is the home of Stanford's extensive art collection covering all ages and genres; because it is California based and associated with the university it has an outstanding collection of California and modern art. It regularly holds special exhibits which are spectacular, and the Rodin Scuplture Garden is (I believe) unique in the world in being able to collect so many signature pieces together in an outstanding outdoor venue. This museum, alongwith the Anderson Gallery, make Stanford a must-visit venue for any fine art enthusiasts visiting the Bay Area.

We return to the Cantor Arts Center on a regular basis. It has ever-changing special exhibits that we enjoy seeing. It also has a lot of photography exhibits, which is of special interest to us. It is a very pleasant way to spend an afternoon, especially with visitors from out of town.

Beautiful museum with excellent indoor/outdoor lunchroom and new contemporary art wing. Scholarly shows well-presented. Enjoyed Sympathy for the Devil.

The Cantor Arts Center has a great collection highlighted by a wonderful Rodin sculpture garden and the Gates of Hell. There is also a fantastic contemporary art gallery and an amazing Serra installation. But the real news and worth a trip from anywhere is the Anderson Collection - a completely new Gallery next door to the Cantor with the personal collection of the Anderson family. The architecture and lighting of the gallery is breathtaking and the art work is large bold and inspiring. Check out the introductory video where the Anderson's daughter talks about what it was like to grow up with a Jackson Pollack over her bed.