Cantor Art Center

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Featuring Diverse Time Periods, Culture & Art

Dining

Saint Michael’s Alley
Evvia Estiatorio
MacArthur Park
Resposado
Zola & BarZola
Bird Dog
El Patio

Lodging

Stanford Park Hotel
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
The Westin Palo Alto
El PRADO Hotel
Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel
Four Seasons Hotel East Palo Alto
The Clement Palo Alto

Dining

Saint Michael’s Alley
Evvia Estiatorio
MacArthur Park
Resposado
Zola & BarZola
Bird Dog
El Patio

Lodging

Stanford Park Hotel
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
The Westin Palo Alto
El PRADO Hotel
Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel
Four Seasons Hotel East Palo Alto
The Clement Palo Alto

Authors Comments:

The Cantor Art Center has a unique cross section from different time periods, cultures, and art styles. The Cantor does not cater to one style or era. You will find 20th century paintings next to early pottery from Mexico.

The “variety” in this museum is refreshing from typical single-themed museums. They have a permanent exhibition that you can find on their website as well as current and past exhibits. Next door to the Cantor Art Center is the Anderson Collection. Both museums are free, but you must make a reservation online to get your ticket nevertheless.

You will find some smaller works of Rodin inside the museum as well as a large display in the outdoor Rodin Sculpture Garden. This is the second largest Rodin collection next to the Musee Rodin in Paris.

The sculptures are authentic but not necessarily the original cast. Rodin sculptures are limited to only 12 casts total. For example, the “Gates of Hell” sculpture in the garden is one of only four others in the world.

Very remarkable to see these up close where you can even touch them. Guided tours are available by reservation on Fridays and Saturdays. This is one of the many attractions on the Stanford Campus.