Cantor Arts Center
add photosThe Cantor Arts Center's diverse collections span continents, cultures, and 4,000 years of art history and include the largest gathering of Rodin bronzes outside Paris. Come see a wide range of changing exhibitions and take advantage of docent tours, lectures, gallery talks, symposia, classes, and special events.
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"Big Collection"
This is more of a place for adults but the best part about it is that it is free. The building is two stories and each level contains a lot of art. The building is beautiful and if you are on Stanford Campus I would recommend at least stopping by this place.
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"Interesting collection"
The Cantor Art center is home to an interesting collection. They have a couple of mummies, some Greek pottery and a large African art collection. It really isn't a place with anything for small children. We did some of the basic "lets find colors" but too much is highly touchable/breakable for a toddler to run around. It may be fun for older kids though. My toddler did enjoy running around the statues outside. Cute little gift shop though with a nice selection of books.
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"Free and easy way to introduce kids to art"
If you're kids don't know the first thing about fine art, this is a great place to start without having to haul them to a fancy place up in the city. My 3 year old son loves running around the Rodin sculpture garden and trying to imitate their poses.
We often bring bubbles to play with on the lawn adjacent to the outdoor garden to make room for lunch because the Cool Cafe is not to be missed. We always order the beet salad for me, a turkey breast sandwich for daddy, and a soup and sandwich combo for the O-dogg.
If you have more time, bring your kid's bikes and bike around campus. Lots of great paths that are blocked off from cars.
They also have classes for kids starting at age 5. Registration required.
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"Wonderful collection of Stanford Family artifacts"
This free museum houses an impressive collection of European and American art, as well as the Rodin sculpture garden. My favorite part is the Stanford Family Collection. I loved seeing Leland Stanford's toys and treasures that he collected on his fabulous family globe trots as a young boy. He would no doubt have been an enthusiastic Trekaroo contributor.
There is also a small Andy Goldsworthy installation. You can purchase Goldsworthy coffee table books in the museum store.
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"Love it"
Love it, love it, love it. It is free, it is interesing, it is beautiful. There have a wonderful collection of Rodin scultpures (and among them the Thinker) outside and inside. The exhibition on the Stanford Museum is small but very interesting. PRimitive art is wonderful. I always encourage families to visit it and then visit Stanford University.
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"Art for parents and kids"
It's a great place to view quality art work with no admission charge or long lines. There's a Rodin Gardens outside, and a sculptured river rock where kids love to roam after being introduced to the masterpieces inside. Located right in the Stanford University Campus, this museum includes an indoor-outdoor cafe and gift shop.
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