# San Jose Museum of Art: Family Art Studio & Visual Storytelling

> Event for families in the San Jose–Sunnyvale–Santa Clara area (CA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Nov 7 – Nov 8 · 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Where: San Jose Museum of Art, 110 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113
- Ages: Ages 3-14 and families
- Price: $15 Adults, $12 Seniors, Free for kids & youth (ages 17 & under) and college students with ID
- Status: Ended (last date Sun, Nov 8).
- Organizer: San Jose Museum of Art
- Official page: https://sjmusart.org/tickets
- Last checked: Fri, Nov 6

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## About

The San Jose Museum of Art (SJMA), located next to the Circle of Palms in downtown San Jose, is offering a Family Art Studio experience this weekend. Children will be guided by resident art educators to appreciate cutting-edge contemporary paintings and immersive sound and light installations. In hands-on workshops, they can create their own "Silicon Valley Color Memory" collage albums using watercolors, paper cutting, eco-friendly fabrics, and mixed media. The exhibition halls provide "Look & See" visual exploration cards specifically for children, guiding young visitors to experience the beauty of art from multiple perspectives, including light and shadow, texture, and emotion.

Family Experience and Facilities:
• Strollers and Accessibility: The museum features a completely accessible design, with elevators connecting all exhibition floors and wide, flat walkways, allowing strollers to move freely throughout all areas.
• Parent-Child Facilities: Restrooms are equipped with safe changing tables. The lobby offers soft resting sofas and gentle lighting, suitable for soothing and feeding infants.
• Recommended Age: Children aged 3 to 14 and families who enjoy artistic creativity.
• Visit Tip: It is recommended to book tickets online in advance. Directly opposite the museum is San Jose's famous Circle of Palms, where you can take a leisurely stroll after the art activities.

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