Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University
Cantor Arts Center (officially Iris and B.
A museum inside Stanford
Palo Alto is the nearest base
Palo Alto is 3 miles southeast, with 41 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1894
Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University dates from 1894. About ↓
Best months: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct and Nov
February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 62–79°. When to go ↓
An airport 7 miles away
San Carlos (SQL) has airline service, about 7 miles from Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University.
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Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Stanford. Green months are the mild ones.
Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University
Cantor Arts Center (officially Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Center for Visual Arts at Stanford University, previously the Stanford University Museum of Art) is an art museum on the campus of Stanford University in Stanford, California, United States.
The museum first opened in 1894 and consists of over 130,000 sq ft (12,000 m2) of exhibition space, including sculpture gardens. The Cantor Arts Center houses the largest collection of sculptures by Auguste Rodin outside of Paris and the Soumaya Museum in Mexico City, with 199 works, most in bronze but others in different media. In 2024, the Cantor was ranked by the Washington Post as one of the five best college art museums in the U.S.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1894
- Wikipedia readers
- 5.8K a year
Where to stay near Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Palo Alto (41) and San Francisco (528).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford | in town | — | 1 1 campground | 18,662 | $2,000K | — |
| Palo Alto | 3 mi southeast | 5 min | 41 31 hotels · 3 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds | 67,609 | $2,000K | C− |
| San Francisco | 27 mi northwest | 40 min | 528 426 hotels · 24 motels · 37 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 27 hostels · 6 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 826,079 | $1,395K | D |
| Mountain View | 6 mi southeast | 10 min | 36 30 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins | 85,438 | $1,927K | C− |
| Sunnyvale | 9 mi east | 15 min | 42 34 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 156,577 | $1,802K | C |
| San Jose | 22 mi southeast | 35 min | 133 95 hotels · 19 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 7 campgrounds · 4 RV parks | 989,814 | $1,233K | D |
| Santa Clara | 12 mi southeast | 20 min | 38 34 hotels · 4 motels | 133,446 | $1,583K | C− |
| Menlo Park | 4 mi north | 5 min | 15 14 hotels · 1 campground | 32,713 | $2,000K | C+ |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University
Other well-known places within 31 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
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Big draw629 mi LandmarkLombard Street
Big draw30 mi GardenPresidio of San FranciscoPhoto credits
Levi's Stadium: Matthew Roth, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary: druchoy, CC BY-SA 2.0 · California's Great America: Oleg Alexandrov, CC BY-SA 4.0 · USS Hornet: kitmasterbloke, CC BY 2.0 · Chase Center: Gregory Varnum, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Oracle Park: User Coasttocoast on en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lombard Street: The original uploader was Y6y6y6 at English Wikipedia., Public domain · Presidio of San Francisco: Robert Campbell, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Visiting Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University
Is Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University in Stanford?
Yes. It’s inside Stanford, CA.
When is the best time to visit Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University?
February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, with highs of 62–79°.
How far is Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University from Stockton?
About 60 miles northeast of Stockton, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University?
San Carlos (SQL), about 7 miles away. The nearest big hub is Mineta San Jose (SJC), about 14 miles.
Where should I stay near Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University?
Palo Alto (3 mi, 41 places to stay), San Francisco (27 mi, 528 places to stay) and Mountain View (6 mi, 36 places to stay).
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