About the Cantor

Serving the Stanford campus, the Bay Area community, and visitors from around the world, the Cantor Arts Center provides opportunities for all visitors to connect with a diverse collection of art, special exhibitions, and public programs. Founded when the university opened in 1891, the historic museum was expanded and renamed in 1999 for lead donors Iris and B. Gerald Cantor. The Cantor’s collection spans 5,000 years and includes almost 42,000 works of art from around the globe. The Cantor is an established resource for teaching and research on campus. Admission to the Cantor is always free, as are the tours, public programs, and family activities we offer to the public. New expanded hours make the museum accessible on Thursday evenings until 8pm and starting at 10am on the weekends.