Please review the information below before your visit.

MUSEUM ENTRY 

What are the museum's open hours?
The Cantor Arts Center is open Wednesday and Friday from 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Thursday from 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Will a reservation be required and what is the cost?
Advanced reservations are not required. Admission is always free.

WHAT TO EXPECT ON YOUR VISIT 

Will coat/locker rooms be open?
Locker and coat room are fully available to visitors. We recommend leaving any valuable items at home, not in your car. 

How should I prepare for my visit?

• Pack light, and remember that some items—including large bags, food, and drinks—are not permitted in the galleries.
• Please visit the Stanford Transportation page to familiarize yourself with the contactless web/app system to pay for parking.

PARKING AND AMENITIES 

Where can I park? 
Parking enforcement hours for visitor and hourly parking space is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with no enforcement on the weekends. Payment for visitor parking uses the ParkMobile app, website, or phone. If you plan to visit during the week, we strongly recommend that you review Stanford’s Parking and Transportation guide to purchasing visitor parking prior to your visit.

How do I pay for parking?
Payment for visitor parking uses a contactless process using the ParkMobile app, website, or phone. Please visit the Stanford Transportation website for detailed instructions on how to pay for parking, rate information and ParkMobile zone numbers at Stanford.

Is the cafe open?
Yes! Tootsie’s at Cantor is open Wednesday-Sunday during museum hours with coffee/tea services from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.; lunch service from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.; tea service from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.; and dinner service on Thursdays from 5:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Will all galleries be open?
All galleries at the Cantor are open for viewing with the exception of galleries being reinstalled. You may notice during your visit that some cultural objects in our galleries are covered from view. Learn more about why.

Will catalogs be available for purchase?
Catalogs are available for purchase in the Main lobby of the museum during museum visitor hours. We accept credit cards only. All sales are final.

Are wheelchairs available for visitor use?
Wheelchairs are available on a first come, first served basis and are located near the Main Lobby adjacent to the access elevator.

PROGRAMS AND GROUP VISITS

Tours and Group Visits
Please visit the Tours and Group Visits Page for the latest information on in-person tours, guided and class visits, and virtual guided visits.

Public Programs
Please check the Programs Page of our website for more details and information about our upcoming programs.

Cantor Digital Guide
The Cantor Digital Guide is an arts and culture app that enhances your visit to the museum while at the same time providing you with useful information about our museum.
This digital guide goes beyond the traditional museum experience, taking you behind the scenes at the Cantor with exclusive, expanded content including audio guides from artists, curators, and more.