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Tuesday through Sunday 10am – 5pm
First Friday of every month 8 – 11pm
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August 2, Sunday, 2 – 3pm

Kids Create

Get ready to explore the many cultures in our community with this popular program. Join us each month as we celebrate a different tradition through story and a hands-on art project. Kids Create is a multicultural arts program for children aged 5-10.
Materials fee: $7.50. Must pay materials fee in advance to confirm reservation. Fee may be paid online or at 408.971.0323 x14. Walk-ins accepted only if there is room at the session.
This month’s theme: Showy Shadows: Javanese Shadow Puppets
See the complete Kids Create calendar.

 

August 7, Friday open from 10am – 5pm and again from 8-11pm
Museum admission free all day

South First Fridays

South First Fridays are an eclectic evening of arts and culture in downtown San Jose’s SoFA arts district, centered on South First Street. Held on the first Friday of every month, the arts venues on South First Street are all open from 8 until 11pm and offer free admission and a wide variety of live entertainment. It’s a lively scene attended by arts-lovers of all ages.

 

August 8, Saturday, 1–5pm
Quilt Appraisal with Julie Silber

Join this wonderful opportunity to have your vintage quilts (those made before 1960) appraised by a leading authority on quilting history. Julie Silber has more than 35 years of experience in buying, selling and appraising antique quilts. Receive a verbal appraisal for $30 per quilt, or a written appraisal for $75 per quilt. Call 408-971-0323 x14 to reserve your time slot.

 

August 9, Sunday, 1–2pm
The World of Joyce Gross According to Julie Silber

Join Julie Silber in the galleries as she talks about her 40-year friendship with Joyce Gross and their combined passion for historic quilts and collecting. Silber will give her lively and spirited insights into her colleague, her amazing collection and life that she led. Advance ticket purchase recommended. $15 general, $10 members and students with ID. Tickets: Online or call 408.971.0323 x14.

 

August 9, Sunday, 2–4pm
The World of Joyce Gross According to Julie Silber

Opening reception for The World According to Joyce Gross and Fabric Tattoos: The Spirit of the Mola. Free to members and free to the public with Museum admission.