de Saisset Museum
500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95050
11AM–4PM everyday
Time spent: 25 min
FREE parking, Free admission
When you arrive at Santa Clara University (SCU), you will need to obtain a visitor’s permit from the SCU kiosk and park at the free 2-hr visitor parking lot. If the kiosk is not staffed like on weekends, you should be able to park without it. The museum is located past the water fountain and on the right.
The art museum is divided into three floors. When you enter, you’ll be on the 2nd floor which will showcase the rotating art exhibit and auditorium. On the third floor is the men’s restroom and a couple of paintings. Finally, the ground floor displays the permanent exhibits collection containing artifacts of old Mission Santa Clara and SCU from way back in the days.
Triton Art Museum
1505 Warburton Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95050
11-5pm everyday
FREE parking, Free admission
Time spent: 20 min
The Triton Art Museum is located directly in front of Santa Clara Civic Center. Plenty of free parking around on the street or in the parking lot. Art exhibits are always rotating and seem to feature modern artists. There are art sculptures outside surrounding the building, Overall, it is a quick stop for people visiting the SCU campus.
