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de Saisset Museum

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The museum is currently closed for installation and the academic break.

The museum will resume gallery hours in September with the following exhibitions:

  • Scan of black and white announcement with white background and black text on left and white text on black background on the right. Text reads THE FOUR Judy Chicago, Lynda Benglis, Miriam Schapiro, Bonnie Sherk, de Saisset Art Gallery and Museum, University of Santa Clara, January 9 - February 23, 1973, Reception: January 9, 7:30-9:30
    The Four (Revisited): Judy Chicago, Lynda Benglis, Miriam Shapiro, Bonnie Sherk (1973/2027)
    September 22 - December 11, 2026 (Closed November 21-30 for the academic break)

    The Four (Revisited): Judy Chicago, Lynda Benglis, Miriam Shapiro, Bonnie Sherk (1973/2027) examines an exhibition of the same title (The Four) that took place in 1973 through original artworks and archival materials.

  • Three Generations: The Kunimatsu Family Art Legacy
    September 22 - December 11, 2026 (Closed November 21-30 for the academic break)

    Three Generations: The Kunimatsu Family Art Legacy, curated by Kelly Detweiler, Professor, Art and Art History is offered as part of the Faculty-Driven Exhibition series.

  • Installation view of gallery wall featuring framed black and white photographs
    Mentors, Collaborations, Influences: New Acquisitions from the Diane Jonte-Pace and David Pace Collection
    February 17 - June 13, 2026 (Closed March 14-30) ;

    September 22 - October 4, 2026

    Mentors, Collaborations, Influences features new acquisitions donated by SCU Professor Emerita Diane Jonte-Pace to the de Saisset's permanent collection in conversation with artworks created by David Pace, former SCU Faculty member

  • Photographs of tule reed cutaways, Mission church ceiling, and Mission Santa Clara exterior
    California Stories from Thámien to Santa Clara
    Ongoing Exhibition

    The Santa Clara Valley has a rich and dynamic history. Through historical objects and artifacts, the permanent California Stories exhibition traces the story of the site where Santa Clara University now stands, from Native California to the founding of Mission Santa Clara de Asís, through the Rancho Period and Gold Rush, and up to the early years of Santa Clara College.