Monday, September 01, 2008

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The Butterfly Zone: The Conservatory of Flowers’ exhibition of live butterflies

Conservatory of Flowers9 AM- 5 PM Closed Mondays

Fly on over to the Conservatory of Flowers this spring because the butterflies are back, and there are more than ever. The popular exhibit…

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Robots: Evolution of a Cultural Icon

San Jose Museum of Art11am - 5pm

Robots: Evolution of a Cultural Icon examines the development of robot iconography in fine art over the past 50 years. In 1920, the term robot…

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Room for Thought

SFMOMA10am - 5:45pm, open till 7:45pm on Thu & Sun

Computer-generated video installations by Alexander Hahn and Yves Netzhammer. Computer-generated video installations by Swiss artists Alexander…

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Digital Transformations

The Intel Museum9am-6pm

Explore through interactive exhibits how technologies used to capture images, communicate across distance and record sound have evolved over…

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The Art of Lee Miller

SFMOMA10am - 5:45pm, open till 7:45pm on Thu & Sun

Exhibit showcases the greatest photographs, some never seen before, of Lee Miller and her unconventional life. One of the most unconventional…

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Frida Kahlo

SFMOMA11am - 5:45pm, till 8:40pm on Thu

Exhibit showcases 50 paintings from the beginning of Frida Kahlo's career in 1926 to her death in 1954. Mexican artist Frida Kahlo began…

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Chihuly at the de Young

de Young Museum9:30am–5:15pm

New, site-specific installations by glass artist Dale Chihuly. Chihuly at the de Young takes a comprehensive view of the artist’s dramatic,…

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Simply Shaker: The Ben and Toby Rose Collection of Shaker Arts and Crafts

Museum of Craft & Folk Art11 am – 6 pm

An exhibition that highlights masterpieces of Shaker furniture, and includes objects broadly representing Shaker life and Shaker style. Simply…

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Power & Glory: Court Arts of China's Ming Dynasty

Asian Art Museum10 am to 5 pm, Until 9 pm on Thurs

Why are Ming vases cherished as exquisite artworks of majestic perfection? Find out at this unique exhibition of more than 200 Ming treasures…

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Ira F. Brilliant Center for Beethoven Studies

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Librarycall for details

Displays of original Beethoven manuscripts, first editions, a lock of the composer's hair, art and demonstrations of historical keyboards. Fifth…

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New Work: Zilvinas Kempinas, Alyson Shotz, Mary Temple

SFMOMA10am - 5:45pm, open till 7:45pm on Thu & Sun

Working in distinct styles and media, Zilvinas Kempinas, Alyson Shotz, and Mary Temple explore the transformative properties of light, underscoring…

Alice's Wonderland

Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose10am–5pm

From the "Riverbank" to the "Underground," explore this 2,500 square-feet exhibit based on "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland."

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Aviary and Bee Hive Exhibit

Coyote Point Museumcall for details

Plus animal displays

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Capelinhos 50-Year Anniversary

History Parkcall for details

Documentation of the 50 years since the devastation of the Capelinhos Volcano, which caused a wave of immigration of Azoreans to California.

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Label Legacy

History | San Josesee website for details

This online exhibit focuses on various local labeling companies, the labeling process and the legacy of the everyday works of art. Visit…

Technology Exhibits

The Tech Museum of Innovation10am-5pm

Museum hosts "Life Tech," "Innovation" and "Exploration."

408.294.8324

Voices From the Cannery

History | San Josesee website for details

An online-only exhibit presenting oral histories from former plant workers. Visit www.historysanjose.org/cannerylife to view the exhibit.

Top Secret: Mission Toy

Children's Discovery Museum of San Josecall for details

Children discover different toys from around the world. Free with admission.

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Harvey Comics Exhibit

Cartoon Art Museum11am-5pm

"From Richie Rich to Wendy the Witch: The Art of Harvey Comics" displays original art from comic books and merchandise.

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Light Walks

Exploratorium10am-5pm

Works by Jane Aaron, Michael Brown, Mark Esper, Kit Kube, and Michael Through October 5, 2008 Light Walks is an art exhibition in honor…

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