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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Superstition Obstacle Course

Exploratorium10am – 5pm, Close Mondays

For many people, Friday the 13th suggests bad luck -- but is it really tempting fate or taking a risk to break a mirror? Are you Breaking a…

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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…

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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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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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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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Vollard, Editeur: Illustrated Books Published by the Legendary French Art Dealer

Legion of Honor9:30am-5:15pm

Vollard, Editeur is the second in a series of exhibitions that focus on legendary publishers who were primarily art dealers. Ambroise Vollard…

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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Timothy Horn: Bitter Sweet

de Young Museum9:30am–5:15pm

The Australian artist uses sugar, scale and the legend of Alma Spreckels as materials for three large-scale works. Australian artist Timothy…

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The Half-Life of a Dream

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

Exhibit contains 50 paintings, sculptures and installations that explores the transition of art since the post-Mao era. This selection of…

Technology Exhibits

The Tech Museum of Innovation10am-5pm

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

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Mary Cassatt and Les Femmes Impressionnistes: Berthe Morisot, Eva Gonzales and Marie Bracquemond.

Legion of Honor9:30am–5:15pm

At the time Impressionism was born, female artists were starting to come to the forefront of the art world. Women Impressionists breaks new…

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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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