Bay Area Events

Shown concurrently at the Green Library on campus.

Jeffrey Hatcher presents "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" based on the story by Robert Louis Stevenson. Previews May 10–15.

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

W. Somerset Maugham's comedy about modern English life is performed by Santa Clara Players. Opens Fri, May 16. Thu-Sat, 8pm (2:30pm only Sat, May... More

Displaying a range of artifacts and displays related to the history of computers, dating back to 1939.

Exhibit depicts the uses of local land and its inhabitants over time.

An exhibit of photographs.

The museum hosts a variety of ongoing, hands-on exhibits for kids. Exhibits include "Bubbalogna," "Current Connections," "Secrets of Circles" and "WaterWays."

One of the earliest designs for an automatic computing engine. Live demonstrations take place Wed-Fri at 2pm and Sat-Sun at 1 and 2pm.

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

A re-creation of a Victorian parlor in the museum's "home life" area, showing the utilitarian side of art. Firefighters of the Past: Building ... More

An exhibit featuring works by 100 young artists from Arts Council Silicon Valley's ArtsConnect program.

See box-inspired art created from ceramics, photographs and old wooden molds.

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

In the Contemporary Gallery.

Ongoing displays featuring California's contribution to flying history. Children 4 and under are free.

Plus animal displays

Showcasing works by at-risk youth aged 13-18 who participated in this arts education program.