De Saisset Museum
Museum University art and history museum at Santa Clara
A university museum at Santa Clara exhibiting regional and historical art; draws students, local residents and school groups to rotating shows.
De Saisset Museum is an art and history museum located on the campus of Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, California. It houses a permanent collection of regional and historical works alongside rotating exhibitions and educational programming.
Galleries that present a mixture of Californian and regional art, mission-era objects, Native American artifacts and changing temporary exhibitions. The museum supports teaching and scholarship while serving as a public cultural resource for the university and surrounding community.
Named for the De Saisset family, the museum was established by the university to conserve and display its collections and to provide a gallery and learning space for students and the public. It has developed a programme of temporary exhibitions, scholarly displays and community events.
Situated on the Santa Clara University campus in Santa Clara, the museum is close to the campus mission and within easy reach of downtown Santa Clara and the city’s transport links.
- Collection focus: Part of Santa Clara University, the museum presents rotating exhibitions alongside a permanent collection that includes regional art, mission-era objects and Native American material.
- University museum: Functions as a university teaching museum with programs for students, faculty and public audiences including temporary exhibitions and educational events.
How to Get to De Saisset Museum #
Located on Santa Clara University campus on El Camino Real in Santa Clara, California. Accessible by VTA light rail and buses; parking available on campus for visitors (verify weekend restrictions). Check the museum website for current hours and exhibit schedules.
Tips for Visiting De Saisset Museum #
- Check the university museum schedule for rotating contemporary exhibitions and campus events.
- Parking on campus can be limited - use public transit or campus shuttles when available.
- Spend time in the museum's study center if research materials are needed; staff can assist with university archives.
Best Time to Visit De Saisset Museum #
Best during the academic year for the full program of exhibitions and talks; weekdays are quieter.
Weather & Climate near De Saisset Museum #
De Saisset Museum's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Mediterranean - Warm-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from 5°C to 29°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with 82 mm of rain.
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February
February is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm).
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March
March is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 10°C. Almost no rain.
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 13°C. Almost no rain.
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July
July is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 1 mm.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain.
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September
September is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 13°C. Almost no rain.
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October
October is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall.
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November
November is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm).
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December
December is the coolest month with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm).
