Cultural and Performing Arts
Works by local, national and international artists are on display at the more than 30 galleries and museums within San José. The San Jose Museum of Art features changing exhibition of 20th century American art. San José is also home to world-class performing art companies, including the San Jose Repertory Theatre (which opened in November 1997), Opera San Jose (founded by 20-year Met star Irene Dalis), San Jose Symphony Orchestra (with renowned director Leonid Grin), American Musical Theatre of San Jose (the highest subscribed musical theater in the nation), Ballet San Jose of Silicon Valley, and Children’s Musical Theater of San Jose.

Visitors interested in knowing what festivals, events, cultural arts and performances are taking place in San José should visit http://www.artsopolis.com/, the Valley’s ultimate guide to arts and culture.