Recently celebrating its 40th anniversary the San Jose Museum of Art has been a showcase for contemporary West Coast collections. Its distinct voice exhibits the unique evolution of the institution from a small Richardsonian Romanesque inspired art gallery to a museum which reflects the bay area’s visual art. Not surprisingly, the museum won the prestigious MUSE award from the American Association of Museums Technology Committee in 2007 and again in 2009, but don’t feel you need to be an art major to appreciate this downtown landmark, the Museum hosts an ice rink in its courtyard each winter and is available for many private and corporate events year round.