Stanford’s known for its world-class art collections – and there’s no better place to experience it up close than around the Cantor Arts Center, where an outdoor sculpture collection features monumental works from acclaimed artists.

Andy Goldsworthy’s Stone River, a 445-foot sandstone wall built from stones salvaged from campus buildings damaged in the 1906 and 1989 earthquakes, is easy to miss – which is exactly how the artist wanted it. Richard Serra’s massive steel Sequence features 12 curving steel plates weighing 235 tons, built to be walked through and experienced from the inside out.

And tucked into an acre of cypress trees and gravel paths modeled on Parisian gardens, the B. Gerald Cantor Rodin Sculpture Garden holds 20 bronze masterworks, including The Gates of Hell and The Three Shades.

All are open to wander, free, every day of the year. Free public art tours in the Cantor Museum and the Anderson Collection are also offered each week.

Book a tour here.

Coming to campus

As a platinum-level Bicycle Friendly Campus, Stanford offers more than 13,000 bike parking spaces. The Marguerite shuttle is free and open to the public, traveling to and around Stanford campus on weekdays. Hourly paid visitor parking is available in designated areas and managed through Park Mobile. Many lots on campus are free after 4 p.m.