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 Visiting the Beethoven Center

The Beethoven Center is located in Room 580 in the special collections area on the fifth floor of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library.

The King Library is on the campus of San José State University in downtown San José, at 150 E. San Fernando St., on the corner of S. Fourth and San Fernando streets. Public parking is available in the 4th St. Garage across the street (at 44 S. Fourth St.), and other nearby garages and lots. Metered street parking may also be available.

Hours:

Important notice:
Please note that the Center will have reduced hours on the following days this summer to accommodate staff vacations:

May 31: open 1-5 only
June 17: open 1-5 only
June 21: open 1-5 only
July 1-3: open 11-3 only
July 4: CLOSED
July 5: open 11-3 only
July 6: CLOSED
July 8-12: open 11-3 only
July 13: CLOSED
July 15: open 1-4 only
July 19: open 1-4 only
July 22: open 1-4 only
July 26: open 1-4 only
July 29: open 1-4 only
August 2: open 1-4 only

The Center will be closed for the following holidays and other events later in 2013:
September 2
November 11
November 28-29
December 23-31

Questions about your visit? Check our visitor guidelines or contact us.

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