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Kids lead the way at Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose, exploring and discovering through open-ended, play-based learning. Over 150 hands-on exhibits and programs in the sciences, humanities, arts, nature, and health spark curiosity and ignite... more
The Hellenic Heritage Institute (HHI) is dedicated to preserving the rich Greek culture through researching, educating, promoting, producing and displaying cultural information through unique and entertaining programs. The Hellenic Heritage Museum,... more
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History Park offers an expansive, outdoor, gated facility with 14 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. This charming, historic town setting is complete with paved streets, running trolleys, mature trees and ambiance like no other place in the Bay... more
History San Jose aspires to provide innovative national leadership in preserving and sharing regional history by engaging diverse audiences in exploring the varieties of human experience that contribute to the continuing history of San Jose and the S... more
Admission Fee:  Adults - $5, Seniors/Students - $3, Children under 12, JAMSJ Members & Active Military Personnel - FREE The purpose of the Japanese American Resource Center / Museum (JARC/M) is to collect, preserve, and disseminate th... more
The Peralta Adobe — Fallon House Historic Site is located in downtown San José, alive with restaurants, bars, and unique vendors.  Adjacent to San Pedro Market, the Peralta Adobe Plaza offers outdoor seating where you can enjoy han... more
The Mission of the SJFM is to preserve the history of the San Jose Fire Department, educate the public and serve the City of San Jose and it's Fire Chief. We are very proud to share with you our great collection, one of the largest and best in the... more
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The San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) seeks to engage Bay Area audiences through innovative visual art exhibitions and educational programs. The ICA reflects and interprets the cultural and technical diversity of the region and helps us se... more
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Since 1969, when it made creative use of the old Romanesque post office building, until today, with a spacious, well-lighted vaulted two-story addition, the San Jose Museum of Art (SJMA) has hosted many memorable exhibits: the meta-outsider images of... more
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Whether you are shopping in the store's bright, historic wing interior during your next visit to SJMA, or shopping online from the comfort of your computer, The Museum Store offers a dazzling selection of art books, unique contemporary gift items, po... more
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The mission of the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles is to promote the art, craft, and history of quilts and textiles. The Museum advocates on behalf of quilts and textiles as a distinctly accessible and unifying visual, sculptural, and kineti... more
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The Egyptian Museum at Rosicrucian Park has been a fixture of San José life for so long that it is difficult to conceive of a time without it. Hundreds of thousands of residents and visitors to Northern California have experienced "history com... more
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With its splashy, mango-colored exterior, the Tech stands out among everything else in downtown San Jose. Millions have visited the place since it opened at the original location in 1990, which was around the corner on San Carlos Street. The Tech... more