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Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose |
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180 Woz Way, San Jose 95110-2722 • 408-298-5437
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DOWNTOWN. The Children's Museum, a contemporary structure whose purple façade is fairly easy to spot, was designed with three concepts in mind: Community, Connections and Creativity. Indeed, kids – and their parents – are invited to participate in various interactive exhibits, ranging from technology to the arts. Many of the patrons' favorite exhibit is "WaterWays," an exhibit that teaches about the properties of water and includes a working canal system. |
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History Park at Kelley Park |
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1650 Senter Rd, San Jose 95112 • 408-287-2290
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DOWNTOWN. This open-air museum focuses on the history of the city and the Valley. Within its approximately 25 acres are a replica of San Jose's original Main Street, a fire station, and an old-fashioned ice-cream parlor. You can also visit a hotel, print shop, doctor's office, blacksmith, and one-room schoolhouse. In addition, the campus boasts an exhibit gallery and hosts several special events throughout the year. |
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Intel Museum |
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2200 Mission College Blvd, Santa Clara 95052-8119 • 408-765-0503
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The Intel Museum, despite its modest size, is an interesting place for adults and children of all ages. At this museum, you can learn a little about the history of both the Intel Corporation and Silicon Valley as a whole, including an interesting exhibit that explains the genesis of a computer chip. The museum store is located across from the museum and carries a nice selection of souvenirs and gift items. |
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Ira F. Brilliant Center for Beethoven Studies and Museum |
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1 Washington Square San Jose State University, San Jose 95192 • 408-808-2058
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The Center for Beethoven Studies finds its home on the campus of San Jose State University. If you are an aficionado of classical music, especially that of the great German composer, then this museum is a definite "must see." Included in the collection are early editions of his music, memorabilia, and original manuscripts. |
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Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum & Planetarium |
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1664 Park Ave Rosicrucian Park, San Jose 95191 • 408-947-3636
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If you're entranced by the culture, technology, and philosophy of ancient peoples, you'll definitely want to visit this museum, which boasts one of California's most extensive collections of ancient Egyptian art and artifacts. Tour a replica of a tomb, see a garden of palms and papyrus, and marvel at a few mummies. The museum's planetarium shows films that coincide with the era, seeking to elucidate how people thought and responded to the world in their day. |
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San Jose Museum of Art |
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110 S Market St, San Jose 95113-2383 • 408-271-6840
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DOWNTOWN. This marvelous art museum focuses on contemporary California art. The museum's collection includes paintings, photography, glasswork, and sculptures. Special exhibits by the likes of Dale Chihuly, whose chandeliers adorn the museum's main entranceway, are quite common. The museum also hosts poetry readings, seminars, and opera recitals. Patrons will find jewelry, books, and unique gift items at the Museum Store. |
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San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles |
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520 S 1st St, San Jose 95113 • 408-971-0323
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DOWNTOWN. San Jose is home to the oldest quilt museum in the United States, and the unique facility hosts ever-changing exhibitions of textile arts from around the world. In fact, if you visit expecting to see only a collection of traditional quilts, you'll be happily surprised to discover a wealth of contemporary items too. Great displays beautifully document where quilts have been and where the art form is going, thanks to talented folks from far-flung locales. |
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Tech Museum of Innovation |
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201 S Market St, San Jose 95113-2008 • 408-294-8324
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The noisy Tech Museum of Innovation, located on the Cesar Chavez Plaza, isn't too hard to find for its bright orange exterior tends to capture the eye. This is a great place for kids to be kids and adults to follow suit. Here, you can hop behind the wheel of a remote control Martin or do a test run on the same virtual simulator that the U.S. bobsled team used during their training. Other exhibits include laser technology, robotics, and space exploration. |
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Triton Museum of Art |
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1505 Warburton Ave, Santa Clara 95050-3791 • 408-247-3754
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SANTA CLARA. Originally founded in San Jose in 1965, the Triton moved to Santa Clara shortly after its opening. The museum, as always, showcases modern art from the Valley and the Bay areas and hosts several international exhibits each year, along with offering lectures and classes. Photographs, watercolors, wood block prints, and more are among the media displayed, and Native American works from the 19th and 20th centuries are also highlighted. Among the facilities employed are four pavilions and seven acres of land. |
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