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    49ers Museum

    4.4 (45 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Rings and trophies
    Annabelle R.

    This is a great museum documenting and honoring the 49ers, past and present, the many achievements of the players and organization over time. It has a lot of nice touches... life size statues of great players, Coach Bill Walsh's office recreated, displays of great moments (trophies and rings, first Super Bowl championship in 1981, Jerry Rice's 206 touchdown footballs hanging from the ceiling), and cool stuff like authentic Candlestick seats, Colin Kaepernick's time capsule, old ticket sales signs ($2 general admission) and colorful Kezar posters. There are several interactive exhibits too, such as touchdown dance, and jumping, running, and football catch (with a motion sensing application). I like the design of the museum overall, going from room to room, each area offered something new and different. And though the museum is not huge, it's definitely worth the $15 they charge for a self-guided tour, and worth checking out even if you're not a huge Niner fan. Museum hours are different on game day. I attended the Niners vs Raiders pre-season game last Sunday at 1pm. The museum hours were 10-1pm, for game attendees. Was pretty empty and no line around 11:30am, but it definitely got more crowded as it got closer to 1:00 (game time). The entrance to the museum is on Tasman Street, near Levi's seating sections 101/201/301. Parking is almost impossible on game days... meaning even if you pay for parking, there will be loads of traffic getting in and out of the area.

    Jason H.

    You'd expect nothing less than first class from a first class organization like the 49ers! The life-size statues have such incredible detail and the technology used for the videos and displays are what you'd expect in the heart of Silicon Valley. The docents are all incredibly knowledgeable and very friendly, too - not to mention in the 49er Team Store! We spent three hours and took it all in, including a viewing inside the stadium. Limited parking right outside the museum. General Admission is $15.

    Hall of Fame exhibit
    Na H.

    Came during our pit stop visit to San Jose. As hubby and I are die hard '9er fans, this was a must visit! We went on a Sunday while the team played away, which I would suggest is the best time to come. We entered and were greeted by a pleasant lady, who asked first if we were active/retired military (you get a discount). Regular price was $15 for adults. Next, another host joined us for the first leg of the tour and was very knowledgeable in all things 49ers.(FYI: picture taking is allowed, but no flash photos or videotaping permitted. Also no food or drink either). Before entering the exhibit, we walked past a giant screen and it projected a hologram of Sourdough Sam ('9ers mascot), a '9er's player(it was Patrick Willis!) or a Gold Rush cheerleader as if they were right beside you! Next we entered the Hall of Fame room, which included life-size statues of some of the most well-respected 49ers in franchise history. Fun fact: the statues had real clothing on them which made for a truly realistic look. They even had a statue of Dwight Clark suspended in the air at the exact measurements when he made his iconic catch! We then entered the theater for a 20 minute film on the history of the '9ers, which was narrated by past and future '9ers players and staff. The museum had a host of interactive exhibits on all things '9ers from the franchise's inception to present day. Historic relics were displayed throughout. Suspended above one were 206 footballs to note the number of touchdowns Jerry Rice completed during his time as a '9er! There was a display of the five Super Bowl trophies and rings too! There was also a makeshift turf field where you could get your throwing game on! After exiting the exhibit, you arrived at the team store stocked with everything 49ers in addition to a Levi's store display that had various 49ers/Levi's inspired apparel. All in all a great visit and a definite must for all of the 49er Faithful!

    Montana and Walsh
    Kyle M.

    I have been a 49ers fan since I was a child. I cherished the wins with Montana, Young, Garcia, and Kaepernick, while enduring the losses with Rattay, Dorsey, Smith, and Hill. So, my dad, uncle, and I were excited to tour the museum. The introductory film provides a nice history of the team's ups and downs. I like that the memorabilia incorporates 49ers players with American history and society. I also appreciated the variety of pieces in the museum, which span beyond just footballs and jerseys. There is an interactive section, which is especially engaging for children. However, the film fails to highlight Kaepernick. Although the film notes our appearance in Super Bowl XLVII reinvigorated the franchise, it does not even mention Kaepernick's name, the breakout star of the season. The film also avoids any close-up shots of Kaepernick. The museum, additionally, only includes one photo of Kaepernick. The franchise's success during Kaepernick's tenure in San Francisco is what led to the existence of Levi Stadium and the 49ers Museum. The San Francisco Bay Area prides itself on diversity and inclusivity, the principles Kaepernick protested for. Therefore, to relegate Kaepernick to background shots in the film and to only one photo in the museum, is just wrong.

    Natasha K.

    You don't need more than 30 minutes to walk through this place and snap a few pictures. They have statues, old jerseys and cheerleader outfits, photo opps, and plenty of info about the history of this team. The exit of course leads to the team store and bathrooms.

    Kenzie K.

    I must confess that I'm not much of a football fan generally, but my friend is a 49er fan born and bred, so I came here for a visit to make him happy. Despite my disinclination, once we were here I found myself enjoying all the interactive activates and the bronze states on display in the museum's lower level. You can learn cheer movements, and even kick a football on the field! My friend the 49er fan was completely mesmerized! He said that he found the entire museum really impressive, and he thought all the information on the team's history was fascinating :-) We both found the display of Super Bowl rings (which is in the museum's exit, right before you enter the gift shop) very impressive.

    206 TDS!
    Ro O.

    GREATNESS!!!! What else you want me to say?!? When you visit you experience greatness...championship culture!

    My group went in, Not free!  Was in group tour w/ museum $30
    Ann L.

    49ers Museum was included in my Levi's Stadium Tour so not sure the separate price, but together it was $30. Wanted to watch the movie they had on the 49ers, first time had technical difficulties so was told had to leave and not sit in the dark room, 2nd time it played for a while, then died near the end. So sad, was ok to see. Life-size replicas of some of the important 49ers were there. Bill Walsh, Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, etc. That was ok to see. Lots of little things here and there, lots of reading and some videos to watch. Bill Walsh's Office, Superbowl Trophys, Superbowl Rings. Some pic taking you can get emailed to yourself. Some people really enjoyed that. I think it's just meh, but I'm not a huge fan of the 49ers.

    Steve Young
    Sara G.

    I have pretty much been a 49er fan my whole life and I never knew a museum for them existed until recently. The museum is located at Levi's Stadium and is very well done. There is a lot of history, facts, and memorabilia starting from the early days to present day. It is very thorough and well presented. The first part of the museum involves wax figures of all the big players, coaches, and staff in 49er history. These include Joe Montana, Steve Young, Jerry Rice, and Bill Walsh, just to name a few. This is the part where you can take a bunch of pictures and selfies. The next few rooms involve the history of the team, including their five Superbowl wins, the Superbowl rings, old tickets, jerseys, and lots of other interesting historical memorabilia. Lastly, there is an interactive section of the museum where you can try on the helmet & uniform and test your skills at jumping, throwing, cheering, and dancing. There is also a massive 49ers helmet you can take pictures at for souvenir photos. The museum ends in the Team Store, so make sure you go and pick up some 49er merch afterwards! The museum costs $15 to get in and I think it is well worth the money.

    Russ V.

    I want to start by thanking the Walker Team and Jerry for arranging our visit to the 49er Museum. I admit it I'm a long time Niner fan that goes back to Kesar Stadium though I never made it there, my first game was at the Stick. You enter into a large lobby that has a huge TV screen that shows all of us waiting and a lot of the 49er players pop in and out saying and doing some fun things. Of course when the cheer leaders came up some of the guys pretended like they were hugging them...I know it sounds bad but it was kind of funny. You enter into the theater to watch a short video which was pretty cool and well worth seeing prior to going through the museum exhibits. The first section has life sized models of some of the famous players and plays. Of course " The Catch " Other greats such as Joe Montana with Bill Walsh and of course Jerry Rice just to name a few. You can literally spend hours in the museum. Many of the exhibits are interactive. You can see some videos, touch screens to display history and some of the Niner magic moments. The section with the Super Bowl Rings is incredible, I had no idea how HUGE the rings are! Check out the pictures of the footballs next to the rings,,,WOW. Also be sure to look up through part of the exhibit as the entire ceiling consists of hanging footballs. There are so many fun things to see that you could literally spend hours here. So many games and players throughout Niner history are highlighted. There are old uniforms, banners and gear of every kind is on display. Be sure to check out the prices of the games and refreshments. $3.75 for Reserved Seats at Kesar, but that was a lot back then. And yes of course you exit through the 49er store so be sure to pick up some 49er merchandise on the way out!

    Tiffany D.

    49ers Museum was just amazing and such an awesome experience. Being a 49ers fan practically since birth I've been wanting to visit since it opened and once I saw the Groupon I felt that was the perfect opportunity to go. I made sure to go in with an open mind and low expectations but I will tell you this museum totally exceeded my expectations from beginning to end. When you first walk in there are a few items to look at in the "lobby" area and then there's the popular hologram in front of the elevators, I didn't really get a chance to check that out too much because the movie was about to start and I wanted to catch that. But what I did see of the hologram was cool, it felt like the player was standing right next to me. Then you walk into the theater for the movie and I loved that it was like a mini Imax theater with some nice plush seating. The movie was about 20 minutes more or less and it was very informative and entertaining, this was probably my favorite part of the museum. Some parts were a bit emotional, I know I cried a couple times (don't judge me lol). Once the movie is over you walk into a section of the museum with a bunch of cool statues of the players, I also liked this portion because you were able to see both and older and newer players and take pictures with them. I did like that some of the staff members were around to give you a little bit of history and answer any questions you may have had about the statue portion of the museum. There were also some cool interactive photos where you could take your pictures, have them placed on certain player's bodies and them email them to yourself. There were also several interactive screens throughout the museum that gave you information from different important times throughout the 49ers career. They seemed to have really paid homage to Bill Walsh in the entire museum because his presence was felt and seen all the way through and they even had a nice replica of his office. Once of my other favorite parts of the museum was like a timeline or walk down memory lane, it showed the evolution of the uniforms and the team, highlighted important moments, of course the key players jerseys, cleats and gloves were also on display. The lower level is a very interactive and hands on portion, you are able to put on the uniforms and helmets. They have a field area where you can learn cheers from the Gold Rush Cheerleaders, throw the football, record a broadcaster video and so on. I just had the best time here and learned a lot, it's great to see the evolution of one of my favorite teams and see how they came from very humble beginnings to being one of the best in the NFL at one time. This is a must if you're a 49er fan, I guarantee you will love it and have a great time.

    Navarro Bowman (hologram) posing for that dude taking a pic behind him.
    Rodney H.

    For all 49er fans, the 49ers Museum is very well done. Growing up as a Niner fan, I was really impressed seeing all the exhibits and memorabilia from their rich history all right in front of me. Here are some of the museum highlights for me. First off, right when you walk in you'll see a projection of yourself with a hologram of a current player greeting you. I snapped a pic when Navorro Bowman came up. -- http://bit.ly/1XZixgp The very first room you'll encounter is the 49ers Hall Of Fame Room with statues of past 49er greats: Jerry Rice and Steve Young -- http://bit.ly/1Rcs1Ra Joe Montana and Bill Walsh -- http://bit.ly/1IXwTBA Dwight Clark with "The Catch" -- http://bit.ly/1mcOPDx Next there's a recreation of Bill Walsh's office -- http://bit.ly/1IXx6ou Then after that is the Heritage and Memorabilia Room: All of Jerry Rice's touchdown balls hanging above. -- http://bit.ly/1RGMDAj Joe Montana's rookie contract -- http://bit.ly/1HWKONy Gold Rush Cheerleader Uniform History -- http://bit.ly/1SQmUDY And the last room you walk through shows all 5 of the 49ers Super Bowl Vince Lombardi Trophies and Rings -- http://bit.ly/1OkcVmu There's also movie theater which plays a movie showcasing the history of the 49ers and an interactive exhibit room where kids can play around. The overall museum experience was great. I liked everything I saw and learned a lot of new things about the team history even though I've grown up learning about them my whole life. If you're a 49ers fan or a hardcore football fan in general, the 49ers Museum is worth checking out.

    Eddie DeBartolo, Jr. Hall of Fame
    Gerald R.

    PERSPECTIVE FROM AN ART HISTORY MAJOR As someone who studied art history I enjoy going to art museums. However there are very few art museums that show the progress of an art movement from the beginning and through its evolution. From my experience there are only two museums I visited that show the progress of art: the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy, that displays early and middle works of Renaissance paintings, and the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands, that exhibits most of Vincent Van Gogh's works from beginning to the end. Not only am I art historian scholar (yeah right), but also I'm a 49ers fan. I visited the museum last Sunday after the 49ers' win again the Giants. There weren't a lot of people that day so I was able to see a lot without feeling claustrophobic. As you first enter the museum you can go to the theater to watch a short film about the history of the 49ers. After watching the short film you enter the Eddie DeBartolo Jr. Hall of Fame to see the statues of influential figures of the 49ers. Most current 49ers fans think the history of the 49ers begin with the Super Bowl wins. In the Hall of Fame there people who have had a hand shaping the 49ers' identity such as the Morabito brothers, Vic and Tony, who founded the 49ers. Other figures include the Million Dollar Backfield of the 1950s that have all 4 members in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. As most 49ers fans I grew up idolizing players from the Super Bowl era. When I saw statues of Bill Walsh, Joe Montana, Ronnie Lott, and Jerry Rice they reminded me of their glory Super Bowl years and are considered by most historians as the greatest in their position. (Deion Sanders is considered the greatest cornerback of all time, but only played with the 49ers for 1 year and that's why statue isn't in this Hall of Fame). After passing through the Eddie DeBartolo Hall of Fame the next feature is the reenactment of Bill Walsh's office. It has a wood paneling reminiscent of buildings in the 1980s. There is a bookcase that shows his personal achievements in football. One of those achievements was a high school football that shows a record of 8-1. Bill Walsh's first head coaching experience was at Washington High School in Fremont. He coached for three years before accepting an assistant coach position under Marv Levy at the University of California at Berkeley. (Wow two future NFL Hall of Famers as head coaches working together.) That 8-1 record is from 1958 when the Washington High Huskies were league champions. He coached one more year at Washington High but didn't fare as well because some of his players had to go to another high school. To alleviate the growing overpopulation at Washington High School half of those students were enrolled in a new high school in Union City, James Logan High School, which opened in 1959. This is pretty in-depth information about Washington High School and James Logan High School correct? The reason I know this story is I also graduated from James Logan High School and our football rival is Washington High School. That is why I can relate to that artifact. The heart of the museum is Heritage Hall. This area links the history of the early years of the 49ers up to the current state by displaying artifacts that represent the whole history of the 49ers. One of the most informative tools is the touch screen monitor. These monitors are like an electronic timeline of the 49ers. I thought I knew a lot about the 49ers but I found out I really didn't know that much. I had a hunch why the 49ers name was chosen as a mascot. However I didn't know how the 49ers got their colors. I'll give you a clue it had to do with university in a city. What is it? You need to go to the museum to find out. I spent most of my time at Heritage Hall about close to two hours. There is so much history in this hall. I spent so much at Heritage Hall that I forgot to look at other areas of the museum before it closed. There's the By the Numbers Gallery that reveals the significant numbers in 49ers' history. Besides the number 16 on his jersey, what is the number 16 significant to Joe Montana? You have you to go to the museum to find that out. There's also an interactive area where you can throw the football to test your accuracy, run 40 yard dash speed, and test your vertical jump. My highest vertical leap was 32". I concede that jump will not make an NFL team but for a short Filipino like me I was excited I could jump that high. LOL. Of course you can't leave the museum without seeing the 5 Super Bowl trophies and 5 Super Bowl rings. Had I not spend too much time at Heritage Hall I would look at the trophies a lot longer. Next to each trophy is the Super Bowl ring that corresponds to the trophy. If you visit the museum just to see the Super Bowl trophies and rings it is worth a visit. As an art historian and 49ers fan you'll enjoy this museum to see the how history of the 49ers has evolved.

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    4.6 mi

    There are TWO listings here on Yelp for this great place. Same place, different address. I write on…read morethis listing as it shares the same address as the official website. (Can someone please consolidate the two somehow?) Great historical living museum of aircraft that served in various conflicts and battles. Not huge so happily, it's packed with wonderful archives and exhibits but does not require hours and hours to soak in. Any aeronautical enthusiast (or history buff) will surely enjoy a visit here. In addition to planes and parts, there are authentic uniforms, photographs, and documents to help with a better understanding of the times. Lastly, be sure to check out the train room, which is a lot of fun, too. It's easy to get mesmerized by the train cars of another era -- with double tiered tracks to follow along. Though it may not be a place you would hear a lot about, Moffett Field Museum is a well-cared for and important museum with much to enjoy. Note: Be prepared with your I.D. and check it out! (There are a few food options nearby -- so before you leave, ask the volunteers for recommendations and/or check Yelp!)

    The Moffett Field Museum is located right next to the famous blimp hangar at Moffett Field. The…read moremuseum has a lot of interactive things to enjoy including a cabin of a Harrier airplane, a WW1 walkthrough immersion exhibit, tanks, planes and helicopters. The docent's at the museum are very knowledgeable and absolutely love talking about the history of Moffett Field. Wifey and I spoke with one for nearly 2 hours as he guided us around the museum. The museum stays open with donations and most everything inside has been donated by people who was at Moffett field or their loved ones. If you want to learn some great history about our area and the war effort of years gone by then this is your place. And you get to see the newly revitalized Google hanger a too. :-D

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    Moffett Field Museum
    Moffett Field Museum
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    Computer History Museum - Software Arch in Revolution exhibition.

    Computer History Museum

    4.4(397 reviews)
    5.9 mi

    I have visited other computer history collections, including the National Museum of American…read moreHistory in Washington, D.C. I also went to school learning to program on some of the types of computers displayed here and later worked in software engineering. So I came into the Computer History Museum with a bit of a "seen it, done it, why do it again?" attitude. My husband and I ended up spending five hours here. Does that make us nerds? Probably. One of the highlights for me was the live IBM 1401 demonstration. When we visited, demonstrations were offered Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. and Saturday at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. I even got to create my own punch card and have it used during the demonstration. I'd learned about punched cards, but watching cards physically being fed into the IBM 1401 to program the computer was something I had never actually seen before. It made an important piece of computing history suddenly tangible. There are also live demonstrations of the PDP-1 on the first and third Saturdays at 2:30 and 3:15 p.m., and a Spacewar! Tournament every fifth Saturday at noon. You may even get the chance to play Spacewar!, one of the earliest video games. If you can attend a guided tour, I highly recommend it. Rather than simply walking past rows of old machines, the guide helped bring the history alive, including the ENIAC and the enormous changes in computer technology and chips over the decades. There is a replica of a World War II Enigma cipher machine on display, along with early census machines. The collection progresses through vintage computers such as UNIVAC, the IBM System/360, minicomputers and desktop computers, as well as the technology surrounding them: hard drives, mice, printers, computer chips and much more. Eventually, you arrive in the age of artificial intelligence and Ameca, the AI-powered robotic head and shoulders. You're supposed to be able to speak with her using a microphone, although during our visit she didn't seem to be able to hear what anyone was saying into it. There is also a café with coffee, other drinks, and grab-and-go food including sandwiches, hummus and pizza. There is seating both indoors and outside, which made it easy for us to take a break before continuing through the museum. One parking warning: we visited on a Saturday when a Vintage Computer Festival was also taking place. By the time we arrived around 10:40 a.m., the museum parking was full. Parking attendants redirected us to a Microsoft visitor parking lot about 0.45 miles away, and there was no shuttle, so we had to walk between the lot and museum. I expected this to be a relatively quick visit because I had already seen plenty of historic computers over the years. Five hours later, I had created a punch card, watched an IBM 1401 come alive, revisited computers and technology from my own past, and discovered quite a few things I had never seen before. Apparently, even for a couple of computer nerds, there was still plenty left to learn.

    I absolutely loved visiting the Computer History Museum! There is so much to offer here for both…read morekids and adults alike. If you have any interest in learning how computers were invented and how they've evolved over the last century, this is the perfect place to explore. It's incredibly well-curated and engaging. A few tips for your visit: Time: Personally, I would recommend setting aside at least 2 hours to fully explore the exhibits and really soak it all in. Food & Drink: They have a wonderful cafe on-site that serves great hot chocolate, coffee, and light snacks--perfect for a quick energy boost mid-tour. Parking: No need to stress about parking. They have a massive lot that looks more than capable of handling even the busiest weekend crowds. Highly recommend checking this place out if you're in the area!

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    Computer History Museum - Punched Card Gallery in Revolution exhibition.

    Punched Card Gallery in Revolution exhibition.

    Computer History Museum - Calculators Gallery in Revolution exhibition.

    Calculators Gallery in Revolution exhibition.

    Computer History Museum - Calculators Gallery in Revolution exhibition.

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    Calculators Gallery in Revolution exhibition.

    Et Voila Paris - The Pope's Palace of Avignon

    Et Voila Paris

    5.0(6 reviews)
    12.2 mi

    What would your dream trip to Paris include? I had a dream trip, told Celine Glon of Et Voila Paris…read moreabout it, and she made it happen. I had very specific ideas. I'm a writer and have just finished the first draft of a mystery novel that involves the life of Georges Bizet, composer of the opera, Carmen. I wanted to go to Paris and various places there to see where Bizet lived and worked so I could add such settings to my book. Celine made an itinerary for me, got me wonderful guides to drive me to these places and to tell me about their histories and even explore with me. NOT ONLY THAT, Celine got me introduced to people knowledgeable about Bizet, and she got me into places where people normally can't go. For example, there is a house in the town of Bougival near Paris where Bizet lived when he wrote Carmen. Celine got me a private tour of this privately owned house (not open to the public) AND an introduction to a board member of a society that promotes art and artists as part of the memory of Georges Bizet. She also got me introduced to a gentleman who speaks excellent English and who is extremely knowledgeable about classical music and opera so he could go with me to meet with the board member and see the home. There are many other things I could mention about the Bizet part of the trip, like my private tour of the Opera Comique (where Carmen opened in 1875) and lunch with the Comique's dramaturge. Again, the Opera Comique is not open to the public for such tours, but Celine arranged it all. Celine also booked me private guides to take me other places just for fun, such as Chantilly, which has the biggest collection of French paintings after the Louvre, and Malmaison, the home of Josephine and Napoleon Bonaparte. I could go on and on, but that would make this review too long. I'll close by saying that I would recommend Celine to anyone, including my closest family and friends. I trust her totally to come up with customized trips that will fit any needs. I highly recommend her. She has a million connections and I can see she is an expert in the art of making people's dreams come true in Paris and all over France.

    We had a great tour of Versailles , its park , and the " Petit Trianon , of Marie Antoinette" with…read moreEt voilà Paris in June 2017. We highly recommend Celine and her guides for anyone wishing an amazing journey in France and through time!!

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    Et Voila Paris - Walking tours in Paris can be customized according to your interests

    Walking tours in Paris can be customized according to your interests

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