I like that its only for kids at a young age, so they don't get overwhelmed with being around older…read morekids. Love that there's so much for the Littles to discover. We've been here twice and my son loved when they had the curious George attraction. He also absolutely loved the water station, be prepared to bring an extra change of clothes and towels for the little ones. And let them play in the water area last cause my son will not play elsewhere after he discovers the water station!

This place is awesome! I've only been twice so far and have already signed up for a membership…read morebecause I can see myself coming here with my family more during the warmer summer months. My 1.5 year old's favorite exhibits are the water/ball area, outdoor bubbles, market stand with the pretend food, and the dancing room. They also have a room that you can rent out for birthday parties, which would be so fun for all the guests!

Great museum with friendly staff and interactive exhibits! They do a great job of making each…read moresection super interactive. For example, they have a place where you can play ancient Egyptian games with friends, exhibits that require guests to push buttons / ask questions, and even a passport book where people can collect stamps and write notes! It doesn't just have to be for kids - I was entertained as an adult doing these activities They have a lot of artifacts, model replicas, and even a mock tomb area. It was great for being able to 'visualize' what everything would have looked like back then. It did seem like quite a few artifacts were casts of the real thing though. There was plenty to see and we spent a few hours there. The staff are also very friendly and passionate about the subject. Even when we were just looking at exhibits, they told us about different facts / activities that the museum was hosting. Outside, there was plenty of parking and even a garden you could visit. I really enjoyed coming here and highly recommend visiting if you get the chance!

The Rosicrucian Museum has the finest collection of Egyptian artifacts in the country. The docents…read moreare knowledgeable and helpful. The stone tomb is atmospheric. I felt like I was in ancient Egypt. A person can learn a lot about Egyptian history by going there. The garden grounds are lovely. I enjoy walking through them. Be sure to bring a camera. There is ample parking so there is no need to worry about parking on the street. Visitors from outside the area will delight in the experience.

Wasn't able to go due to a schedule conflict and had to cancel the day before. Sandy, their Senior…read moreGuest Relations Host, not only got the tour canceled and refunded, but she emailed me right away to let me know everything was handled. Appreciate the wonderful customer service, looking forward to being able to go visit sometime!

We went over Memorial Day weekend (Sunday) and had a tour at 11:20. Our AMAZING tour guide River…read morewas kind enough to add on people that missed their booked times because it was a holiday weekend and they knew that they had the ability to manage large groups. River was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining and made our trip extra memorable. Our group was so large and not necessarily listening to directions to move all the way into rooms to allow space for everyone on the tour. The tour could ONLY be benefited by a capacity limit with compensation for the guides for tours exceeding that capacity to ensure everyone (guide included!) has the best experience. Either way, amazing experience! Thank you, River!

Tickets are free for SJSU students! I've been here twice and both times the exhibits were…read moreinteresting and the place, well maintained. Although the museum is small they change their exhibits every now and then which means I'll definitely be back. It's also, a super short walk from campus which is a bonus. There's no food allowed inside but the staff held onto ours at the front which was really nice.

Always a nice visit to see what new exhibits they have going on. Love how small and intimate the…read morespaces are. You can easily take your time visiting every piece without feeling like you have to rush it. Some of the new works in the new "Motherboards" exhibit are really cool too. Will be back!

5.26 You'll find the cheapest, best, most comfortable…read moreentertainment ANYWHERE here. And then there's the sound system - as good as ANY theatre. We saw the ABBA light show - more spectacular and longer than any fireworks you'll ever see. Very few people proving this is grossly under appreciated and I'd like to help fix that here. You WILL NOT REGRET attending and supporting this treasure in our backyard!

I came here for the Taylor Swift laser show and it was a fun way to spend an hour. It was just fun…read moremusic, lots of screaming kids singing the lyrics, and some cool lasers to look at. I did have to close my eyes a few times to give them a break from all the colorful lights. You can choose where to sit when you come into the planetarium room. The presenter did a good job. The visuals were a bit older, but it was still fun and the ticket prices were pretty reasonable/affordable. There were lots of parking available in I think Lot E.

ICA is a large cool funky art space that also hosts events…read more Among the many cool restaurants and bars along south First Street are the cool artsy venues. The Institute of Contemporary Arts (i.e. ICA) is fantastic. It showcases local Bay Area artists' works among others. Super friendly staff are on hand and have the latest scoop on upcoming happenings. Go online to see upcoming events at the ICA. You may discover some cool-funky talks and art shows. Happy adventures!

Feeling arty-farty, I decided to go check out the Institute of Contemporary Art. It's located in a…read morereally cool area of First St. Admission is free which is always nice. I wanted to donate and the friendly guy asked if I wanted to sign up to get information, but I declined. I was the only one in there. The exhibit was called "Allegedly the Worst is Behind Us" which featured 12 artists and their work expressing intergenerational trauma. The work was very personal and moving and inspiring too. The work was much more interesting than the San Jose Art Museum. I felt the work would definitely resonate with others who may have experienced the same thing. Since I saved $20 on the last museum, I put it in the donation box in the front. Great place to come to!

Parking is seamless and stress-free. While admission is free, the high quality of the exhibits…read moremakes you feel it's genuinely worth supporting. I deeply appreciated their tasteful, low-pressure approach to donations, it creates a welcoming atmosphere that actually inspires visitors to contribute willingly. A beautiful space that deserves to be recognized for its quality, not just its price tag.

Beautiful small museum with changing exhibits. A lovely, uplifting way to fill an hour or two.read more

Spent a few hours at the Computer History Museum and didn't expect it to feel as reflective as it…read moredid. The museum walks you through the evolution of computing, from early mechanical calculators to modern microprocessors, software systems, and AI. You can see machines like ENIAC (one of the first general-purpose electronic computers) along with punch-card systems, the Apple I, and other machines that once felt futuristic and now look dusty and almost fragile. Everything here is built in layers, not in isolation: ideas evolving over time, people contributing in ways that are not always visible at first, yet shaping the outcome. Still, it is striking to see how these machines have become extensions of how we think nowadays (our brains). We offload memory, rely on algorithms to anticipate what we want, and increasingly hide behind screens. We run away from the real world and avoid real human connection. In some ways, it can feel easier to trust systems than real people because systems are predictable, responsive, dopamine-inducing, and do not require human effort or vulnerability. People do. People are messy. Here where the museum unexpectedly becomes even more reflective. It makes you wonder how easily we stay self-contained, avoid the messiness of real connection, and fill the space with endless technological distraction. Roughly 1 in 2 U.S. adults report experiencing loneliness, with in-person social interaction declining over time. Technology makes it easier to stay in your own world, away from uncertainty, risk, and the effort real closeness requires. So where does this lead us? What is our future? Is it for our good? If it feels easier this way, is it actually better? Are we becoming more connected, or just more efficiently alone? P.S. I think the admission for youth should be cheaper.

A fantastic journey through the history of computing! So…read moremuch to explore here and they even offer demonstrations. Always a great time.