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    Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum

    Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum

    4.2
    (511 reviews)
    3.2 mi

    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.

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    Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum
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    The Tech Interactive

    The Tech Interactive

    3.4
    (764 reviews)
    4.6 mi
    Not-for-profit
    Established in 1998

    Located in downtown San Jose so parking on a weekend can be tough to find on the street or pricy in…read morenearby garages. Inside the museum is pretty great. It's a compact place with exhibits across 3 floors. And an IMAX theater showing short movies. The schedule was posted by the theater entrance. They even have popcorn like a real movie theater. IMO The exhibits would be for kids 8 and up. It's great that the tech exhibits have tech and biotech. The interactive stations are great for kids to focus and learn. It would probably take a solid 3 hours during low crowd time to try everything. It is a place where kids roam and touch everything so some surfaces will be sticky or gross feeling. Staff at the museum were all very friendly and helpful. Overall, the place was inviting with lots of great learning and info for everyone interested.

    Uniqueness: Sadly, a lot of the original exhibits and contraptions have been replaced. But at least…read morethe Human Body Exhibit is still here! Wait Time: [x][x][x][x][x] Service: [x][x][x][x][ ] Setting: [x][x][ ][ ][ ] Cost: [x][x][x][ ][ ] Recommendation? Sadly, for a musuem recommendation for the kids, it feels quite limited in what they have to offer and other museums in the Bay Area have more to do for the kids and even the adults. I was quite disappointed at how much has changed at the Tech Initiative (not Tech Museum) recently. It felt like a lot of the key exhibits and attractions of the museum have been replaced or lost vs what it used to be a couple years ago. The museum felt unusually more spacious i.e. a lot of empty space than before due to exhibits being removed and interestingly, it felt slightly outdated. The Human Body exhibit was still there so that was nice to walk through and the Rube Goldberg exhibit outside was exactly as it was years back. The gift store was pricey and didn't have as much interesting gifts but the IMAX show felt just like before & was included in the admission, which was nice. With all the changes that this museum has gone through, I unfortunately won't be coming back here in a while until there's something new that's rolling through.

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    A family at the Living Colors Lab, where you can engineer bacteria to glow different colors.
    A family at the Living Colors Lab, where you can engineer bacteria to glow different colors.
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    The de Saisset Museum

    The de Saisset Museum

    4.3
    (15 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    Visited the De Saisset Museum this past weekend, which can be found in the middle of campus at SCU…read more The main level included photography showcasing Muwekma Ohlone tribal members, youth dancers, and noteworthy figures, celebrating historic traditions, as well as a screen room which also featured photos and informative descriptions of interesting monuments in the bay area that I've never paid much attention to while passing in the streets and parks (ie. the Eagle, Coyote, and Hummingbird bronze sculptures at Park Ave Bridge in SJ, central to the creation story of the Muwekma Ohlone tribe). The lower level exhibition details the life and history of the Ohlone tribes in Thámien (what we now know as Santa Clara County), great setups and displays for viewers to explore and learn about village customs and the use of resources along the water, as well as religious and cultural artifacts associated with Mission Santa Clara and an interactive exhibit honoring the native people (life, death, emancipation, etc.). Of course, the history and founding of Santa Clara College (now SCU) is also recognized, being the first "institution of higher learning" in California, items like Santa Clara College paper money displayed as part of the permanent collection in this museum. With a lot to compare it to, this wouldn't exactly be at the top of my list for art/history museums (especially with several galleries closed for installation), but it still had plenty to offer, and doesn't cost a thing to visit, plus parking was free and easy on a Sunday, so I'm giving 5 stars.

    This is a museum that features art by staff and students. The admission is free. Unfortunately,…read morethey made me leave my purse in a cubby. I wish I had known ahead of time about this so I would not have taken it. I could not really take my time enjoying the exhibits whilst worried that my purse would be stolen. Upstairs are two galleries featuring paintings and photographs. Downstairs is a nice group of historical exhibits.

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    Main level (upstairs) exhibits
    Main level (upstairs) exhibits
    Main level (upstairs) exhibits

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    Moffett Field Museum

    Moffett Field Museum

    4.9
    (21 reviews)
    6.0 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!)

    Very nice volunteer-led museum in the old Moffett Field. Amazing collection of model aircraft, many…read moreto scale, including blimps. Various military vehicles and mementos are more on-subject than the astonishing model train setup also found here. Moffett Field--with its huge dirigible hanger--was a primary location for aircraft patrolling the Pacific Ocean. Not many will recall the blimps, much less the original dirigible, but many can recall the daily turboprop, later jet powered, flights scouting out potential threats over or under the waves.

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    Blimp hanger under renovation (it's massive)
    Blimp hanger under renovation (it's massive)
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    Computer History Museum

    Computer History Museum

    4.4
    (392 reviews)
    7.2 mi

    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!

    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.

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    Punched Card Gallery in Revolution exhibition.
    Punched Card Gallery in Revolution exhibition.
    Calculators Gallery in Revolution exhibition.
    Calculators Gallery in Revolution exhibition.
    Calculators Gallery in Revolution exhibition.

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    Calculators Gallery in Revolution exhibition.
    Et Voila Paris

    Et Voila Paris

    5.0
    (6 reviews)
    9.9 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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    Walking tours in Paris can be customized according to your interests
    Walking tours in Paris can be customized according to your interests
    Et Voila Paris
    Et Voila Paris

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