Attractions in San Jose

Best known for its sunshine and its ties to technology, San Jose has much to offer even the most discriminating traveler.  Whether for business or pleasure, this beautiful California city has something for everyone.  With over 300 days of sunshine, near perfect weather, a multitude of sites to see and, not to mention, the opportunity to play Monopoly on a 930 square foot board, as well as its proximity to the Pacific Ocean, it makes this a must see destination for anyone traveling to northern California.

Emma Prusch Farm Park
647 S King Road, San Jose, CA 95116
408-926-5555
Emma Prusch Farm Park is the result of a generous gift from one of San Jose's pioneer families. The property was deeded to the City of San Jose with the understanding that it become a center for learning about the region's agricultural past.
 
Children's Discovery Museum San Jose
180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA 95110-2780
408-298-5437
Children's Discovery Museum is a hands-on museum featuring over 150 interactive exhibits.
Children of all ages are invited to test, prod, taste, crank and tinker in the striking purple building in Discovery Meadow.
 
Ira F. Brilliant Center for Beethoven Studies
One Washington Square, San Jose, CA 95192
408-924-4590
One of the largest collections of first and early editions of Beethoven's music outside of Europe.
 
Mexican Heritage Corporation
1700 Alum Rock Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116
408-928-5510
The heart and soul of cultural arts can be found at the Mexican Heritage Plaza, located in the oldest and largest Mexican-American community in East San José. Capturing the spirit of Mexican traditions creates a gateway to culture history, literary arts, and visual performance. Roam the historic Chinampa, floating gardens, view contemporary art in the exhibition galleries, or enjoy one of the many theatrical performances in a 500-seat state-of-the-art-theatre.
 
Peralta Adobe - Fallon House Historic Site
175 West St. John, San Jose, CA 95110
408-993-8182
This historic site offers a unique look into San Jose's Mexican and Spanish history through the daily lives of two prominent early San Jose families. The adobe, built in 1797, is the city's oldest address and the last remaining structure from El Pueblo de San Jose & de Guadalupe. Across the street, the lavish 1855 Fallon House was home to one of San Jose's early mayors, Thomas Fallon. The mansion showcases 15 fully-furnished Victorian period rooms and also features an exhibit on Santa Clara Valley.
 
Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum
1342 Naglee Ave, San Jose, CA 95191
408-947-3635
The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, architecturally inspired by the Temple of Amon at Karnak, houses the largest collection of Egyptian artifacts on exhibit in the western United States -- including objects from pre dynastic times through Egypt's early Islamic era.
 
San Jose Historical Museum
1650 Senter Road, San Jose, CA 95112
408-287-2290
The San Jose Historical Museum consists of 25 acres with 27 original and reconstructed homes, businesses, and landmarks highlighting the culture and history of San Jose and Santa Clara Valley. The museum is unique with paved streets, running trolleys and an old-fashioned Ice Cream and Candy Parlor, and a museum gift shop.
 
San Jose Museum of Art
110 South Market Street, San Jose, CA 95113
408-271-6880
The San Jose Museum of Art presents a full range of exhibitions with a focus on works created during the 20th Century, including painting, sculpture, installations, photography, works on paper, and video.