Best Things to Do in San Jose
50 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Anno Domini Gallery
Anno Domini Gallery is an attraction located in the SoFA neighborhood.
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Children’s Discovery Museum
The Children’s Discovery Museum is an attraction located in the SoFA neighborhood.
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Chinese American Historical Museum
The Chinese American Historical Museum is an attraction located in the Little Saigon neighborhood.
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History Park at Kelley Park
History Park at Kelley Park is an attraction located in the Little Saigon neighborhood.
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Institute of Contemporary Art San José
The Institute of Contemporary Art San José is an attraction located in the SoFA neighborhood.
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Japanese American Museum of San Jose
Located at 535 N. Fifth Street in Japantown, the Japanese American Museum of San Jose collects and preserves Japanese American art, history, and culture. Its mission emphasizes sharing these resources with the Greater San Francisco Bay Area.
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Japanese Friendship Garden
The Japanese Friendship Garden is an attraction located in the Spartan Keyes neighborhood.
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KALEID Gallery
KALEID Gallery is an attraction located in the SoFA neighborhood.
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Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana
Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana is an attraction located in the SoFA neighborhood.
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Object Art Gallery
Object Art Gallery is an attraction located in the Japantown neighborhood.
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Roberto Adobe & Suñol House
Roberto Adobe & Suñol House is an attraction located in the Willow Glen neighborhood.
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San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles
Located in the SoFA neighborhood, the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles focuses on textile arts.
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San José Museum of Art
Located in the Downtown Historic District, the San José Museum of Art serves as a cultural attraction for visitors.
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Santa Clara County Fairgrounds
Located on Communications Hill, the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds serves as a local attraction.
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South Bay Historical Railroad Society
Located in Newhall, the South Bay Historical Railroad Society operates from a historic railway station. The former building serves as the Edward Peterman Museum of Railroad History.
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The Alameda ArtWorks
The Alameda ArtWorks is an attraction located in the Buena Vista neighborhood.
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The Tech Interactive
The Tech Interactive is an attraction located in the SoFA neighborhood.
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Empire Seven Studios
Empire Seven Studios is an attraction located in the Japantown neighborhood.
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Hellenic Heritage Museum
Located in Little Saigon, the Hellenic Heritage Museum serves as a local attraction for visitors.
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Jeff Garcia Hall of Champions
The Jeff Garcia Hall of Champions is an attraction located in the Spartan Keyes neighborhood.
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Monopoly in the Park
Monopoly in the Park is an attraction located in the SoFA neighborhood.
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Portuguese Historical Museum
The Portuguese Historical Museum is an attraction located in the Little Saigon neighborhood.
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Viet Museum
The Viet Museum is an attraction located in the Spartan Keyes neighborhood.
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de Saisset Museum
Located in Newhall, the de Saisset Museum at Santa Clara University opened in 1955 after Isabel de Saisset bequeathed her estate to the university. The collection features nearly 10,000 art pieces and historical artifacts, including works by Ernest de Saisset and California mission items, and is open to the public free of charge.
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Carmel and Thomas Fallon House
The Carmel and Thomas Fallon House is an attraction located in the Little Italy neighborhood.
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Happy Hollow Park and Zoo
Happy Hollow Park and Zoo is an attraction located in the Little Saigon neighborhood.
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Hudson Gateway Place LLC
Hudson Gateway Place LLC is an attraction located in the Civic Center neighborhood.
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Little Italy Museum and Cultural Center
The Little Italy Museum and Cultural Center is an attraction located in the Little Italy neighborhood.
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Luis María Peralta Adobe
Located in Little Italy, the Luis María Peralta Adobe is the oldest building in San Jose. It was constructed in 1797 by José Manuel Gonzeles and named for its notable resident.
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Animal Contact Area
The Animal Contact Area is an attraction located in the Little Saigon neighborhood.
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Doc's Critter Cave
Doc's Critter Cave is an attraction located in the Little Saigon neighborhood.
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Keep Around Carousel
Keep Around Carousel is an attraction located in the Little Saigon neighborhood.
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Pacific Fruit Express
Pacific Fruit Express is an attraction located in the Spartan Keyes neighborhood.
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Wildflower Meadow
Wildflower Meadow is an attraction located in the Naglee Park neighborhood.