Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum & Planetarium

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Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum San Jose
1660 Park Avenue
San Jose, CA 95191 United States Get Directions
408-947-3635
http://www.egyptianmuseum.org

Description

The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum  is home to the largest collection of Egyptian artifacts on exhibit in western North America. Source: Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum & Planetarium. Besides the artifacts on exhibit, the museum hosts workshops for kids in grades K-12 as part of their Junior Archaeologist Program. CelebrateFamily.us Best Bet: Walk the Labyrinth modeled after the famous Chartres Labyrinth in France located in front of the museum.

Hours:

Fridays 10 am - 5 pm Saturdays/Sundays 11 am - 6 pm

Admission:

Adults (Ages 18-64): $10.00 Seniors (Ages 65 and Older): $8.00 Students (With Valid ID): $8.00 Children (Ages 7 to 17): $8.00 Children (Ages 6 and Under): Complimentary

Special Discounts:

Enjoy a $1.00 discount if you're an adult member of KQED or in the Military with a valid ID.

Free Days:

None at this time.

Special Program for family, kids, teens, schools:

Junior Archaeologist Program

Events at this venue
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Myths of Ancient Egypt | Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum

Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum & Planetarium 1660 Park Avenue, San Jose, CA, United States

Today: Myths of Ancient Egypt at the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum. Preserved on their monuments and in their writing, the mythology of the ancient Egyptians has inspired humanity for millennia. We invite you to join us at the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum to help us bring some of these myths to life. In this workshop, our Museum … Continue reading "Myths of Ancient Egypt | Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum"

$8 – $10

Cleopatra: The Many Stories of the Last Pharaoh of Egypt | Egyptian Museum

Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum & Planetarium 1660 Park Avenue, San Jose, CA, United States

Travel back in time to the world of Cleopatra to learn some of the many stories of Cleopatra VII, one of the most intriguing women in all of history. We will then work as historians to carefully uncover the many layers of Cleopatra's story, exploring how history is woven from different perspectives. As we sift … Continue reading "Cleopatra: The Many Stories of the Last Pharaoh of Egypt | Egyptian Museum"

$8 – $10

Scribe School | Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum

Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum & Planetarium 1660 Park Avenue, San Jose, CA, United States

Today: Scribe School at the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum. The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum invites all aspiring poets, tax collectors, and tomb painters to enroll in Scribe School! Scribes worked tirelessly to record every detail of ancient life. Starting at a young age, scribes would begin the process of learning over 700 unique hieroglyphic characters, as well … Continue reading "Scribe School | Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum"

$8 – $10

Día de los Gatos (Day of the Cats)

Día de los Gatos (Day of the Cats) | Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum

Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum & Planetarium 1660 Park Avenue, San Jose, CA, United States

Join us for a family-friendly costume party celebration of Egypt’s sacred cats! Together we will make your own cat toys, experience a 2,000-year-old cat mummy up close, and enjoy a purr-fect afternoon of feline fun. Admission is free with paid entry to the museum.Admission PricesAdults (18-64) - $10.00Adults (65 and older) - $8.00Students with ID … Continue reading "Día de los Gatos (Day of the Cats) | Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum"

$8 – $10
Día de los Gatos (Day of the Cats)

Día de los Gatos (Day of the Cats) | Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum

Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum & Planetarium 1660 Park Avenue, San Jose, CA, United States

Join us for a family-friendly costume party celebration of Egypt’s sacred cats! Together we will make your own cat toys, experience a 2,000-year-old cat mummy up close, and enjoy a purr-fect afternoon of feline fun. Admission is free with paid entry to the museum.Admission PricesAdults (18-64) - $10.00Adults (65 and older) - $8.00Students with ID … Continue reading "Día de los Gatos (Day of the Cats) | Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum"

$8 – $10

Thoth’s Grand Masquerade | Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum

Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum & Planetarium 1660 Park Avenue, San Jose, CA, United States

Step into a world of ancient deities, tombs, and secrets at Thoth's Grand Masquerade at the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum! Join us as we blend Egyptian myth, modern technology, and spooky vibes for an unforgettable evening. Step into a world of ancient deities, tombs, and secrets at Thoth's Grand Masquerade at the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum! We … Continue reading "Thoth’s Grand Masquerade | Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum"

$20 – $25

Intelligence and Wisdom of Trees

Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum & Planetarium 1660 Park Avenue, San Jose, CA, United States

Today: Intelligence and Wisdom of Trees at the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum. Come meet the Trees of Rosicrucian Park! Founded in 1927, Rosicrucian Park is home to a diverse community of trees from around the world. Join us for a guided walk where we will learn about urban forest ecology, explore the emerging fields of tree … Continue reading "Intelligence and Wisdom of Trees"

$8 – $10

Cats! | Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum

Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum & Planetarium 1660 Park Avenue, San Jose, CA, United States

Today: Cats! at the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum. The ancient Egyptians were the original cat people. Cats can be found in Egyptian tombs, in ancient art, and even found mummified by the thousands as votive offerings. Cats were revered as protectors of grain from mice, warrior goddesses and protectors of children. Killing a cat, even accidentally, … Continue reading "Cats! | Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum"

$8 – $10