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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Peace Garden Tour

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

Today: Peace Garden Tour at the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum. The banks of the Nile provided the ancient Egyptians with fertile soils and fresh water to farm wheat, fruits, and herbs that sustained their civilization for millennia. In celebration of their natural abundance, the ancient Egyptians would build elaborate and beautiful gardens that provided a place … Continue reading "Peace Garden Tour"

$8 – $10

Mummification Apprenticeship | Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum

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

Today: Mummification Apprenticeship at the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum. The ancient Egyptians believed that the preservation of the human body was critical to safe passage into the afterlife. Beginning with simple burials in the desert sands, the Egyptians created new methods of mummification that prevented the decay of the body for thousands of years. Exquisitely preserved, … Continue reading "Mummification Apprenticeship | Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum"

$8 – $10

Labyrinth Walk | Egyptian Museum

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

Join us as we explore the Rosicrucian Labyrinth, modeled after the famous Chartres Labyrinth in France. Filled with beautiful California native plants, the Rosicrucian Labyrinth leads to the very center of a sacred oak grove. Learn about the history and design of labyrinths through a brief talk, and then join us as we walk the … Continue reading "Labyrinth Walk | Egyptian Museum"

$8 – $10