Plus appréciés Attractions à San Jose

A special museum dedicated to buses, the Pacific Bus Museum of Fremont is located on Shinn Street. On display are up to 20 buses of different sizes belonging to different eras. Explore vintage coaches and browse through well-preserved equipment, mementos, photos, and other displays here. Details about the opening hours and upcoming events is available on the museum’s website.

This is one of San Jose's rare galleries and performance spaces dedicated solely to alternative works, exhibitions and shows. Since the 1970s this place has stood out in Silicon Valley with its continuous showcasing of local and nationwide talent. Entirely volunteer-run, the gallery has sponsored a variety of events over the years, from video and new media artists to experimental performance works. Their diversified shows and exhibits attract people from all walks of life. Admission is free except for performance nights.

Founded in 1965 in Los Gatos, California, the New Museum Los Gatos – NUMU is a famous history and arts museum. The museum was formerly called the Museums of Los Gatos but acquired its new title post the renovation and reconstruction work that was completed in May 2015. The newly refurbished museum has three brand new exhibition halls that are popular venues for art and history exhibitions. Spread over 6000 sq. feet of building space, there are 6 galleries in total that hold at least 9 annual exhibitions, along with specialized training programs, workshops, classes and the permanent Los Gatos History Exhibit.

Children's Discovery Museum has two floors worth of exhibits and activities, including a history of bubbles, face painting and all sorts of things to keep children busy and thinking. The museum is a giant structure straddling the Guadalupe River Park, so picnics are common for visitors. It is located right on the light rail station, which makes public transportation a snap. The museum offers facilities for birthday parties and special events for all sizes of groups, from small gatherings of 10 to large groups of 1000.

Located right next to the picturesque Professorville neighborhood, the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo has been a reliable source of family fun since 1934, when it was established as the first children's museum west of the Mississippi. The zoo houses around 200 species of animals, including snakes, reptiles, tortoises, sharks, raccoons, bats, a red-tailed hawk and two bobcats. A total of 14 hands-on museum exhibits are designed to educate children about physics, earth science and math. It is also a popular destination for field trips and birthday parties.

Peralta Adobe & Fallon House Historic Site is made up of two different buildings. One is the oldest address in San Jose, the latter is the home built by a former mayor in the late 19th Century. See what life was like in the 1900s and get a rich dose of fascinating local history. This site also contains an excellent bookstore. Tours are available by appointment only.