This is a really awesome place and a must visit. Firstly it not very visible they should do something about that. Once inside its really amazing how many exhibits they have on display. They have divided the entire museum into several sections all of them with their own significance. All the exhibits have detailed explanation. You should have at-least an hour to browse through all of them. The ticket is $9 but worth it. They have discounted rates for Seniors, Military, Students. The staff there is super helpful.

One of the best museums I’ve been to for the cost. The building is beautiful and the garden outside. They have so many different artifacts and curated rooms and multiple mummies and sarcophagus that you can see up close. I visited this museum about 5-6 years ago and I still think about how cool it is. I hope to be able to look around again some day.

I’m so glad we decided to visit. The museum only costs $9 each for adults, and that is really such a low price considering it took about 2.5 hours to get through, and we did two extra workshops/tours. Everyone working here is friendly and the tour guide, Robert, was so intelligent and enthusiastic. It was family friendly but there are mummified bodies so kids may get a little freaked out. You could easily just avoid those galleries though. I highly recommend checking this place out!

Visited this place in 2012. It was really surprising to me with the amount of the exhibits they have in there. Love it.

This place is deceptively good! It looks a little corny from the outside but their collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts is like none Ive ever seen before. The museum is very well organized and there is so much to see. Its super reasonably priced and theres an actual replica of a tomb! Its a must-see if youre in the San Jose area.

Absolutely gorgeous! Inside the museum is so much bigger than it looks! I used to come here as a kid... Cant wait to come back!!

This is a very good museum for the price. $9/general entrance is pretty good for the experience. It has a good collection of Egyptian, Mesopotamia, Persian artifacts. There are several human and animal mummies to see, sarcophagus, instruments, statues. I was surprised by the new exposition on Alchemy on the 3rd floor... We loved it.

Wow, just wow. This place was super interesting with all of the artifacts. The outdoor area was in a word stunning. The history on display here is truly awe inspiring and takes you on a journey through time. The staff were very welcoming and informative. So much to see inside and out. The front walkway gave you a tiny insight to what your mind would be opened up to in a few moments. This place could easily take a couple days to see everything in its entirety. Thank you, when I am back in town I will be coming back for sure as I know I only saw the tip of the iceberg on our first visit.

Positives were that a lot of the interior displays were really interesting, also the exterior landscaping is awesome. The labyrinth will surprise you for not having tall walls. I would label it more of a succulent path. My favorite part was going into a tomb like tunnel that took you to the next section.Negatives were that some of the interior displays seem outdated and once you enter the main lobby and visit overall musty smell.

My husband and I found the museum to have an extraordinary collection of Egyptian items. We especially liked the way the presentation of these items were put together.

This is a must visit if you are in the area and have time. Very educational.

This was a very unique and interesting experience! I’ve lived near San Jose all my life and had never seen this place before.The campus is actually very large: there’s multiple buildings, large gardens, fountains, lawns, photo spots, etc. When we came there were some people taking wedding photos around the campus.When we got to the main building there are huge pillars flanking the entrance before you walk inside. Price is pretty good - $8 each I believe.The museum itself is interesting, but the decor could use some updating as it appears a little dated. There’s a really cool “tomb tour” where a tour guide walks you around inside a makeshift tomb which we definitely enjoyed. There are a few different floors and exhibits to check out, so if you have a couple hours on a Saturday I’d recommend!

Great collection of Egyptian artifacts. Very interesting and great for all ages. The garden was also very nice, and Id highly recommend you give yourself enough time to see everything. It is much larger than it looks when you first enter. The building needs some renovations, but dont let that detour you from the wonderful collection.

Its just an awesome place to learn so much about the Egyptian culture and architecture and so many other things. So many replicas and original displays makes it an awesome place to visit. The cost is ridiculously low. Learned so many facts about Egypt and its culture and its people. I am surprised how I missed this place considering it is so close to me. Its a must visit place if you around

It was the first time I saw an original mummy. I did not have any idea of visiting the place. I just dropped in there.Wow it was an amazing experience for me. Everybody in the staff was friendly. informative. Helpful. Many artefacts with real value can be seen here. The instructors explain the way the mummies are processed in very attractive way. Must visit place if You come to San Jose.

Amazing museum! General admission is as low as $9.- and on top of that you can watch free shows and get free tours. The gardens behind the museum are also just amazing! The museum has so many awesome things: mummies, a walk through a tomb, miniature displays of both the daily life for people in Egypt as well as miniature displays of building structures. Honestly this place is even better than Winchester mansion!!! My friends and I spend 3 hours at this museum and the gardens and all yesterday. I definitely recommend this place to anyone traveling through San Jose, it’s a one of a kind must see. Side information: We parked the car on a free public parking lot across the street, 5 min walk. The museum is wheelchair accessible, kids are free, with your triple A card you can get a discount, showings are at 2 pm and also 3:30 pm in the weekend, the museum has lockers and all building have bathrooms.

The museum was built to represent the Egyptian buildings. There were a lot of artifacts and with lots of detail.The service was really good. They have this tour where they bring you inside a tomb and they will explain everything in the guided tour. They are also there to answer any questions if youre curious.Definitely a place to visit if youre interested in Egyptian history!

I love this place, have found childhood memories of the museum. Its chock full of great Egyptian artifacts, the gardens and buildings are beautiful. It dates from the mid 1920s and its a nice day visit. The surrounding neighborhoods are very quaint and cute

This place is SO cool. The grounds alone are awesome and free, but so much neat stuff inside too

This place has some amazing facts...check it out

Great place. Very educational. Lots of great content and artifacts. Great for kids. Has a Garden and planetarium. I give it a 10 star...If you are up north in Cali stop on by. You will be happy you did.Frewil

It is really cool place for those who like history. You can touch history here.

From the outside, museum does not look like it is as LARGE as it actually is on the inside. The place is huge! There are different levels so put on your walking shoes. Many stairs to go up and down on. But there is a electric ramp for wheelchair or walker accessibility. There were a lot of people and many had brought their children, some seemed a little bored a lot seemed to have fun. From dieties, to actual mummified people, to beadwork, pieces from the tombs, and of course sarcophagus room. Give at least 2 hours, 3 if you decide to do one of the weekend workshops that are given-look on the website to find out which one is being given. There is also a lybrynth behind the building that you can walk and meditate with. There is also a separate planetarium but right now it is closed for renovations.

Really really good museum.. a good size with lots of repros and originals but the best thing is the showcases for every item are accompanied by text explaining their purpose/history/philosophy and value. This makes the whole experience more enjoyable and worthwhile. The gardens are a nice addition.

Tho I didnt go inside the outside was pretty cool, the coy pond was delightful! The outside was pretty neat and overall everything was beautiful.

This place is amazing if you enjoy Egyptian history. The grounds are beautiful. The only minuses are lack of food and a gift shop. It would have been nice to find videos or books on sale to further the experience

- Guided tours- Can be walked within 2hrs.- Reasonably pricedWhen you arrive right in front is the admissions desk. The price for two adults was $16 with a AAA discount applied. The staff was very friendly, nice and knowledgeable. You can walk around the galleries in any order. The are about six galleries in all. The gardens outside are beautiful. Overall a wonderful museum!

Serene experience. Be there before 9am.

Wonderful museum! Found this gem while visiting San Jose. Affordable and fabulous exhibits! Tells the story of Egypt from the start to the end, artifacts displayed nicely, information detailed. We loved wandering through and learning so much more than we thought we had known. Highly suggest a visit to spend a couple of hours!

This is a pretty amazing place if you like Egyptian artifacts. Extremely reasonably priced. The grounds are gorgeous as are the buildings. They have a planetarium (a separate fee but still reasonable). Plus they have a replica of a tomb that you can walk through! Very much worth a visit or two!

It was closed because we got there too early. But all the gardens are free. We spent a good time there. Loved it recommend for an early walk.

This is absolutely one of my favorite places in San Jose. I come here whenever Im in The Bay area. Its beautiful inside and out so you can check out the exhibitions or just walk around the gardens.

ABSOLUTELY ENJOYED IT, ITS A HIDDEN JEMIt has 10s of mummified animals and 3+ mummies.Was very informative

Great little museum near the Rose Garden.Displays are informative and attractive but a little dark in places.There are all sort of side rooms and a tomb mock up, so its worth going when you have more time than we had.

Lots of interesting exhibits. A bit cold inside so take a jacket.

One of the best museums I’ve ever visited! Despite being small, the displays were very interactive and informative (it felt like we were transported into the Egyptian civilisation). Displays were also easy to understand and not too over the top, making it universal for all age groups. Overall, this is definitely a must-see in my book!

Well curated collection, but could use better upkeep.Theres free parking at the back of the museum compound, a decent entrance fee (generous discounts available).There had been much to learn and be amazed at. My favorite part was the underground walkway that made one feel what its like to walk through an Egyptian tomb.The building is dated, and the grounds look like they only get a cursory manicure every now and then, but its easy to see how beautiful it all was (and could still be). The pond in the Peace Garden had some healthy koi inhabitants.Would love to come back and see the museum in a polished and renovated state.

Tomb tour was awesome, so many great exhibits! Spent four hours there. Lots of steps, but staff are willing to help people with mobility issues to use the chair lift up and down.

Dark as a cave but definitely worth a visit! Adult tickets are $10, student with ID is $7, and theres a AAA price of $9. I spent almost 3 hours here so I think its 100% worth the price. Theres a really cool replica of a tomb, its very dark and the floor is uneven so watch your step! Theres a lot of Ancient Egyptian artifacts and various replicas as well. The placards are very informative. Preserve the artifacts; be careful not to use flash photography!

Great artifacts, interesting things to see! The museum needs some updates, it looks like it hasnt seen a major update since the 80s. Also, it would be helpful if there was a suggested route so that the people would flow in a natural way through the exhibits, for now its a free for all and is confusing. Also there is so much information that it is overwhelming, there has got to be hundreds of thousands of words describing every little detail of every tiny artifact, its great to have that info, but too much for the average tourist. Overall satisfied, it just needs some updates to make it more receptive to the modern museum goer.

This museum is so educational! This was my grandsons first visit. He loved it!

I used my ID card to get the student price for the museum entry ($7) which was nice.The place is beautiful to look at from the outside. It has Egyptian style structures on all 4 sides of the museum.The exhibit is really good with so many original items (note that some will be remakes of the original). But the lighting is a bit dull inside which doesnt let you stay interested. I had a tough time being active and reading the information. But few of the exhibits are interactive and those are nice to see.Overall this is a one time visit, you will like it more if you become with probably an excited kid.

Great museum to spend an afternoon in. Dont miss the tour of the life size tomb, occurs hourly on weekend afternoons (check the museum websites public events calendar for listed times). Tour guide did a great job bringing to life the Egyptian beliefs on the afterlife and answering questions. Upstairs wing has a section dedicated to alchemy.

Great experience. Lots of cool artifacts and simulations of daily life in Ancient Egypt and other cultures.

This place is deceptively good! It looks a little corny from the outside but their collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts is like none Ive ever seen before. The museum is very well organized and there is so much to see. Its super reasonably priced and theres an actual replica of a tomb! Its a must-see if youre in the San Jose area.

Dedicated to the knowledge. No gift shop . And a beautiful garden with exotic plants. Didnt see the planetarium but Im sure it would have been awesome.

We werent able to go inside, but the gardens around the building were very nice to walk through. There are a lot of nice structures to look at as well. The Peace Garden was especially nice.

A good place to know about the mummification process. Also this place has a planetarium which has a beautiful show at 2.00 pm. Overall a wonderful place to know about Egyptian history, Gods and mummies!

Surprisingly awesome! Theres a replica of Egyptian thumb that you can walk into and experience what that mean. They also have some real mummies on display.

Very interesting and informative place. Great place to spend an afternoon at.

Had a great experience very informative and it looked small from the outside but once inside it was a lot bigger than I assumed and had a ton of artifacts and the 4 year old mummy was kinda creepy but was a good experience my daughter enjoyed and the tour guides are really helpful and you tend to appreciate how advanced and the way of life and thinking was back then , the replica of a tomb was great and I enjoyed the informative displays they do

Decent museum, collection is limited with many reproductions. There are some nice pieces and a fun reproduction of a tomb. More interesting to me is the organization behind it and the surrounding grounds. The organization is based on alchemy teachings which they believe originated in Egypt. This is why the museum has an neat alchemy display upstairs.

Wonderful museum. Lot of exhibits. Dont miss the tomb tour

Love as always to bring mew people, sorry no more gift shop. Sad staff were not to on top of it.

I came here for a field trip in my junior high(Dartmouth Middle) school, and was, well, delighted to see an ACTUAL mummy(though you could smell the rotten bones through the glass, which was unfortunate) and some more mummies, and a life size model of what a pyramid would look like, which was really cool but also scary(Im pretty sure that the life size pyramid is only accessible by the groups or classes with the guides). Overall, it was really nice and detailed.

I was last there over 15 years ago. They have greatly expanded their collection since then. The descriptions of what is in the display cases is very informative. Be sure to check out the gardens as well. Plan on a few hours when you go.

Lots to see and learn, excellent, nice gardens.

Great museum with friendly staff. The grounds outside are also very beautiful.

Amazing place to learn about culture and to showcase it through capturing it. Definitely a spot for a date or an amazing no-flash Photoshoot

It’s not a big museum, but quite nice. We liked the tunnel - dark Egyptian rooms. We have a 3-year-old, so it was a bit boring for him. Good museums are those that have something to play and interact with! Some faux sarcophagus that you could go into or any other games would be great.

Great Egyptian museum and grounds. Well developed exhibits. Its not a large facility; you can see the main museum in a couple hours if you move through at a normal pace, but you get a good cross section of ancient Egypt, similar to what you might expect at a larger location. No cafeteria inside, and they request no food be brought in, but there is in/out privileges if you have to break for lunch. Parking is a bit of a hit or miss; there is free on street parking surrounding the grounds, but its small business/residential around it, so on a busy day I can imagine it would be tough. Overall, definitely worth going!

Interesting museum with a wide range of different types of egyptian artifacts. Apparently, its the largest collection west of the Mississippi River. I have no way to verify that, but it is a hidden gem in the South Bay. Also, there is a very nice garden that surrounds the museum, so leave some time for that.

I was not planning to go there, just found the place while having a walk in the rose garden area neighborhood. It was closed at that time, but I enjoyed walks around it. It has beautiful plants, small mazes, pretty statues, quiet garden area where you can sit, small water pool with water lilies. It was amazing.

The garden is very nice. Perfect place to have a walk during weekend especially in the morning. I saw a lot of couples walking and talking pictures around the swamp and the building. Sometimes there are fish and beautiful flowers, you can see pomegrates and grapes. There are also 3 tables with chars under a very old tree, perfect to take a rest

First trip since the 70s, still as fascinating as i remember. A must see if you are 1. in the area 2. interested in history or art 3. an Egypt buff 4. a photographer.

Great price. Lots of artifacts and beautiful gardens to walk to nearby. We had an excellent guide who educated us at the museum. Many artifacts were borrowed from very famous museums.

My Lyft driver who had been to Cairo told me that this is a good exhibit with good collection of artifacts. At first I had my doubts, but ended up spending the whole afternoon there. They have 3 floors worth of Egyptian history. From their day to day artifacts to an actual mommy. Had a guided tour of the replica tomb which was fascinating. They also have a pretty Egyptian style garden in the back. Planetarium tickets are free too.

Interesting, great history. But can be very crowded in AM with school kids. Isnt a big all day type place, and kids get bored pretty quick as it requires a lot of reading of displays. Tours give better info and stories, listen in on tours never heard same thing twice.

Good exhibition at the museum! Good prices additional discount for military, seniors, students and teachers. Lovely gardens. Good location, free parking behind main entrance.

For the low price of the ticket I spent at least 2 hours walking amongst gods learning about the daily lives of ancient people and examining ancient artifacts. Spectacular gem of San Jose which needs more support and some updating.

We loved this place, though it could use some modern updates. Only $8/person or less if youre in the military or in education. Sooo much information and perfect for an Egypt enthusiastic. Definitely join the guided tours they offer. We listened to one on jewelry and it was very interesting. Also the Alchemy exhibit was fascinating. Very sad they didnt have a gift shop, though.

I will give a 3.5 star. Definitely kids who is learned or read about Egypt will enjoy this. You can spend an hour an half if you are enthusiastic about Egyptian history.

This place is so interesting! They also have tour times where they take you down below the museum into a recreation of a tomb. So cool!

There may be several museums in and around most large cities, but museums with authentic mummies and artifacts over 3000 years old are very uncommon.The Rosicrucian museum is a relatively small museum in size, but it has the largest collection of Egyptian artifacts in the whole of western North America. The ticket prices are very competitive and are cheaper than most museums in the Bay Area. Even better - the last 1 hour is completely free on the weekends! Parking is limited but free as well.

Walking the grounds alone is a great way to spend the day. It was beautiful even in the winter.

Wow, like 9 areas to check out. Egyptian artifacts, real mummies, history glorious! Free parking in back across the street. Plan on spending at least a few hours to see everything and take it all in. No snack bar inside or anything like that. Not even a gift shop but definitely watch the video as you enter to get a better understanding of the rosicrutean society.

We visited the Museum with my daughters 6th grade class, I found it very informative and the displays were impressive, wish we had a little more time to explore.

What a jewel. Accidentally found it, when arriving early for an appointment in the area...give yourself time to explore the grounds ... at least an hour. Pick up the laminated sheets ,posted at various spots around the property, it will help you navigate ,or understand what you are looking at.

Impressive!! Free admision the last hour!! Complete tour in one hour totally doable.

Lots of great artifacts with great detail about the history. Has a lovely outdoor garden.

Historically accurate, fascinating. They have a mock up pyramid you walk into. Self guided, great learning experience for all ages!

This is a fun museum. The garden is a great place to relax and read a book.

Really cool exhibits, each detailed with explanations of everthing inside. A lot to see, three stories of exhibits, artifacts, and models. We were really impressed with the life size tomb that you can take a free self-tour through once inside the museum. Ample parking on the side streets. Also cool that they try to get you a discount if you are a student, AAA member, etc. Definitely worth it for the value and also for the gardens and planitarium around the outside of the museum. A must-go if you are in the area.

Well designed museum showing Egyptian heritage in many aspects. There is ample free parking here.

Pretty cool place to get a glimpse of Egyptian culture with real mummies of humans and animals as well. You won’t regret going there to enhance your history skills.

Awesome experience. Elect for the free “guided” tours. Our tour guide (I wish I could remember his name) was fantastic; funny, resourceful, insightful.

Great place to visit. Interesting inside and beautiful outside.

Second time visiting. Its very cool.

Had a great time here. My daughter is obsessed with Eygpt and she was fascinated walking through the museum and seeing what was there. It was a very educational and fun day.I wish the planetarium experience was better. It was a let down.

I grew up playing in this Garden. Its home and still so very beautiful and unique! Another SJ treasure for walks and picnics. A few new programs have been added. I havent attended. I go for the landscape and views.

We had an hour before catching a flight out of town. Great museum! We rushed through in one hour at the end of the museums hours and saw almost everything. Probably would plan on a 2-3 hour visit otherwise.

So much to see! I need to allow more time, it was incredible how many artifacts are there. The rosetta stone was incredible, alchemy section was beautiful. Even in the tail end of winter the garden was full and beautiful. Dont skip the roses, truly divine.

This museum is amazing! If you have a love for Egyptian history then this place is a must see. I think we spent about an hour here and thats without taking advantage of any of the presentations.

Very educational. Great for all ages. Beautiful outdoor scenery, great for pictures. Also had a miniture cave you can walk through for a live feel. Very inexpensive.

Nice and helpful staff.. very informative and nice displays in the muesum, nice place to take 10 years old and above.. gardens are well maintained and are beautiful. Parking is a bit problem there.

I absolutely loved this museum! There were so many pieces, the theming and flow was intelligently laid out, and the staff there were ready and responsive to my questions. The alchemy exhibit upstairs was really interesting, and the way that it was laid out spoke to the passion of the curators.The grounds that the museum are on are some of the most tranquil, relaxing examples of native species and relaxation gardening that Ive seen.

Beautiful gardens. Quaint museum about Egyptian culture.

So much to see inside and out. Good for all ages. A full days entertainment

Beautiful Museum with displays on Egyptian burial practices. Interior was beautiful.

Best Egyptian museum this side of... well, Egypt! I was here once many years ago, and while age (and likely lack of publicity) has somewhat take a toll, its still an amazing educational trip! Get a taste of the real Egypt, if you cant make the trip to Gaza! (They wont let you into Tuts tomb in Egypt most times either!)