San Jose History Park

San Jose History Park is a history museum South San Jose San Jose located in United States.

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    (408) 287-2290

  • Website

    historysanjose.org

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    History Museum

Address

1650 Senter Rd (at Phelan Ave) San Jose , CA 95112 United States

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Did you know? The park opened in 1949 in celebration of the centennial of the California Gold Rush and statehood. It featured a replica of the building in which the first state legislature met in 1850 Read more

HISTORY

This park first opened in 1850 featuring an exact replica of the building in which the first state legislature met.In 1971 the south end of the park became known as San Jose History park.

Stephanie Souza

Come early when visiting here or Happy Hollow. There is a small lot on Phelan Ave. right next to History Park where you can park for free when spots are available!

Lupita Cruz Figueroa

The Victorians home are awesome, and a very nice event walk for autism speak, was on last Saturday!

Allison Abbott-Kline

Lovely venue for an outdoor event & the staff is great too!

Mary McDean

One of the free things to do in San Jose CA while learning a bit about the city 's history.

Ange

Lovely buildings, great for professional photography sessions or just a stroll.

Catherine M. ????

Admission prices are seasonal: May 1 – October 31 FREE Tu-Fri, Nov 1 – April 30 FREE. Closed every 1st Monday and on certain holidays. Check the website for details. Read more

Jill Arnone

O'Brien's Ice Cream Parlor has locally made Treat Ice Cream every Tues - Sun noon to 4 pm

J.J. Vandongen

IN APRIL, you can view a couple hundred VWs and hang with some friends...

Kyson

Doesn't connect to the Japanese Friendship Garden .

Jim Maurer

On weekends you can ride a trolley.

Brian Bulkowski

Trains , architecture

Jill Arnone

Great place for an event !

Sarah Conyers

Closed on Monday, you can walk around but nothing is open

Ira Serkes

My mother Adele was in The Greatest Generation

Kat

great for weddings!

Diana Bustamante

Tapestry Arts

Ira Serkes

Spirit of '45

Ira Serkes

For John Pinto

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7.5
History Museum
Japanese American Museum of San Jose (JAMsj)

In good weather, take a guided walking tour of Japantown. It's a good way to learn about the history of the area, but also to discover new places to eat and shop. - JAMsj

Historic and Protected Site
Peralta Adobe & Fallon House

Tour the oldest homes in San Jose, one of them an original adobe. Allow more time than the tour states - some guides run over. Plenty of good places to eat lunch or supper nearby just before or after - Mary Pope-Handy

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get a membership - it is worth it! and bring extra clothes because of the water play area - Marlene Happel

9.1
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Japanese Friendship Garden

They'll tell you the koi are gone in winter, but what they forget to mention is that the water is missing too. - T

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Kelley Park

Beautiful scenery, great picnic spot, and easy-to-follow path. - Mackenzie P.

Desserts
O'Brien's San Jose Candy Factory

Treat ice cream! - Jill Arnone