Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum

It was on superbowl Sunday, so it was empty when we went. The whole museum was very fascinating. The main attraction for me and my party was the ai animatronic: Thoth. The self guided tomb tour was very fun and interesting. The museum wasn’t ginormous, so you could definitely finish it within 3 hours. I would definitely go again.

A massive display of amazing original artifacts, and replicas, that are fascinating. An educational experience for all ages and a must see. Make sure you allow yourself a few hours so you can see all of the displays.

Overall, I really enjoyed visiting this museum and learned a lot about Egyptian history and culture. It does feel a little bit dated, but it is still very easy to read everything and see all of the different artifacts. There’s a wide variety in types of items and sculptures and artwork. Many pieces were replicas from the British Museum, but there were a few original pieces as well however, I did not enjoy the AI animatronic man in the alchemy exhibit, Very spooky.

Step into the enchanting world of the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, where the mysteries of ancient Egypt come alive! This captivating museum is a treasure trove of history, offering an unparalleled glimpse into the wonders of a civilization that continues to intrigue us. As you wander through its halls, you’ll be surrounded by awe-inspiring artifacts that spark curiosity and leave you pondering the secrets of the past. If you are ever visiting San Jose, check it out!

The museum was nice I thought it was going to be bigger but they are in the middle of renovations so im very much looking forward to going back when it's all done. The planetarium was not open either because of renovations. All in all for a Sunday afternoon it was a pleasant time.

Pretty good if you can get past where the money and artifacts came from for this place. The Rosecrucian ARORC order in the US has funded this place with old money, so the entry fee is quite modest for the artifact they have. The building itself is also a bit of a wonder, with a nice small garden around it. It takes a good couple of hours for a good look through all the wings. The faux temple is a bit cringy, especially with the over-the-top narration from the guides. I guess it makes there day a bit more fun. Great for the kids though.

Long overdue review. This was an absolutely beautiful museum. Was not expecting much, but was completely impressed with the whole exhibit. It was beautiful inside and out.

It is a nice place to hang out and see 2500 year old toys and artifacts from that time for $15. It has some pretty cool reproductions (like the Hammurabi laws) and also some originals.

If you're even remotely into history, the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum is like stepping into another world without leaving San Jose. The upstairs exhibit was my favorite -- I could've spent hours just staring at the details and reading every little plaque. The artifacts are stunning and surprisingly well-preserved, from intricate jewelry to statues that feel like they're still watching you. There's this cool, almost mysterious vibe that makes you want to slow down and really take it all in. Definitely worth a visit -- it's the kind of place that reminds you just how old and fascinating human history really is. I took this cool picture and put a filter on it. ‍

Very neat Egyptian museum located in San Jose, very small parking lot but plenty of street parking. We got in around opening time and were able to get into the Rock Tomb tour which was very well led by our docent. She was super educational and made a lot of jokes. Plenty of very neat artifacts and recreated displays to look at. Not the most toddler/stroller friendly spot though, no easy ramps down to the tomb area, and there are a bunch of stairs to the different wings of the museum. There is a motorized lift chair for wheelchair access but this is not really something I would use for a stroller. Worth going on a rainy day to spend an hour or two to learn some neat Egyptian history!

Buried with a donkey (Funky Tut) He's my favorite honky! Born in Arizona, Moved to Babylonia (King Tut) - King Tut, Steve Martin The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum is located in duh Rosicrucian Park in the Rose Garden district of San Jose, California. The museum is dedicated to artifacts and history of Ancient Egypt. It is a fun visit and the adjacent park is nice as well. While it is not as vast as say the British Museum, it has quite a bit of interesting mummies, hieroglyphs and other aspect of ancient Egyptian life and you can easily spend 3-4 hours here. It perhaps is not enough for a full day but is a nice excursion. There are services here and in the park and plenty of parking is available. Be warned whoever that during the week it is a popular school field trip location and can be over run at times

So many artifacts, with detailed history and curators note! They recently added an Alchemy section that was really cool. They have a short but informative " Tomb Tour" The guide was funny and engaging. The " Gardens" were peaceful and a nice way to end the experience.

Mysterious Egyptian museum, the largest on the West Coast and the only Egyptian museum on the planet designed in an Egyptian/revival style of architecture. We came before kids a long time ago and when we were deciding to come again recently we asked the kids if they would be scared of mummies. When they said no we immediately bought tickets online. The museum is funded by the Rosicrucians, the same organization who created the Georgia Guidestines before someone blew them up :( They have many ancient Egyptian artifacts and it's worth the trip if you love this kind of history. They do tours of a mockup tomb at scheduled time that's very well done, you'll feel like an archaeologist. Their signature mummy collection is large and you'll see parts of skin and bone, my favorite mummies were probably the mummified animals. When we went the special exhibit upstairs was on Alchemy and I loved the recreation of the Alchemist lab as well as some of the books and manuscripts they had on display. Around the grounds and inside the museum you'll feel like there is another hidden layer. Mysterious and seemingly out of place statues, artifacts, and carved quotes abound for those willing to explore.

I really enjoyed visiting the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum! The gardens were so pretty and peaceful, it was fun just walking around, looking at the fountains and all the trees. The museum itself is super cool with lots of different Ancient Egyptian artifacts to see. The only downside for me was that they don't have a gift shop, and they don't hand out any brochures or tickets when you walk in. I like keeping those as little mementos. Other than that, it's definitely worth going, and I'd totally recommend it to anyone interested in history or ancient Egypt.

This museum was a nice little side adventure. They have an Egyptian tomb recreation. The tour is included with your admission. The girl was knowledgeable and nice. It took us about 90 minutes to see everything. It could take longer if you like to stop and read everything. There is a mummy with the story of its recovery. It's more of an educational museum than a rare antiquities collection. Staff was friendly and professional. Premises was clean and well maintained. I don't feel the need to go back but I would recommend a visit.

A pleasant date spot. It was $15 for adults and they offer discounts for students. There was no map to hold only maps on the desk. The tomb walk said guided but you go yourself. was nice but short! We were amazed by everything and made for a pleasant Sunday afternoon.

Visited with a friend from out of town who wanted to show her daughter this place since she loved it back in the day. I decided to join since my own daughter had never been here, and I thought it would be a fun experience. Admission is $10 for kids and $15 for adults, which is reasonable. My daughter, who's a teen, seemed to enjoy it more than I expected. Parking is behind the museum in a free lot, which is really convenient. We took a guided tour of one of the replica tombs, and it was very interesting with lots of cool information. Overall, not a bad place to visit at least once. Plus, there are nice areas outside the museum to walk around and explore.

We had so much fun! It was affordable and the museum was very well curated. It is located in such a beautiful neighborhood and within the area are lush gardens with lots of seating and a library. My son enjoyed the tomb walk through. It was so cool!

This notable and quaint museum is a great option for those with small children or elementary students, or those that are not super into museums. This place is NOT to be compared with other well known museums. I would describe it as a fairyland children's park as opposed to a major thrill seeking theme park. There is a wide variety of Egyptian artifacts and cast models. They also have a cast model of a tomb which is by guided tour every 1/2 hr. The museum experience can take 2-3 hrs depending on how much one reads and does the interactive activities here at the museum. Parking: on street, Location is across from a middle school Entrance fee: $10 adult The staff was friendly, very helpful and fun tour guides for the tomb experience. Overall recommendation: perfect place for 1/2 day activity or children's educational museum. 3.5 stars

The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum in San Jose is a great weekend destination, featuring an incredible collection of artifacts. The exhibit includes some replicas from the British Museum (Sekhmet statue), and artifacts mostly from the New Kingdom and Ptolemaic period. I really liked the Alchemy section with Thoth, an AI-driven humanoid robot that answers questions. Another highlight is the life-size tomb replica, meticulously built based on the founders' photos and visits to Egypt. This three-story-high tomb can be toured on your own, with other visitors, or with a guided tour. The serene outdoor garden features a tranquil fountain, perfect for a mini meditation in the middle of San Jose.

If you're even slightly into ancient history or Egyptian culture, the **Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum** is a **must-see**. It's incredibly **informative**, with **tons of background and context** that really help you appreciate what you're looking at--not just artifacts, but the stories behind them. The **exhibits are very well maintained**, and the attention to detail throughout the museum is impressive. It's immersive without feeling overwhelming, and there's a great mix of original pieces and educational displays. Located in a quiet **San Jose neighborhood**, it's surprisingly easy to get to--and **parking is super easy**, which is always a nice bonus. Plus, the surrounding grounds and architecture give the whole visit a peaceful, almost mystical vibe. It's a **unique and thoughtful museum** that's perfect for anyone looking to explore something different, right in the heart of the South Bay.

I loved getting to take my God daughter to learn and see all the things available in the museum; my god babies are 2 and 3 and they were so involved and curious of all the things they were seeing. An absolute love fun and educational.

We love this museum. But we wish it had a gift shop. I had been here as a child and there was a gift shop at that time. A souvenir shop is an extra source of revenue. Kinda strange there isn't one.

Local Bay Area museum hidden gem and spent almost 2 hours enjoying the museum. Beautiful artifacts and so many sculptures and pieces to learn from. It was very nice and easy to walk around and explore. Definitely recommend going there. They have a college student price for tickets that is cheaper as well.

This is a very well laid out and interesting museum. They have a unique collection of Egyptian artifacts and it's laid out in a way where things of various functionality go together - like here's the section on family life, here's information about the tax system, etc. The tomb on the lower level is pretty interesting and it really feels like you are going under the earth to see a tomb. I didn't do the audio tour that is available from a phone app. I also didn't walk around the gardens but they said they have six acres of gardens. It's only $10 to get in and there is plenty of street parking and they have a lot nearby. It was easy enough to get a ticket online ahead of time. When I went on a Saturday, there were a good number of people there. I think this would be fun for kids. I also saw that you could rent the area out for children's birthday parties which would be fun.

This is surprisingly a well informative and fun museum. It is a well informed museum of the culture of ancient Egypt among other cultures related to mummifications or other countries inspired by Egypt. They even have a replicated Egyptian tomb you can walk through. I was a little surprised that there was one little section dedicated to Rosicrucianism religion, which I had no idea was a religion until going here. The reason Rosicrucianism is involved is because the museum was founded by Harvey Spencer Lewis who was a Rosicrucian who was interested in Egyptology. There's even a beautiful garden surrounding the outer area of the museum. Highly recommended.

Good parking, excellent collection, helpful staff, reasonable entrance fee, what's not to like? We've visited many times over the years, and the kids still love this place. The garden and labyrinth is a nice little sanctuary in the city, and the museum collection is more extensive than you would think. If you're in the area and are curious, stop in and check them out!

Me and my babe came to see real Egyptian mummies. This place was awesome has so many artifacts, and very detailed to what we were looking at. We enjoyed the layers and layers of tears and tears of ancient memorabilia. It was a wonderful walk we really enjoyed it They even have an audio for people who want to learn more. It's only 10$ to get in which is wow factor super cheap. We also walked through their peace garden very lovely. A lot of Egyptian culture added on the walls and floors we saw everything we wanted to what made us come here was us wanting to get out and see some ancient things so hubby decided to come here which I'm really glad he did.

The smell of the museum was the first thing I noticed but it's a good rainy day activity with a lot of information. Something to note is that many of the larger pieces if not all of them are casts and not the actual thing. However there are some real mummies which is definitely worth it. The gardens are small but nice as well.

I made the decision to start going to musuems at least once a month to embrace human history. Rosicrucian Museum was my first escapade, and I rate it 5 stars, Size wize, its around medium length with a good amount of room to navigate. Students or any particiular occupational visitor has a discount but general visitors are held at 10$ entrance fees. So this joint has a large number of duplicates/replicates of original Egyptian Artifacts. Personally I don't have an issue with it as none of them gave off the feeling of a cheap DUP or copy whatsoever. Besides the Artifacts themselves, this Musuem did an excellent job describing each sculpture in short yet compressed summaries. I didn't find myself trailing off, if anything I was impressed there was a general summary next to the list of item descriptions to at least explain the concept behind them. For example: Linen was considered a valuable currency amongst the Egyptian citizens and was often used to barter for goods as this material contributed to mummification. They should of constructed some kind of store for the merchandise, i would of been open to getting a few things due to the impressive construction of this place. I recommend this place to anyone who just wants to get into a refreshing change of environment.

I give it a 4.2 An Egyptian museum, let alone in San Jose? Why not go? Surrounding the museum is the labyrinth and the garden all within Rosicrucian Park. I went there about an half hour before the museum opened and it was very calm and quiet to explore. The museum itself is full of ancient Egyptian artifacts, jewelries, and tools. I felt most of the artifacts on display were mostly replicas of the real thing, and any of the "real thing" would be in display cases, but nonetheless still interesting and fun to see. I was told the museum was geared towards children and hence the weekend only operating hours, but the descriptions provided were simple enough for me provide a wonderful history lesson and not to mention, refresh my brain a bit. I also did not realize how extensive the collection were. There was so many information about ancient Egypt and ancient Egyptian lives so fascinating from home life to hieroglyphics to government. While not exclusive to ancient Egypt, the museum also have some artifacts from Mesopotamia (Sumerian, Assyrian, Babylonian) and alchemy. While I did not do a tour, that option is available if you want to learn more about the gardens, cats, etc. If you have at least 2 hours or more, definitely do check out the museum. Admission was super reasonable. $10 for adults. If you have your student ID, it is only $8. Credit cards are accepted only. Interesting facts I learned about cats in ancient Egypt: 1. The hieroglyphic (word) for cat is pronounced "meow". 2. Cats were so revered that anyone who killed a cat, even by accident, was sentenced to death.

The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum is ranked as one of the top 10 museums to go to in San Jose. I've lived here all my life, and I remember going to this museum twice for field trips when I was in elementary school. The last time I went was a little over a decade ago. I'm not the biggest fan of museums, but my bf suggested we go to this place, and I knew he would like it because he's a bit of a history buff. I actually ended up enjoying it more than I thought I would. According to top answers on here, you could get through the museum in about 2 hours, but I think that's incredibly short to really appreciate what it offers. We didn't realize how expansive the collection was. It took us an hour and a half to get through the first floor, and we just assumed there was one more floor to get through at the top of the stairs. Low and behold, there was a third floor! Since we got there at around 3:30pm, and it was already around 5:00pm at that point, we were rushing a bit to get through everything as the museum was going to close at 6:00pm. Now that I'm older, I can appreciate the history and the old artifacts that I never could as a child. The accompanying descriptions were informative and concise, and I thought the artifacts were grouped and organized well. I learned quite a bit and found myself engrossed in a few topics here and there. I was intrigued by the mummification process especially and its cultural significance. It was impressive that the museum had actual mummified remains of ancient Egyptians. I think the star exhibit for us, and I assume most people, was the tomb replica which was pretty grand. The second floor also had some tables/seats with senet pieces so you could learn and play. I'm pretty sure my bf and I were playing incorrectly, but then again nobody really knows how the ancient Egyptians played senet haha. We still had a lot of fun. The park outside was just as neat. We were planning on walking to the rose garden, so it's a good thing we walked in that direction otherwise we would have missed it. We took a stroll around the park, and it was pretty cool. We discovered that there is a planetarium, but it was already closed. It's nice that you can still walk around the garden without a ticket. With how small the museum seems to be, it just kept on going and surprised us every time we thought we were almost done. Admission fee was cheap, and we also got a $2 student discount with our IDs. Parking is free which seems like a rarity these days. Overall, it was pretty worth it.

A lot to see- very comprehensive, gave me an understanding of how the people lived, beliefs. I do not live in the area. If you like looking at details and Egyptology is an interest, an hour on each floor may not be enough- 3 floors. Go there when you have time - something on the papyrus or design on a coffin will catch your eye.

I had a great time here. It seems like they have free workshops with employees in the garden area. They also have many artifacts in display, and many replicas as well. They also had a responding robot that entertained the kids for almost an hour. The detail and attention given to thi place was phenomenal. Definitely recommend!

Friendly staff, real Egyptian artifacts. Nice and quiet, miss the gift shop they used to have.

If you're lucky enough to be in the area in May, this museum is very close to the Municipal Rose Garden. To make it worth your while, visit both while the roses are in full bloom. Regarding the Egyptian museum, there are areas of interest both inside and out. Walk the exterior and you'll notice nice architecture with fountains, gardens, and statues along the way. Great opportunities for pictures. If you haven't paid to enter the museum, it's worth visiting once. There are many art displays inside (several floors), a spooky labyrinth-like crypt your kids may enjoy walking through, and a chance to learn of Egyptian history and culture.

Gee, the last time I visited this museum was a field trip with my science class in high school. I probably didn't appreciate the Egyptian artifacts because I remember a group of us ditched the bus ride back to go to Round Table Pizza only to be reprimanded by the science teacher in class the following day. Despite that self-inflicted trauma, I found myself on a Nile River cruise many years later. There I saw many of the original artifacts that the curators of this museum gathered like King Tut's gold coffin (photo: https://bit.ly/3EOYpZ3) and the pristine hieroglyphics in an ancient Egyptian rock-cut tomb (photo: https://bit.ly/3S8fsbj). There are several rooms with each focused on a theme like daily life and the afterlife. The antiquities were impressive on their own, but it's really the architecture that's the draw here. It remains the only museum of its kind built in the style of Ancient Egypt without the centuries-old deterioration found at the real places. The gardens and pools were quite nice, too. My friend Carlos and I met there because he had similar adolescent memories of this place, and we spent an hour there tops. We're not Egyptologists after all. Besides I was developing a craving for pizza for some reason. Admission was $10. RELATED - Exploring the South Bay? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2uv12JY

Definitely a must to check out when visiting the Bay Area. It wasn't super big but it was an interesting museum. I recommend.

Came here to chaperone a field trip and really enjoyed our time. The staff was friendly, knowledgable, and on top of things. Unless you plan to read through every single artifact, I'd say it takes about 2 hours or so to get through this museum. They have it organized by categories and feature real artifacts and replicas. They also have a large outdoor area and peace garden that the kids really enjoyed.

Have 2-3 Hours and want a history lesson of Ancient Egypt with loads of cool artifacts with detailed descriptions? This is a neat little gem. The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum (REM) is a showcase of ancient Egypt, found at Rosicrucian Park in the Rose Garden neighborhood of West San Jose near South Santa Clara. The outside of the Museum if lavishly decorated with Egyptian murals and beautiful foliage. Parking is easy and local and the entrance fee isn't very steep. The unguided tour is pretty fun, as you can look at all the relics at your own pace and read everything about everything. There are loads of details and things to learn about Ancient Egypt. The museum is a lot bigger than I thought. It is 3 stories. The bottom floor is an interactive walkthrough tomb. The second floor is the entrance with some displays to the right and the steps down to the tomb floor. The third floor has many relics, some of which include a statue of Cleopatra, one of select few in the entire world. Some mummification displays are also here along with replicas of some pyramids. Overall; for the price, my wife and I are nerds and love culture and history, so we had loads of fun!

This place is awesome! The grounds are big The museum itself is a medium size but there's plenty of things in there to spend two solid hours of reading and looking at stuff. They have a animatronic that is powered by chat GPT and you talk to it through the laptop and microphone and it answers all the questions with the robot moving. It is quite an amazing application using large language model and robotics. This other awesome thing is the tomb tour where you go into a room that is modeled after two rooms inside a tomb And they talk about the hieroglyphs and some other cool stuff. It reminded me of a Disney attraction albeit I'm a lot smaller one. And that part is free. If you're into Egyptian history this is definitely a place to go and it's really cheap to get in.

I had a great time exploring and walking through Egypt's rich history and reading the facts behind all the artifacts placed at the museum. Tickets can be purchased online, and this makes it faster to get in. Everything looked and felt exotic here. There's something for everyone, and the tomb is the best part. I loved finding a rare Cleopatra's statue at this museum. I wish they had a gift shop because I love collecting souvenirs, but I would definitely visit again for their beautifully maintained gardens and sitting area.

Super fun!! If you're into Egypt, pyramids, mummies and all the history then this is the place for you! I'm still shocked we got to experience actual artifacts from history! It's so crazy. I don't want to spoil the fun so please go check it out yourself! There's soooo much to see and experience! There's also a free parking lot in the back side? Lol sorry I'm bad at geography. But there's a lot and also plenty of street parking! You can purchase your tickets online or inside.

Most beautiful, authentic and romantic museum. High quality design and incredible atmosphere! A definite jewel on our peninsula! I've been going there for over 65 years and am always enthralled and amazed! A must see!

Great little museum and a wonderful way to kill some time with a kid. The grounds are fantastic, too. Explore!

While visiting an area, I usually like to explore at least one museum. The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum is the largest Egyptian museum in the Western region of the United States. They are an educational institute with the mission to increase knowledge of the past present and future, especially through diversity and relationships in nature among cultures. H. Spencer Lewis was the founder of the Rosicrucian order AMORC, which back in the 1920s supported the excavations in the Egypt Exploration Society. Lewis encouraged members to contribute to the collection and that was the genesis of the museum we are blessed to enjoy today. Admission Prices: $10/general $8/students, teachers, youth (7-17), seniors (65+) Free/children under 7 *discount $1 off for members of the military, AAA, AAM, KQED I have AAA so Yay! The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum has an app so I recommend you download that if you would like to do the self guided tours of the museum. Bring headphones to not disturb others. There are also laminated text around each exhibit to provide additional context to each section. The interior of the museum is divided into 4 main galleries: Gallery A - Afterlife During the time of my visit there was a live tour for their tomb. The tour guide was explaining to us how Egyptian writing can be read. It can be left to right or right to left, and you can tell by the way the characters are facing. It can also be top to bottom, but never bottom to top. Super interesting... but I am not brave enough to go into a tight space with a bunch of strangers. Between California earthquakes and the pandemic, I rather not. The overall afterlife space had many mummys, both humans and animals. Gallery B - Daily Life The Egyptians were a culture who enjoyed beauty and you can tell in their day to day tools that even the tools were beautiful. The women's job in the household was to tend to the house, the children and the deities. Many women were priestesses regardless of their marriage status. The men were in charge of hunting and more laborious job, as you would expect of ancient general roles. There was a birthing area in this section of the museum where I was able to see the set up of the birth bricks since Egyptian women gave birth standing. In their culture the mother and baby would stay in the house for about a month before rejoining and getting celebrated by their community. Gallery C - Rulers and Religion Rulers and religion were intermingled in ancient Egypt, as the pharaoh was considered to be the living God. Priests also has significant influences. This gallery displayed ritual objects for worship and objects related to significant rulers from Egypt. Gallery D - Polytheism and Monotheism Many gods and goddesses were worshipped in ancient Egypt. Half of the exhibit features polytheism, the belief in multiple gods while the other half focused on monotheism, the belief in one God. The sole god was Aton, represented by the Sun. While I was there, they also happened to have an A­­lchemy exhibit upstairs and a garden in the exterior. The garden was meant to be designed after how it would be in Egyptian times, however it was a bit unkept. I honestly thing they museum needs a serious modeling, but I am still able to see its' value and appreciate the history and culture. The visit is so affordable, I highly recommend the trip if you are visiting the area. It is truly a gem.

Free parking! You can generally find street parking or park in the designated lot behind the museum. Though the parking lots seemed to be cramped w/ narrow spots, but it'll do unless you are driving a large vehicle. They are open Fridays-Sundays and is $10 each. If you have a student ID or children between the ages of 7 through 17 then admission will be discounted to $8. What a great price to discover and learn something new! I came here to complete my class assignment. I am thankful that I took this class. I am very dense and was never interested in art, but looking at history through art is something I never appreciated until this semester (fall, 2022). You can take a virtual tour, join their volunteer or internship programs, attend their workshops, or simply be immersed in the various exhibits that this museum holds. I was there when they showed a real cat mummy. I also believe in the after-life so this act resonated w/ me. Though I will cremate my pets when they pass, it is to keep them near me, safe at home, and to provide food and water until the day I die.

The halls and exhibits may be a bit old (no pun intended), but it is still an enjoyable museum for the whole family. It is nice that they have tried to modernize through adding an AI Egyptian robot to talk to upstairs. However, I think that cleaning, updating the faded information boards, or adding new ink to the stamps, would perhaps have made a better overall impression. The people who work here were friendly and helpful and I think it is a nice and affordable local place to visit with the family.

Tucked away in a San Jose neighborhood, at Naglee Ave x Park Ave, is the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum. It's exhibition rooms are filled with displays of ancient artifacts, and plenty of educational information. Some items are authentic, and some are replicas. Exhibits cover everything from everyday life, the Afterlife, Burial Tomb, Religion, Alchemy, and Mesopotamia. On Aug 8, 2021, there were no guided tours. There's museum app you can open on your smartphone, and listen to a guide using your ear buds or earphones. But every display has an information card to tell you what it is. There is an underground replica Tomb. You just enter the narrow passageway to the Offering Chamber, and then onto the Burial Chamber. It's really dark, and you feel like Indiana Jones searching for a tomb. The actual burial site is cool, but the empty hole in the ground is a little creepy. Now, I want to mention something for your information (FYI). This museum has alot of stairs! In fact, as soon as you enter the lobby, you need to either go up or down stairs to go to any exhibit room. I didn't see any public elevator. When I was there, there was a man in a wheelchair, and they had to use a lift to get him up the stairs. So if you have difficulty using stairs, you might have a problem at this museum. There are public restrooms on the 2nd level. Also, free visitor parking at Chapman St x Naglee Ave. But you enter the museum on Park Ave. Actually, I was there at 2pm on a Sunday, and there was plenty of street parking along Naglee Ave. Free parking! Aren't you glad this museum isn't in San Francisco? You can take your time in the museum, then relax in the park. How much are tickets? On Aug 8, 2021, Adult (18-64) was $10. I bought my ticket online, and got a $1.00 discount for being a AAA member. You printout your ticket, then present it when you walk in. They didn't ask to see my AAA card. Consult the museum website for current prices and hours. Currently, the museum is only open Fri-Sat-Sunday. A truly unique museum and park in San Jose, CA. Near I-880 ---------------------------------------------- In Aug 2021, Covid-19 restrictions required wearing a mask inside museum.

The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum is definitely a unique spot to check out here in the South Bay. Apparently the museum is the largest Egyptian museum in the West Coast, but that may be an overstatement. Having grown up loving the culture, I was really excited to check this out for myself. My friend and I got reserved tickets online prior to our visit date. As they begin to slowly reopen their doors, they cap the number of visitors to 250 during their opening days of Friday-Sunday. Be sure to purchase a ticket online before visiting. The museum offers a variety of exhibits related to King Tut and his legacy to modern-day culture along with some spiritual 'temp' exhibits related to ideals set forth by the Rosicrucian. Look them up if you haven't already to see what we're talking about. The Egyptian portions were well maintained, informative, and has something for everybody to explore. With that said, I thought that the museum was decent but could have been better. My friend who is an Egyptian aficionado and has frequented the country on many trips for both work and leisure was less than impressed with the museum. We both found mistakes written in the descriptions and some outdated information. It didn't ruin the experience for me but it was apparent that there needed to be some updating involved. The museum is attached to a beautiful garden where we saw lots of people doing photoshoots in the hot sun. It's a great spot even if you don't enter the museum and free parking is available in the lot towards the back.

This museum is absolutely beautiful. So much history and art will take your breath away. Very clean and staff was friendly

Great museum of Egyptian artifacts! There is a tomb to tour also. Don't miss the gardens in the back. Plan to spend at least 2 hours here as lots to see

If you are interested in Egyptology, a great spot. I was wanting to see more Rosicrucian/occult info & the excellent Alchemy exhibit partially quenched this hunger yet that was it. The structures/architecture/grounds are interesting but the meeting rooms are closed during museum hours with the exception of the library which sadly was closing at the moment of completing touring the main museum. Am impressed that the operation isn't pursuing an enrollment quota, their low key stance appears to be that if one is drawn towards the offerings of AMORC, that they then pursue exploration. Fair enough. No gift shop, gentleman at the ticket counter said they cannot compete with Amazon. A sad statement about the times we live in.

I love having such a unique museum so close to home, a great place to experience art and history at the same time, so much to see well-spaced throughout several floors. It's the perfect setting to spark conversation with family, friends, or a significant other... a great outing for a date. I've been here a couple times, and it's still just as fascinating. My last visit was during the first weekend it had reopened from COVID closures, so it was by reservation only online, for one-hour slots. I think to really get the full experience without feeling rushed, it takes a little more than an hour. Luckily, they gave us complimentary passes so we could return later in the year, hopefully when COVID restrictions are lifted. The service and employees were outstanding, the workers friendly, energetic, and eager to provide a wonderful experience. I personally prefer self-guided tours where you can do things at your own pace, but I appreciated that employees offered to share more information about the history of artifacts and exhibits, and were available to answer questions... though I felt this was unnecessary since all of the exhibits are numbered and have detailed but concise explanations that are easy to understand. Our favorite exhibits are the Rosetta Stone, Egypt's first pyramid (architect later worshipped as a god), and of course the tomb that you can walk through and explore... but seeing everything mummified was cool too, and examining items I could relate to was interesting, ie. the sandals the Egyptians used made of papyrus fiber and leather, or the clay tablets used for tax records around the same time as Egyptian hieroglyphs. They have QR codes throughout the museum to obtain more information, an audio tour with artifacts to look for in the museum, and also free wifi. They also have a free parking lot in the back (on Chapman Street), and outdoor seating within the beautiful gardens surrounding the museum, including a Peace Garden with fish. Overall, an awesome place for all ages, and great value for what you pay (they even offer discounts for kids, military, AAA, etc.).

So glad we have a local museum dedicated to Egypt so we don't have to venture too far off to enjoy some learning and adventure. This place is street parking as a fyi to everyone out there so come early if you can and park in the neighborhood around it. The exhibits are intimate and clean. They have neat buttons to push to explain the section loud enough for the room to hear. Everyone was nice and helpful and the bathrooms are convenient to get to if needed. Its a cute spot, just missing the gift shop, otherwise it would have been the full deal.

This is a great and inexpensive location to have a museum date or outing with your family and friends! I brought my boyfriend here for his birthday and we both got the teacher discounts (we were asked if we were teachers and I thought it was funny that we just had that Teacher Look (we are teachers though hehe)). There's a free parking lot behind the museum but I've seen people park on the street. We came on a weekend and while there were multiple families there, it never felt crowded and we easily found parking. I'm not sure if they stop people from coming in when they reach capacity based on covid regulations. Each display had detailed explanations about what the display is about and its history. The replication of a tomb was so fun and it's great that you could do your own self-guided tour and go at your own pace. I've been here before pre-covid where there was a tour guide and I definitely did enjoy that more because it was more detailed. When we came, there were a few tables where we could learn and play "Senet," a game that was played in ancient Egypt. It was a simple game but my boyfriend and I really enjoyed playing and see who would win. There are so many details here that you could spend hours here if you plan on looking at every single thing. Definitely a great place to teach about ancient Egypt or if you just want to see cool artifacts!

Had a wonderful time at the Museum. The staff was very nice and great things to look at. Really enjoyed it.