South Bay Museums Events

Restored English Tudor house features displays about Campbell's past. The grounds are planted in English-garden style.

From the "Riverbank" to the "Underground," explore this 2,500 square-feet exhibit based on "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland."

Showcasing works by at-risk youth aged 13-18 who participated in this arts education program.

Displays of original Beethoven manuscripts, first editions, a lock of the composer's hair, art and demonstrations of historical keyboards. Fifth floor,... More

An exhibit featuring works by 100 young artists from Arts Council Silicon Valley's ArtsConnect program.

A re-creation of a Victorian parlor in the museum's "home life" area, showing the utilitarian side of art. Firefighters of the Past: Building ... More

Documentation of the 50 years since the devastation of the Capelinhos Volcano, which caused a wave of immigration of Azoreans to California.

One of the earliest designs for an automatic computing engine. Live demonstrations take place Wed-Fri at 2pm and Sat-Sun at 1 and 2pm.

The museum hosts a variety of ongoing, hands-on exhibits for kids. Exhibits include "Bubbalogna," "Current Connections," "Secrets of Circles" and "WaterWays."

Displaying a range of artifacts and displays related to the history of computers, dating back to 1939.

Explore through interactive exhibits how technologies used to capture images, communicate across distance and record sound have evolved over time.

Selections from the collection of Harry W. and Mary Margaret Anderson, including paintings, sculptures, drawings and prints by various artists.

Including a hotel with rotating exhibits, art from the McKay Collection of California, trolley restorations and the Paulson House.

This online exhibit focuses on various local labeling companies, the labeling process and the legacy of the everyday works of art. Visit www.historysanjose.org/labellegacy... More

The exhibit "Flora DeLucchi Pre-Nineteenth Century Collection of Handmade Italian and European Lace" showcases a unique collection of Venet... More

Learn about locks, keys, locksmithing tools, safes and more through exhibits and hands-on activities.

his web-based exhibit showcases the history of various neighborhoods in San Jose. Visit www.historysanjose.org/neighborhoods to view the exhibit.

Online exhibit documenting the rise of Lou's Village from its creation in 1946. Visit www.historysanjose.org/lousvillage to view the exhibit.

Museum hosts "Life Tech," "Innovation" and "Exploration."

Artifacts, art created for the museum, photographs and collections of newspapers and magazines, oral and written histories and more focusing on the history... More