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Cantor Arts Center

328 Lomita Dr
Palo Alto, CA 94305

Ann L. writes: I love this museum. It doesn't get enough press but it's GREAT and FREE. I don't go here often enough..my 2nd visit was Sat 8/25/07.

It's pretty big for a FREE museum. There's 2 floors. First floor there's Europe & America Early 20th Century,…

Roaring Camp Railroads

5355 Graham Hill Rd
Felton, CA 95018

Wendy K. writes: If you or your kids love trains, this is the place to go. The much more rustic of the two lines is a narrow gauge railroad with authentic 1890's steam engines pulling open-air passenger cars. You travel up into the hills, winding around thick…

San Jose Museum of Art

110 S Market St
San Jose, CA 95113

Kristina R. writes: I escaped the maddening sound of airplanes flying overhead every two minutes by ducking into this lovely example of a big ol' box of awesome stuff!

I've been to every museum in Northern California at this point, and I can safely say that the SJ…

Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose

180 Woz Way
San Jose, CA 95110

Ken K. writes: A coworker said to me that once you become a parent, one skill you will quickly become an expert in, is finding out all the hot spots that parents take their kids to. Your excuse of attaining such a skill can be interpreted as:

-spending quality time…

Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum

1342 Naglee Ave
San Jose, CA 95126

Ann S. writes: My beautiful princess, Ophelia, doesn't know this yet, but when she finally meets the great Bast in the sky, I'm going to mummify her:

http://www.summum.org/...

The inspiration first struck me a couple of years ago while wandering through row upon row…

Lick Observatory

Mt Hamilton Rd
San Jose, CA 95101

David S. writes: The Lick Observatory surmounts Mt Hamilton in the East Bay, and is a great place to go to on a nice week-end afternoon. The drive there takes between 1 and 2 hours from most peninsula locations, and is quite pleasant (though very windy near the end).…

Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum

37417 Niles Blvd
Fremont, CA 94536

Rinky A. writes: If you haven't been to the Silent Movies on Saturday nights--this is a must do experience. We have now been to the showings 4-5 times and if we lived closer we'd go every week.

$5 for two hours of silent films with LIVE piano accompaniment!

Seats are…

Computer History Museum

1401 N Shoreline Blvd
Mountain View, CA 94043

tinna h. writes: Rather than reviewing the event attended [http://www.yelp.com/bi...], I'd very much rather review the museum as it was not only the perfect venue for a gathering to celebrate my love of all things geeky, but it has inspired a change in my life. From…

The Tech Museum of Innovation

201 S. Market Street
San Jose, CA 95113

Kristina R. writes: I love the idea of a Tech Museum! Since I'm technologically challenged in many ways, I thought the museum was amazing. It's impressive what the world has produced in the past century, and this place tries to showcase as many concepts of technology…

The Niles Depot Museum

36997 Mission Blvd
Fremont, CA 94536

Valerie F. writes: They aren't 'closed closed' just temporarily closed!

February, 2008 update: The Niles Depot is currently closed while preparations are made to move the depot to Downtown Niles. We anticipate being closed for approximately one year as construction…

Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo

1451 Middlefield Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94301

Ken K. writes: To really appreciate this place, you need to have a budget conscious mindframe (you're already at a huge advantage if you're a mondo A$IAN CHEAPNE$$ CHEAP$TER, whether you are A$IAN or not) and think inside the box; a box that is a child's mind, say…

Hiller Aviation Museum

601 Skyway
San Carlos, CA 94070

Rinky A. writes: It's a bird, it's a plane----it's a SUPER museum! Hiller Aviation Museum is a true gem. If you have even the slightest interest in airplanes, this is the place to go! (Please see my photos!)

If you can go there without expecting a Smithsonian type…

Old Mission San Jose & Museum

43300 Mission Blvd
Fremont, CA 94539

Shinette G. writes: I haven't been here in ages.
but nothing beats childhood nostalgia.
And, if I was able to appreciate the history and beauty of this Mission when I was 9years old, it can't possibly be that bad.

Triton Museum of Art

1505 Warburton Ave
Santa Clara, CA 95050

Julia W. writes: The Triton Museum focuses on exhibitions by regional Bay Area artists and the art of California. It is spacious and well laid out and is available to be rented out for parties ~ the catering tends to be on the excellent side! Fun & educational art…

San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art

560 S 1st St
San Jose, CA 95113

Farm S. writes: I walked in, a young lady greeted me and I went about my business. I fell deep into a trance and practically stood staring at what seemed to be an escape, a vision, a show stopper. What was I looking at? Art.

I would have never known this place…

Museum of Art & History At the McPherson Center

705 Front St
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Brian B. writes: I used to go here a lot when I was in elementary school.
It can't be compared to the small museums of San Francisco, but since Santa Cruz ain't that much of a museum town, it holds its own in the city.
The history section proves pretty boring for kids,…

The Museum of American Heritage Inc

351 Homer Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301

Rinky A. writes: We thought we had been to every historic home in the Bay Area until we discovered the Museum of American Heritage in Palo Alto.

Formerly the home of the Williams family who were the sole occupants for almost 90 years.

Now a delightful museum housing…

US Geological Survey

345 Middlefield Rd
Menlo Park Campus
Menlo Park, CA 94025

Katherine N. writes: I have this site in my favorites and check it out once a week or so, I always like to know what's up with earthquake activity. I actually find it facinating.

This site is amazing as the others have said. It offers so much.
I couldn't begin to mention…

Los Altos History Museum

51 N San Antonio Rd
Los Altos, CA 94022

Geoff D. writes: Only in Los Altos would you find such an immaculate and well-staffed museum dedicated to one small (and not particularly famous) town's history.

I was looking for a new-but-nearby adventure for my little guys (5, 3 and 1) yesterday, and discovered…

Japanese American Museum of San Jose

535 N 5th Street
San Jose, CA 95112

Evelyn K. writes: I visited this museum when i was doing research for a class project. This was a couple of years ago.

It's very informative; they've packed so much information and facts inside a tiny little area.

The staff were very friendly and helpful.

San Mateo County History Museum

2200 Broadway
Redwood City, CA 94063

becca w. writes: There are some pretty interesting facts you can learn about the history of San Mateo County, the Peninsula and the 'burbs in general. But the main details the locals will most want to share with you about this place is that (1) It boasts the largest…

San Jose Museum of Art the Museum Store

110 S Market St
San Jose, CA 95113

Anita L. writes: Some really cool items for grown-ups and for kids alike. Prices are a little high, but I guess the money goes back to the museum so it's for a good cause -- especially when admissions is free!

Imax Dome Theater At the Tech

201 S Market St
San Jose, CA 95113

Steven N. writes: We saw The Coral Sea movie here today and absolutely loved it! It was very fascinating and had a great environmental message. The IMAX movie was very entertaining with some great dive footage and was short enough (About 45 minutes) to keep my two…

Intel Museum

2200 Mission Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95054

Sam V. writes: I agree with Sebastian - this is nothing more than a corporate marketing/public relations ploy. The exhibits are less than marginal and there really is not much to see here. The gift shop is everything with an Intel logo - so corporate swag they sell…

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