Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum
Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum
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Closed
Tuesday
Closed
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Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Architecturally inspired by the Temple of Amon at Karnak, it houses the largest collection of Egyptian artifacts on exhibit in western North America, including objects from pre dynastic times through Egypt's early Islamic era.
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George Augustin
San Jose, CA32 contributions
Jan 2025 • Friends
If you're in San Jose, you should definitely check out the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum. I went there last weekend, and it was such a cool experience. The place has an amazing collection of artifacts, including real mummies and ancient Egyptian statues. The replica tomb was my favorite part—it really made me feel like I was stepping back in time.
If you love history, you’ll love this place!
If you love history, you’ll love this place!
Written 30 January 2025
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Travel R
San Jose, CA38 contributions
May 2024 • Family
Great items explaining some of Egypts history and culture. Filled with great artifacts accompanied by the brief description of the item. Great place to see a real mummy! Where else can you fined real mumified remains outside of Egypt? Well, they have it here...in the heart of silicon valley!
Written 22 January 2025
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Bluette B
Metro Manila, Philippines218 contributions
Nov 2024 • Solo
The museum arranged in order and exhibits are authentic.
I went by myself and spent good 2 hours in all the exhibit halls. It wasn’t tiring unlike huge museums where there are big pieces on display. Don’t miss Meeting Thoth!
A robotic AI of Thoth, the revered ancient Egyptian Keeper of the Mysteries, is amazing!
There is no souvenir shop!!!
I went by myself and spent good 2 hours in all the exhibit halls. It wasn’t tiring unlike huge museums where there are big pieces on display. Don’t miss Meeting Thoth!
A robotic AI of Thoth, the revered ancient Egyptian Keeper of the Mysteries, is amazing!
There is no souvenir shop!!!
Written 23 November 2024
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GitchSup
Duluth, MN1,399 contributions
May 2022
The building alone is worth driving by, but I was lucky enough to find a discount ticket for prepurchase so we picked this as one of our designated rest stops on our road trip. I'm so glad I did, I wasn't expecting much because it was so small, but boy were we ever surprised! Most museums focus on the large items found in the pyramids, because of the size of this museum they just don't have the space for that so they focus on a lot of the smaller items. I was amazed to see stone tablets with writings engraved on them that were smaller than a domino, I had no idea this type of intricate work even existed. They have a display of game pieces that was so fun to see, many of the things you would recognize even today in games. Of course there is a mummy on display, along with her full skeletal exray and some history on her as well as interesting facts about mummification and how and why cats were mummified, there were actually cat farms specifically for having cats to bury with people. If you go early you will beat any school visits and have plenty of time to read all the information and take it all in, I was astonished by how much we learned!
Written 4 June 2022
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Mediatrice
Karlsruhe, Germany1,920 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
We strolled extensively through the associated themed gardens. And they were really beautiful. It smells really good there too, like an aromatic treatment. A mixture of rooibos tea and sandalwood with a hint of lavender. There were beautiful, old, large, gnarled trees (evergreen magnolias), romantic seating, a koi pond with real papyrus and Egyptian temple replicas and figures everywhere.
The main entrance is an avenue of rams and sphinxes with a golden entrance gate.
The Egyptian museum is spread over 3 floors. Very surprising, many great, real exhibits like in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. The highlight is in the basement. There they have recreated the entrance to a burial chamber from the basement entrance. Really great and the burial chamber itself is the large basement room where all the walls and even the ceiling are painted. Everything looks so real, with dim lighting, that there were even people who didn't dare go through and left again. Overall, we spent a good two hours in the museum.
The main entrance is an avenue of rams and sphinxes with a golden entrance gate.
The Egyptian museum is spread over 3 floors. Very surprising, many great, real exhibits like in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. The highlight is in the basement. There they have recreated the entrance to a burial chamber from the basement entrance. Really great and the burial chamber itself is the large basement room where all the walls and even the ceiling are painted. Everything looks so real, with dim lighting, that there were even people who didn't dare go through and left again. Overall, we spent a good two hours in the museum.
Written 25 December 2023
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Lynn S
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Feb 2020
Tons of artifacts, and an interesting outdoor area to walk through. The tomb replica was novel and immersive; the tour through it brought up a lot of information that could only be effectively conveyed by being present in a place like that. Since admission is so inexpensive, there's no pressure to rush through the exhibits--it's so easy to come back and intake the information leisurely. The staff and guides are super friendly, and people of all ages are always traversing the galleries.
Written 15 March 2020
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Em Ar
Lincoln, NE37 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
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!
Written 8 March 2020
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travelingCAgal
San Diego, CA1,116 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Our daughter brought us here. What a little gem! We started with a stroll through the peace garden outdoors. We really enjoyed the interpretive signage, statues & landscaping. We decided to visit the museum, too, afterwards. Very interesting collection of Egyptian artifacts. We learned later that this museum houses the largest collection of such items in North America! Impressive!
Written 14 July 2023
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mstgsjm
Rochester, NY57 contributions
Jan 2023 • Solo
Very interesting collection and interpretation of Egyptian history, from mummification examples and practices to written and household artifacts. We liked how the exhibits walked through the different pharoah eras/dynasties, and how they related to other regional areas of current Middle East. The exterior of building and gardens are also unique. Parking lot nearby or park on street around corner from main entrance. My only suggestion is to have some souvenirs available, book about the exhibits or other items.
Written 29 January 2023
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UniCarrie
3 contributions
Jan 2020
Took my 8 YO son here because he wanted to see a mummy. He loved it! We learned so much about Egyptian culture. Remember to get a stamp book for the children. Cost $.55 and totally worth it. keeps them focused. We went through the tomb by ourselves but later went in with the guide. I am really glad we did. We missed so much when we did the self guided tour of the tomb. So definitely take the time to do the guided tour. Expect to spend at least 2 hours there. Also take the time to walk about the garden and labyrinth. Absolutely beautiful scenery.
Also there is a parking lot on the back side of the building. I didn't realize it until we walked the garden Not a big deal since there is plenty of street parking and on weekends a school across the street has a lot you can park in.
We went on a Saturday afternoon. It was busy but not enough that you felt you can learn and enjoy the museum to the fullest.
All the staff was wonderful!
Cost of admission was very reasonable for a great day of exploration. And to see real mummies!
Also there is a parking lot on the back side of the building. I didn't realize it until we walked the garden Not a big deal since there is plenty of street parking and on weekends a school across the street has a lot you can park in.
We went on a Saturday afternoon. It was busy but not enough that you felt you can learn and enjoy the museum to the fullest.
All the staff was wonderful!
Cost of admission was very reasonable for a great day of exploration. And to see real mummies!
Written 5 January 2020
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Hello, Bob!
Can you tell me how long it would take to see the museum in its entirety? I'm flying down from Seattle and want to know whether I need to book an overnight stay or if I can do it in a day.
Thank you,
Marian Smith
Written 7 October 2017
This wonderful museum is not the British Museum - it is quite do-able in 2-3 hours depending upon your level of interest. It is quite impressive and ahd gardend and a labyrinth, too.
Written 11 October 2017
Will a curious and bright 5 year old be frightened? This particular child is quite well behaved and has visited many museums, but I'm concerned that the subject matter might be a bit too much.
Written 5 October 2016
Nothing would frighten a 5-year-old. All the mummified animals and people are in one room, so you can avoid that room if you think the child might be freaked out.
Written 5 October 2016
What is the best way to get there from San Francisco without a car
Written 1 August 2016
Probably Caltrain from the City to San Jose and then Uber or a taxi to the museum. You can 'google' Caltrain for the cost, schedule and station locations.
Written 1 August 2016
Karen W
San Jose, California
There is a restaurant and Starbucks right across the street from the Museum.
Enjoy your visit!
Written 6 March 2016
How much is it to get in and how much is a ticket? Is there tickets for each exhibit, or one ticket for all? In short; how much is it to go through the whole museum?
Written 5 March 2016
Karen W
San Jose, California
Here are the admission costs, which include everything:
$9.00 general admission
$7.00 seniors 55 and older
$7.00 students with I.D.
$5.00 children ages 5 - 10
Free on Wed - Fri, 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Children under 5 are always free!
Written 6 March 2016
Karen W
San Jose, California
Hello!
We have found a wheelchair that you can use!
Written 20 November 2015
Karen W
San Jose, California
$9.00 general admission*
$7.00 seniors 55 and older
$7.00 students with I.D.
$5.00 children ages 5 - 10
Free on Wed - Fri, 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Children under 5 are always free!
Written 20 June 2015
Does the museum sell tickets online? Or do you just go to the museum to purchase them?
Written 12 March 2015
Karen W
San Jose, California
Hello Georganne,
You can buy your tickets at the door.
We look forward to welcoming you to our lovely museum!
Written 17 March 2015
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