South Bay Museums Events

History San José (HSJ) is presenting to the citizens of Silicon Valley the one-and-only opportunity to own a piece of the heritage from the Valley of... More

Children discover different toys from around the world. Free with admission.

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

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

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

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

Call a day in advance for passes. Picture ID needed.

An online-only exhibit presenting oral histories from former plant workers. Visit www.historysanjose.org/cannerylife to view the exhibit.

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

This exhibit features unique and humorous quilts from award winner Dorothy Vance.

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

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

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

Exhibit depicts the uses of local land and its inhabitants over time.

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

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.

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

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

Explore the the different styles and approaches contemporary textile artists use to create wall art, sculptures and installations using knitting techniques.

A retrospective and biographical exhibit featuring drawings, portrait busts and paintings with scenes from Bay Area cities.