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    Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum & Planetarium

    The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, architecturally inspired by the Temple of Amon at Karnak, houses the largest collection of Egyptian artifacts on exhibit in the western United States -- including objects from pre dynastic times through Egypt's early Islamic era.


    Museum Hours:
    Mondays: Closed
    Tuesday - Friday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
    Saturday - Sunday: 11:00am - 6:00pm
    Last admittance into the museum is a half-hour before closing.


    Backpacks and large bags are not permitted inside the museum. No video, tripod or flash photography is permitted inside the museum. Non-flash photography is allowed inside the museum. Treasures of the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, a Catalogue is available for sale in the museum store. This catalogue features more than 260 color images of the artifacts in the collection.


    Please note: The Museum is closed on the following dates: New Year's Eve & New Year's Day (December 31 & January 1), Easter Sunday and July 4.


    Museum Admissions:
    $9.00 general admission*
    $7.00 seniors/students w/ I.D.
    $5.00 children ages 5 - 10
    Free for children under 5
    * $1.00 discount on general admission for members of AAA, AAM, KQED, and Military

    • Contact Info

      Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum & Planetarium

      1342 Naglee Ave
      San Jose, CA 95191

      Website

      Full map and directions

    • Parking Info

      We have free parking in our Parking lot, located on the corner of Naglee and Chapman (one block east of the Museum).

    • Accessibility Info
    • NOTE: We do our best to ensure all information is accurate, however it's a good idea to visit the website or call the venue to verify the information.

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