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The City of San José is the largest city in Northern California by both population and area. San Jose is notable for its innovation, cultural diversity and sunny and mild Mediterranean climate and its connection to the booming high tech industry phenomenon known as Silicon Valley.

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The Tech Interactive

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, The Tech Interactive is a science and technology center that offers STEAN hands-on activities, labs, and exhibits.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CALIFORNIA
San Jose MetroTEL - 408-294-8324 Read More

Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose

Over 150 hands-on exhibits and programs in the sciences, humanities, arts, nature, and health that spark curiosity, creative and critical thinking, problem-solving, and confidence.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family CALIFORNIA
San Jose MetroTEL - 408-298-5437

Happy Hollow Park & Zoo

Happy Hollow Park & Zoo is a small 16-acre zoo and amusement park that connects visitors with nature through play. The exhibits are designed to provide safe and secure habitats, while giving as much space as possible for species specific behavior. 

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CALIFORNIA
San Jose MetroTEL - 408-794-6400

Japanese American Museum of San Jose

The Japanese American Museum of San Jose mission is to collect, preserve, and share Japanese American art, history, and culture with an emphasis on the Greater San Francisco Bay Area.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CALIFORNIA
San Jose MetroTEL - 408-294-3138

Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo

The Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo is a place to explore, discover, create and play. Through hands-on science exhibits and a diverse community of more than 50 species of animals.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Self- Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CALIFORNIA
Palo Alto
San Jose MetroTEL - 650-329-2111

Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum

Home to the largest collection of Egyptian artifacts on exhibit in western North America. Exhibits and programs fosters enthusiasm for ancient history and learning

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CALIFORNIA
San Jose MetroTEL - 408-947-3635

San Jose Museum of Art

The premier modern and contemporary art museum. It balances socially relevant traveling exhibitions and engaging shows drawn from a collection of more than 2700 works that reflect the city’s rich diversity to its hallmark innovative ethos.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CALIFORNIA
San Jose MetroTEL - 408-271-6840

Winchester Mystery House

The historical experience at the estate is a great way for students to learn about Victorian architecture, Sarah Winchester and her influence on the Santa Clara Valley.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CALIFORNIA
San Jose MetroTEL - 408-247-2000