San Jose · Santa Clara County, CA
Arts & Culture in San Jose
Scout analyzed 127 San Jose places and surfaced the ones that actually fit arts & culture.
Places analyzed
127
Matches
20
Typical spend
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Typical visit
2 hr
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Budget-Friendly Egyptian Exploration in Alameda
Dive into the mysteries of ancient Egypt without spending a dime at the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum. Afterwards, grab some delicious and affordable New Orleans-inspired food, and if you have time, enjoy a leisurely stroll nearby.
Budget Art & Park Day in Santa Clara
Spend an enriching afternoon without breaking the bank. Discover local and contemporary art, enjoy a casual, affordable lunch, and then unwind in a nearby park.
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Arts & Culture
Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University
Classic & contemporary art museum with an outdoor sculpture garden featuring Rodin bronzes.
Arts & Culture
Rodin Sculpture Garden
Garden at Stanford's Cantor Arts Center showing 20 statues by famed sculptor Rodin (open all hours).
Ballbach and SOFA
San Jose Civic
Landmark theater with a cocktail lounge for shows, concerts, banquets, galas & private events.
Arts & Culture
Shoreline Amphitheatre
Large-scale music venue with open-air seating hosts festivals & big-name acts.
Alameda
Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum
Museum with displays on Egyptian burial practices, plus artifacts including jewelry & bronze tools.
Ballbach and SOFA
Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose
Children of all ages explore more than 150 interactive exhibits including a full-size fire truck.
Cypress
Winchester Mystery House
Sprawling landmark with a staircase leading nowhere & other odd features designed to confuse ghosts.
Downtown and SOFA
Loft Bar & Bistro
Exposed-brick, two-level hangout with an American menu, DJ nights & a rooftop patio.
Arts & Culture
Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
Expansive venue with hands-on art & history exhibitions, plus special programs good for all ages.
Ballbach and SOFA
Broadway San Jose
Arts & Culture
Triton Museum of Art
Exhibits of contemporary & historical works, with an emphasis on Bay Area artists.
Arts & Culture
Blackhawk Museum
Research library & museum featuring historic & vintage cars in sprawling, contemporary digs.
Ballbach and SOFA
San Jose Museum of Art
Revolving exhibitions from post-1980 to older 20th-century works plus a cafe & education center.
Ballbach and SOFA
The Tech Interactive
Accessible, hands-on exhibits for all ages in a spacious facility, plus an attached IMAX theater.
Ballbach and SOFA
California Theatre
Restored 1927 motion picture house turned performing-arts venue, also offers private event options.
Ballbach and SOFA
San Jose Center for the Performing Arts
Landmark art deco-style theater presenting Broadway musicals & ballet & dance performances.
Little Saigon and Spring Brook
History Park (operated by History San Jose)
Community Center
Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo
Child-oriented venue with animals like birds & turtles, plus interactive educational exhibits.
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