Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum
(408) 947-3636
1342 Naglee Ave
San Jose,
CA
95191
37.3346
-121.9231
Neighborhoods: Central, Shasta Hanchette Park
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The Scene
The museum's architecture was inspired by the Temple of Amon at Karnak. The adjacent garden includes a wide variety of plants and statuary. It's free and open to non-members daily until 9pm. Past events for museum members and the public have included a Halloween tour of a cemetery featuring Egyptian tombstones, an Egyptian dog show, an Egyptian cat show, hieroglyphics workshops and a papyrus-making workshop.
The Collection
The museum houses the largest collection of Egyptian, Babylonian and Assyrian artifacts on the West Coast, including objects from pre-dynastic times through Egypt's early Christian era. The collection includes human and animal mummies, pottery, sculpture, scarabs, utensils, jewelry, textiles and a full-scale replica of a tomb. Seals and tablets from Sumeria, Assyria and Babylonia are examples of the earliest-known writing.
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Rosicrucianism:
More than 3,000 years old, Rosicrucianism is based on a mystical study of the workings of the universe. Since 1927, the order has been headquartered in San Jose.
To Learn More:
Take a tour of the tombs or listen to a lecture on Egyptian and Rosicrucian topics. Or visit the museum store for relevant books, jewelry and gifts.
