# Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum Winter Family Stroll, Peace Garden & Planetarium > Place to go for families in the San Jose–Sunnyvale–Santa Clara area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, 1660 Park Ave, San Jose, CA 95126 - Ages: All ages (especially engaging for children ages 4-14) - Price: $13 adults, $10 youth (ages 7-17), free for children 6 and under; Peace Garden and outdoor grounds are free to visit - Organizer: Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum - Official page: https://egyptianmuseum.org/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/san-jose/activities/rosicrucian-egyptian-museum-winter-family-stroll-peace-garden-and-plan--listing-63e43d397ecf672c61a8d0ad ## About Set in a peaceful neighborhood in central San Jose, the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum houses the largest collection of authentic ancient Egyptian artifacts on display in western North America. Architecturally modeled after the ancient Temple of Amun at Karnak, the museum grounds transport families thousands of years into the past with towering lotus-bud columns, sphinx statues, and authentic hieroglyphic facades. Inside, children are mesmerized by genuine mummies, ornate gilded sarcophagi, bronze cat statuettes, ancient board games like Senet, and real everyday artifacts used by Egyptian schoolboys thousands of years ago. The highlight for young explorers is the walk-through replica of an ancient rock-cut tomb, taking visitors down into dimly lit subterranean burial chambers adorned with vividly painted funerary scenes. The museum also operates a digital planetarium offering educational astronomy shows, and an outdoor Rosicrucian Peace Garden with papyrus ponds, native medicinal herbs, and a contemplative stone walking labyrinth. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Museum galleries, outdoor plazas, and the Peace Garden feature wide, ADA-accessible ramps and smooth tile/paved surfaces; the interior tomb walk-through has narrow passages where baby carriers are recommended. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Benches situated throughout the tranquil outdoor Peace Garden and reflecting pond; clean indoor restrooms equipped with infant diaper changing facilities. • Age Suitability: Welcoming all ages; thrilling and deeply educational for preschoolers, elementary students, and teenagers studying world history. • Sensory Tips: Museum galleries feature gentle, subdued mood lighting to protect ancient artifacts; the planetarium provides a darkened, cozy theater environment with calm narration. ## Similar picks in San Jose - [Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose Winter Wonder Exhibits](https://grassyknees.com/san-jose/activities/children-s-discovery-museum-of-san-jose-winter-wonder-exhibits--listing-544346ee02ed8b3af460a42b) — Open on its own schedule · Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose · Ages 0–10 · From $18 · checked Nov 5. 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