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Santa Clara County History Facilities



  1. Campbell Historical Museum

    Currently closed.

  2. Cupertino Historical Society and Museum

    The museum showcases Cupertino's unique history through artifacts, tools, graphics, and oral history spanning over 100 years.

  3. Geof Goodfellow Sesquicentennial Park

    The park commemorates the Battle of Santa Clara and marks the City’s Sesquicentennial, 1852-2002.

  4. Japanese American Museum of San Jose

    The museum showcases a collection of exhibits chronicling more than a century of Japanese American history.

  5. Los Altos History Museum

    Built to replicate a 1930s farmhouse, the museum explores local history through dynamic exhibits. Free admission.

  6. MACLA

    MACLA is an art space rooted in the Chicano/Latino experience, committed to emerging Latino artists. Free admission.

  7. Moffett Field Museum

    The museum is named after Rear Admiral William Moffett, a Medal of Honor recipient and celebrates the airfield's rich history.

  8. New Museum Los Gatos

    Art and history museum brings art, history, and education together through exhibitions, programs, and experiences.

  9. Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum

    The largest collection of Egyptian artifacts in western North America.

  10. Santa Clara Fire Museum

    The museum houses firefighting artifacts and memorabilia that firefighters have used since 1855.

  11. South Bay Historical Railroad Museum

    The museum is run by the South Bay Historical Railroad Society with the mission of preserving the local railroad heritage.

  12. Sunnyvale Heritage Park Museum

    The museum tells the story of Sunnyvale through its collections and exhibitions. Free admission.

  13. The Harris - Lass House Museum

    The museum is the last farm site in the City of Santa Clara. Visit the main house, barn, summer kitchen, and heritage orchard.

  14. The Lace Museum

    The museum houses around 10,000 pieces of lace dating back to the 1700's. Workshops and classes are offered.

  15. The Museum of American Heritage

    The museum is dedicated to the preservation and display of electrical and mechanical technology from the 1750s to the 1950s.

  16. The Portuguese Historical Museum

    The museum is a replica of the first permanent imperio (Chapel to the Holy spirit) built in San Jose.

  17. The de Saisset Museum

    The Museum features a California history exhibition about Santa Clara Valley and the early days of Santa Clara University.

  18. Viet Museum

    The Viet Museum focuses on the experience of Vietnamese Americans and their journey from Vietnam to the US.

  19. Winchester Mystery House

    A 160-room sprawling mansion built to appease spirits who died at the hands of the Winchester Rifle. Group tours. Venue space.

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