From Business: The Museum traces its beginnings to the late 1800s and the collection of naturalist Laura Hecox. Miss Hecox was born in Santa Cruz in 1854 and from childhood had a keen…

3. New Almaden Quicksilver Museum

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Science Museums Museums Historical Places

21350 Almaden Rd, San Jose, CA 95120

CLOSED NOW:10:00 am - 4:00 pm

From Business: Eleven miles south of San Jose, a marker now commemorates this historic spot.Eleven miles south of San Jose, a marker now commemorates this historic spot.

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4. Wings of History Air Museum

408-683-2290Call Now Visit Website

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Science Museums Museums Places Of Interest

12777 Murphy Ave, San Martin, CA 95046

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5. The Tech Museum of Innovation

408-294-8324Call Now Visit Website

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Science Museums Museums Technology-Research & Development

201 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113

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From Business: The Tech Museum of Innovation, located in San Jose, Calif., is a technology and science museum for people of all ages and backgrounds. Established in 1978, the museum is spread…

6. Youth Science Institute-Alum Rock Center

408-258-4322Call Now Visit Website

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Science Museums Museums

16260 Penitencia Creek Rd, San Jose, CA 95127

CLOSED NOW:12:00 pm - 4:30 pm

From Business: Youth Science Institute is a nonprofit organization committed to inspiring enthusiasm for science, nature, and a love of learning with hands-on, nature-based science education…

7. Marine Science Institute

650-364-2760Call Now Visit Website

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Science Museums Museums

500 Discovery Pkwy, Redwood City, CA 94063

CLOSED NOW:8:00 am - 5:00 pm

From Business: The Marine Science Institute is a nonprofit organization that offers hands-on science and environmental education programs to students of all ages throughout Northern…