Free and Cheap San Jose Activities
Cheapism's editors recommend the best free and cheap San Jose activities on foursquare. Here is the complete list:
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San Jose Museum of Art
110 South Market StSan Jose, CA 91553
Neighborhood: Downtown
Phone #: 408-271-6840
URL: www.sjmusart.org
Museum displaying 1,400 permanent pieces plus rotating exhibits. Features both popular works & works by new artists. $8 admission & tours available. Also provides talks, readings & art activities.
San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art
560 S. First StreetSan Jose, CA
Neighborhood: Downtown
Phone #: 408-283-8155
URL: www.sjica.org
Contemporary/modern art in the extreme. Intimate museum displaying various exhibits of edgy, thought-provoking art. Fun, short & cheap outing - admission is FREE! Educational programs available too.
Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum
1660 Park AvenueSan Jose, CA 95191
Phone #: 408-947-3677
URL: www.egyptianmuseum.org
Like Egyptian history? This is your place! The largest collection of artifacts (4,000 in fact) from Egyptian culture in Western North America. Great fun & education for families. $5 for kids, $9 for adults.
San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles
110 Paseo de San AntonioSan Jose, CA 95113
Phone #: 408-971-0323
URL: www.sjquiltmuseum.org
Museum displaying the extensive art, history & culture of quilt & textile making. Amish, Shaker & Hawaiian quilt displays. Includes educational programs for children. Admission is $8 for ages 12+.
Happy Hollow Park and Zoo
1300 Senter RoadSan Jose, CA 95112
Phone #: 408-794-6400
URL: www.hhpz.org
A zoo, park & more! Tons of educational opportunities & places for kids to play. Zoo features hundreds of animals & the Double H Ranch Exhibit features a petting area w/barn animals. $12 admission.
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