We preserve and enrich the cultural heritage of San Jose and the Santa Clara Valley through research, collections, partnerships, educational programs, and events.

History Park is located at the south end of Kelley Park at the corner of Senter Road and Phelan Avenue. Through 30+ original and reproduction homes, businesses, and landmarks, History Park reveals Santa Clara Valley’s past.

History Park at Kelley Park. This 14–acre gated park features 32 historic and replica buildings representing San José’s past. Come on the weekend to ride a trolley, see a working print shop, and experience activities and exhibits. History Park is home to 19 diverse cultural and service organizations, each sharing its own unique history.

Spend a day browsing one of the many museums in San Jose. Get a deeper look at San Jose’s history, or explore ancient history Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum or get to know the important role Japanese Americans played in building the city, state and country at …

San Jose is seeped in history, with a rich past just waiting to be explored. Find dozens of museums and historic sites to round-out your California trip.

History Park at Kelley Park in San Jose, California, United States, is designed as an indoor/outdoor museum, arranged to appear as a small US town might have in the early 1900s (decade). Since its inauguration in 1971, 32 historic buildings and other landmarks have either been moved from their original locations or are represented by replicas.

This multi-dwelling museum occupies 26 acres and is comprised of old buildings, ancient artifacts and sacred grounds that tell the story of San Jose and its surrounding area.

History San José is Silicon Valley’s largest and most comprehensive historical organization. We preserve and make available to scholars, teachers, researchers and the general public one of...