South Bay Attractions Events

Historic site. Restored English Tudor house features displays about Campbell's past. The grounds are planted in English-garden style.

From the "Riverbank" to the "Underground," explore this 2,500 square-feet exhibit based on "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland."

A retrospective and biographical exhibit featuring drawings, portrait busts and paintings with scenes from Bay Area cities.

Explore the the different styles and approaches contemporary textile artists use to create wall art, sculptures and installations using knitting techniques.

A re-creation of a Victorian parlor in the museum's "home life" area, showing the utilitarian side of art. Ongoing. Music and Drama exhibit. T... More

Documentation of the 50 years since the devastation of the Capelinhos Volcano, which caused a wave of immigration of Azoreans to California.

One of the earliest designs for an automatic computing engine. Live demonstrations take place Wed-Fri at 2pm and Sat-Sun at 1 and 2pm.

The museum hosts a variety of ongoing, hands-on exhibits for kids. Exhibits include "Bubbalogna," "Current Connections," "Secrets of Circles" and "WaterWays."

Displaying a range of artifacts and displays related to the history of computers, dating back to 1939.

Call a day in advance for passes. Picture ID needed.

Including a hotel with rotating exhibits, art from the McKay Collection of California, trolley restorations and the Paulson House.

Learn about locks, keys, locksmithing tools, safes and more through exhibits and hands-on activities. Ongoing.

This online exhibit focuses on various local labeling companies, the labeling process and the legacy of the everyday works of art. Visit www.historysanjose.org/labellegacy... More

This exhibit features unique and humorous quilts from award winner Dorothy Vance.

Online exhibit documenting the rise of Lou's Village from its creation in 1946. Visit www.historysanjose.org/lousvillage to view the exhibit.

Exhibit depicts the uses of local land and its inhabitants over time.

Children discover different toys from around the world. Free with admission.

An online-only exhibit presenting oral histories from former plant workers. Visit www.historysanjose.org/cannerylife to view the exhibit.