2022 Hours:
Monday-Sunday 9 am – 4 pm

Try the History Park Trolley:
Saturday & Sunday
First Ride: 12:00 noon
Last Ride: 3:15 pm
(Entrance near the South Gate,
635 Phelan Avenue, San Jose)

Gift Shop is currently closed

O’Brien’s Ice Cream Parlor and Candy Shop is currently closed

Admission:
Admission is free year-round, except during special events and programs.

As part of the Blue Star Museums Program, from Armed Forces Day, May 21, 2022, through Labor Day, September 5, 2022, all military personnel and their families get free admission to History San José-sponsored events.

History Park Walking Tour:
Tuesdays & Thursdays 10-11am
A museum guide will lead you through History Park, discussing the historical and architectural background of each building. For some of the more important buildings, the famous people associated with them will be highlighted! The tour ends at the Bay Area Glass Institute, where you will get to see glass made in real-time.

To book a reservation, please look at the calendar below.

Public Holiday Closures:
New Year’s Day
Martin Luther King Day
President’s Day
Easter Sunday
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, masks are required for all public tours and inside exhibit buildings.

Parking for most programs is off of Phelan Ave.

Public Programs & Tours

History San José offers a broad selection of programming at History Park that enriches the region’s cultural heritage. Programs include everything from public lectures, workshops, cultural festivals, docent-led tours, and an array of programs for the general public.

Please check out our calendar below to book a tour or public program today!