An Egyptian Temple in the Heart of San Jose? Believe It.
Tucked between palm trees and city streets, the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum has been turning heads — and expanding minds.
Home to the largest collection of authentic ancient Egyptian artifacts on display in Western North America, this San Jose treasure feels like a time portal. Walk through towering columns, step inside a full-scale replica tomb, and come face-to-face with 4,000-year-old relics — all without leaving the 408.
The museum was founded by Harvey Spencer Lewis, leader of the Rosicrucian Order, who believed that ancient wisdom could still inspire the modern world. Today, it continues to offer not just stunning exhibits, but immersive education on science, spirituality, art, and archaeology.
It’s more than a museum — it’s a landmark of curiosity, preservation, and wonder, where school kids, scholars, and casual visitors all walk the same ancient paths in the Rosegarden Neighborhood.