Egyptian Museum in San Jose

Architecturally inspired by the Temple of Amon at Karnak, it houses the largest collection of Egyptian artifacts on exhibit in western North America -- including objects from pre-dynastic times through Egypt's early Islamic era.

They offer a number of short workshops on the weekends, including Games & Leisure in Ancient Egypt (learn to play Senet), Ancient Egyptian Jewelry, Ancient Egyptian Mummies, and Hieroglyphics. Workshops free with admission fee.

Open weekends 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

$9.00 general admission*
$7.00 seniors 55 and older and students with I.D.
$5.00 children ages 5 - 10, free children under 5

• $1.00 discount on general admission for members of AAA, AAM, KQED, and Military

For more info:
http://www.rosicrucianegyptianmuseum.org/