Santa Clara is home to many museums that will engage, delight and fascinate visitors. Here's an overview of the city's vast collection of prize museums:
• De Saisset Museum - Part of Santa Clara University, this museum is includes thousands of items chronicling the history of Santa Clara's historic mission (also located on the campus) along with ancient and modern artwork.
• Triton Museum of Art - This museum is best known for its Theodore Wores collection. Folk, classic and contemporary works are also on display at the museum.
• Harris-Lass Historic Museum - This museum offers a living glimpse into Santa Clara's past with the city's last farm site preserved from the early 1900s.
• Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose in Santa Clara County - This museum is designed to delight and education children at the same time. Many of the museum's displays and exhibits are interactive and encourage creative play, discovery and learning.
• Intel Museum - This museum, located at Intel's headquarters in Santa Clara, features displays and exhibits showcasing Intel's history. The history of the region's semiconductor technology is explained in a fun and engaging way. The Intel Museum, also offering educational programs for grade school children, is free to the general public.
• Edward Peterman Museum of Railroad History - This museum is operated by the South Bay Historical Railroad Society is located in the Santa Clara Depot, the oldest train station on the west coast. The region's railroad history, which led to the city's early expansion, is displayed in great detail with rare photographs and artifacts from Santa Clara's early years. Two large model railroad layouts are on display at that museum.
• The Tech Museum - Located in nearby San Jose, this museum is offers special and interactive exhibits that engage the imaginations of all visitors, especially children. Membership allows access to related science museums across the country.
• San Jose Art Museum - This museum is best known for the sheer number of exhibits it houses along with plenty of space for guests to walk around and take in gripping art and captivating displays. Guests have noted the friendly staff at the museum. Visitors are greeted by exciting and engaging displays throughout the year.
