Viet Museum, San Jose

Name: Viet Museum
Address: San Jose, United States

#24 among attractions in San Jose

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The Viet Museum or the Museum of the Boat People & the Republic of Vietnam is a museum focusing on the experience of Vietnamese Americans and their journey from Vietnam to the United States. It is located in Greenwalt House, a historical home relocated to History Park at Kelley Park in San Jose, California, United States, and was opened on August 25, 2007. ()

Established: 25 August 2007 (16 years ago)Coordinates: 37°19'13"N, 121°51'36"W

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South San JoseSan Jose United States

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Viet Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: San Jose Municipal Stadium, Japanese Friendship Garden, History Park, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo.

~580 ftW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
San Jose Municipal Stadium, San Jose
3 min walk • San Jose Municipal Stadium, a quaint yet historic ballpark nestled in the heart of San Jose, California, beckons baseball aficionados and leisure seekers alike. Established in 1942, this storied stadium serves as a testament to the city's rich sporting heritage...
~1710 ftN
Spacious and tranquil traditional garden
Japanese Friendship Garden, San Jose
9 min walk • The Japanese Friendship Garden is a walled section of Kelley Park in San Jose, California, United States. Dedicated in October 1965, it is patterned after Japan's famous Korakuen Garden in Okayama and spans six acres.
~590 ftE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
History Park, San Jose
3 min walk • History Park at Kelley Park in San Jose, California, USA is designed as an indoor/outdoor museum, arranged to appear as a small US town might have in the early 1900s. Since its inauguration in 1971, 32 historic buildings and other landmarks have either been moved from their original San Jose locations or are represented by replicas.
0.4 miNW
Zoo, Playground, Theme park
Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, San Jose
11 min walk • Happy Hollow Park & Zoo is a small 16-acre zoo and amusement park in San Jose, California, which originally opened in 1961. It was closed in 2008 for major renovations, and opened its gates again on March 20, 2010.
~1200 ftNE
Park, Sport complex
Kelley Park, San Jose
6 min walk • Kelley Park is a 156-acre city park in San Jose, California, United States.
1.5 miNW
Street
Paseo de San Carlos, San Jose
39 min walk • The Paseo de San Carlos is a pedestrian paseo in Downtown San Jose, spanning across San Jose State University's campus.
1.5 miNW
Street
Paseo de César Chávez, San Jose
40 min walk • The Paseo de César Chávez is a pedestrian paseo in Downtown San Jose, spanning across San Jose State University's campus.
~650 ftSE
Museum, History museum
Portuguese Historical Museum, San Jose
4 min walk • The Portuguese Historical Museum in San Jose, California, USA opened in 1997 and is a replica of the first permanent império originally built in San Jose's Little Portugal district, c. 1915. It is one of the featured attractions within History Park at Kelley Park.
~910 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum
Trolley Barn, San Jose
5 min walk • Established in 1982, the California Trolley and Railroad Corporation is a 501 non-profit organization with a mission to preserve and reflect the rich legacy of rail transportation in the Santa Clara Valley for the educational and recreational benefit of current and future generations.
1 miS
Neighbourhood
Spartan Keyes, San Jose
26 min walk • Spartan Keyes is a neighborhood of central San Jose, California, located just south of Downtown San Jose. Spartan Keyes is home to a notable community of artists, art studios, and galleries.
~1160 ftW
Sport, Sport venue
Solar4America Ice, San Jose
6 min walk • Solar4America Ice at San Jose is an indoor ice rink in San Jose, California, United States. The largest ice rink facility in the Western United States, Solar4America Ice serves as the official training facility for the NHL San Jose Sharks and the home arena for San Jose State University's Spartans hockey team.

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Which popular attractions are close to Viet Museum?

Nearby attractions include San Jose Municipal Stadium, San Jose (3 min walk), History Park, San Jose (3 min walk), Portuguese Historical Museum, San Jose (4 min walk), Trolley Barn, San Jose (5 min walk).

How to get to Viet Museum by public transport?

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Senter Road & East Alma Avenue • Lines: 73 (4 min walk)
Kelley Park • Lines: 73 (10 min walk)