History Park, San Jose

Name: History Park
Address: 1650 Senter Rd, San Jose, 95112-2599, United States
Telephone: +1 408-287-2290

#28 among attractions in San Jose

Museum, History museum, Historical place, Park

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Created: 1971Elevation: 118 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 37°19'12"N, 121°51'29"W

Address

1650 Senter RdSouth San JoseSan Jose 95112-2599 United States

Contact

+1 408-287-2290

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Day trips

History Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1170 ftW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
San Jose Municipal Stadium, San Jose
6 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...
0.4 miNW
Spacious and tranquil traditional garden
Japanese Friendship Garden, San Jose
10 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 ftW
Museum
Viet Museum, San Jose
3 min walk • 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.
0.5 miNW
Zoo, Playground, Theme park
Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, San Jose
13 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.
~1170 ftN
Park, Sport complex
Kelley Park, San Jose
6 min walk • Kelley Park is a 156-acre city park in San Jose, California, United States.
~180 ftS
Museum, History museum
Portuguese Historical Museum, San Jose
1 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.
~320 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum
Trolley Barn, San Jose
2 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
25 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.
~1700 ftW
Sport, Sport venue
Solar4America Ice, San Jose
9 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.
0.6 miN
Victorian architecture
Ashworth-Remillard House, San Jose
16 min walk • The Ashworth-Remillard House is a historic two-story farm house in San Jose, California. The house was designed in the Victorian architectural style. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since December 12, 1976.
0.5 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
CEFCU Stadium, San Jose
14 min walk • CEFCU Stadium, formerly known as Spartan Stadium, is an outdoor athletic stadium located in the Spartan Keyes neighborhood of central San Jose, California, in the western United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is History Park open?

History Park is open:

Monday 12 pm - 5 pm
Tuesday 12 pm - 5 pm
Wednesday 12 pm - 5 pm
Thursday 12 pm - 5 pm
Friday 12 pm - 5 pm
Saturday 11 am - 5 pm
Sunday 11 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to History Park?

Nearby attractions include Portuguese Historical Museum, San Jose (1 min walk), Trolley Barn, San Jose (2 min walk), Viet Museum, San Jose (3 min walk), Kelley Park, San Jose (6 min walk).

How to get to History Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to History Park:

Bus

Senter Road & Phelan Avenue • Lines: 73 (3 min walk)
Kelley Park • Lines: 73 (12 min walk)