Rosicrucian Park, San Jose

About Rosicrucian Park

Rosicrucian Park in San Jose houses multiple museums and attractions centered on ancient history and esoteric studies. The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum contains the largest collection of Egyptian, Assyrian, and Babylonian artifacts on exhibit in western North America. The historic Rosicrucian Planetarium features Moorish architecture and offers planetarium shows. The park also includes an Alchemy Museum and Alchemy Garden, a Research Library with ancient texts, a Rosicrucian Labyrinth, a Peace Garden with pharaoh statuary, and a Rosicrucian Temple. The grounds span nearly an entire city block and combine Egyptian and Moorish architectural styles with native plants, rose gardens, fountains, and water conservation landscaping. A visit involves exploring the museums, walking through the gardens and labyrinth, viewing architectural elements, and experiencing the design that blends spiritual elements with natural surroundings.