For many years, the idea of visiting the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum in San Jose has been floating around. The only time I remember it is during the summer when it is too hot to bother with that end of the bay. This year, I remembered it during the cold months and have poked people about attending.
Following BaronLaw’s example, I dub this a Quest.
I have convinced the lovely Jadecat9 to be our guide since she knows way more than I do about things Egyptian. Fresne and Capricious_k have joined me in the concept. BaronLaw has expressed his interest in joinging us. We all see this as a Costume Opportunity and will probably be wearing Explorer Clothing. Jadecat9 says be might be mistaken for docents and we are willing to take that chance.
Since I am not about to try to herd cats for something this silly but I would love to share this experience with others, here is info for people to join us if they wish. If you show up, great. If not, we will never know.
The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and Planetarium
March 26 2006
1pm
1342 Naglee Ave
San Jose, CA 95191
$9 admission (* $1.00 discount on general admission for members of AAA, AAM, KQED, and Military)
Open on Sundays 11-6
The planetarium is included in the admission and they have a 2pm show so that might be a possibility. No food or large packs are allowed. But there is a Rosicrucian Park and groups are also welcome to eat at the Community Rose Garden, located 2 blocks away on Naglee Avenue. Maybe a afternoon tea might be on order.
http://www.egyptianmuseum.org/visit/index.html
Ooooh! We did that with the Guild back in ’95:
Picnic on the Nile
Who knows, maybe I can get our social calendar to cooperate that day!
Cool!
I don’t have anything vaguely Eqyptian in my closet, but I can borrow Kevin’s pith helmet and go as an intrepid Victorian era Lady Archaeoogist.
Count me in!
It’s a great museum. I keep considering a membership. But do plan to picnic on the grounds. They’re gorgeous, and you can play the oversized game in the grass.
To quote Joe Walsh, “Ain’t never been there, they tell me it’s nice.” But it’s *so* far away from me – at least one whole miles, maybe even two.
I have no costume, but I’d definitely be interested in going. And if the picnic idea doesn’t work for whatever reason, there is food not too far from there. Habana Cuba comes to mind immediately.
I will be there.
I’d love to go. I would need to find a way down, San Jose is rather difficult to get to via public transit
I live right down the street! I’ve been to the Egyptian Museum many, many times. It is wonderful.
Would like to do. Will have to see if space remains open in schedule. Am woefully without costume.