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    Rings and trophies
    Annabelle R.

    This is a great museum documenting and honoring the 49ers, past and present, the many achievements of the players and organization over time. It has a lot of nice touches... life size statues of great players, Coach Bill Walsh's office recreated, displays of great moments (trophies and rings, first Super Bowl championship in 1981, Jerry Rice's 206 touchdown footballs hanging from the ceiling), and cool stuff like authentic Candlestick seats, Colin Kaepernick's time capsule, old ticket sales signs ($2 general admission) and colorful Kezar posters. There are several interactive exhibits too, such as touchdown dance, and jumping, running, and football catch (with a motion sensing application). I like the design of the museum overall, going from room to room, each area offered something new and different. And though the museum is not huge, it's definitely worth the $15 they charge for a self-guided tour, and worth checking out even if you're not a huge Niner fan. Museum hours are different on game day. I attended the Niners vs Raiders pre-season game last Sunday at 1pm. The museum hours were 10-1pm, for game attendees. Was pretty empty and no line around 11:30am, but it definitely got more crowded as it got closer to 1:00 (game time). The entrance to the museum is on Tasman Street, near Levi's seating sections 101/201/301. Parking is almost impossible on game days... meaning even if you pay for parking, there will be loads of traffic getting in and out of the area.

    Jason H.

    You'd expect nothing less than first class from a first class organization like the 49ers! The life-size statues have such incredible detail and the technology used for the videos and displays are what you'd expect in the heart of Silicon Valley. The docents are all incredibly knowledgeable and very friendly, too - not to mention in the 49er Team Store! We spent three hours and took it all in, including a viewing inside the stadium. Limited parking right outside the museum. General Admission is $15.

    Hall of Fame exhibit
    Na H.

    Came during our pit stop visit to San Jose. As hubby and I are die hard '9er fans, this was a must visit! We went on a Sunday while the team played away, which I would suggest is the best time to come. We entered and were greeted by a pleasant lady, who asked first if we were active/retired military (you get a discount). Regular price was $15 for adults. Next, another host joined us for the first leg of the tour and was very knowledgeable in all things 49ers.(FYI: picture taking is allowed, but no flash photos or videotaping permitted. Also no food or drink either). Before entering the exhibit, we walked past a giant screen and it projected a hologram of Sourdough Sam ('9ers mascot), a '9er's player(it was Patrick Willis!) or a Gold Rush cheerleader as if they were right beside you! Next we entered the Hall of Fame room, which included life-size statues of some of the most well-respected 49ers in franchise history. Fun fact: the statues had real clothing on them which made for a truly realistic look. They even had a statue of Dwight Clark suspended in the air at the exact measurements when he made his iconic catch! We then entered the theater for a 20 minute film on the history of the '9ers, which was narrated by past and future '9ers players and staff. The museum had a host of interactive exhibits on all things '9ers from the franchise's inception to present day. Historic relics were displayed throughout. Suspended above one were 206 footballs to note the number of touchdowns Jerry Rice completed during his time as a '9er! There was a display of the five Super Bowl trophies and rings too! There was also a makeshift turf field where you could get your throwing game on! After exiting the exhibit, you arrived at the team store stocked with everything 49ers in addition to a Levi's store display that had various 49ers/Levi's inspired apparel. All in all a great visit and a definite must for all of the 49er Faithful!

    Montana and Walsh
    Kyle M.

    I have been a 49ers fan since I was a child. I cherished the wins with Montana, Young, Garcia, and Kaepernick, while enduring the losses with Rattay, Dorsey, Smith, and Hill. So, my dad, uncle, and I were excited to tour the museum. The introductory film provides a nice history of the team's ups and downs. I like that the memorabilia incorporates 49ers players with American history and society. I also appreciated the variety of pieces in the museum, which span beyond just footballs and jerseys. There is an interactive section, which is especially engaging for children. However, the film fails to highlight Kaepernick. Although the film notes our appearance in Super Bowl XLVII reinvigorated the franchise, it does not even mention Kaepernick's name, the breakout star of the season. The film also avoids any close-up shots of Kaepernick. The museum, additionally, only includes one photo of Kaepernick. The franchise's success during Kaepernick's tenure in San Francisco is what led to the existence of Levi Stadium and the 49ers Museum. The San Francisco Bay Area prides itself on diversity and inclusivity, the principles Kaepernick protested for. Therefore, to relegate Kaepernick to background shots in the film and to only one photo in the museum, is just wrong.

    Natasha K.

    You don't need more than 30 minutes to walk through this place and snap a few pictures. They have statues, old jerseys and cheerleader outfits, photo opps, and plenty of info about the history of this team. The exit of course leads to the team store and bathrooms.

    Kenzie K.

    I must confess that I'm not much of a football fan generally, but my friend is a 49er fan born and bred, so I came here for a visit to make him happy. Despite my disinclination, once we were here I found myself enjoying all the interactive activates and the bronze states on display in the museum's lower level. You can learn cheer movements, and even kick a football on the field! My friend the 49er fan was completely mesmerized! He said that he found the entire museum really impressive, and he thought all the information on the team's history was fascinating :-) We both found the display of Super Bowl rings (which is in the museum's exit, right before you enter the gift shop) very impressive.

    206 TDS!
    Ro O.

    GREATNESS!!!! What else you want me to say?!? When you visit you experience greatness...championship culture!

    My group went in, Not free!  Was in group tour w/ museum $30
    Ann L.

    49ers Museum was included in my Levi's Stadium Tour so not sure the separate price, but together it was $30. Wanted to watch the movie they had on the 49ers, first time had technical difficulties so was told had to leave and not sit in the dark room, 2nd time it played for a while, then died near the end. So sad, was ok to see. Life-size replicas of some of the important 49ers were there. Bill Walsh, Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, etc. That was ok to see. Lots of little things here and there, lots of reading and some videos to watch. Bill Walsh's Office, Superbowl Trophys, Superbowl Rings. Some pic taking you can get emailed to yourself. Some people really enjoyed that. I think it's just meh, but I'm not a huge fan of the 49ers.

    Steve Young
    Sara G.

    I have pretty much been a 49er fan my whole life and I never knew a museum for them existed until recently. The museum is located at Levi's Stadium and is very well done. There is a lot of history, facts, and memorabilia starting from the early days to present day. It is very thorough and well presented. The first part of the museum involves wax figures of all the big players, coaches, and staff in 49er history. These include Joe Montana, Steve Young, Jerry Rice, and Bill Walsh, just to name a few. This is the part where you can take a bunch of pictures and selfies. The next few rooms involve the history of the team, including their five Superbowl wins, the Superbowl rings, old tickets, jerseys, and lots of other interesting historical memorabilia. Lastly, there is an interactive section of the museum where you can try on the helmet & uniform and test your skills at jumping, throwing, cheering, and dancing. There is also a massive 49ers helmet you can take pictures at for souvenir photos. The museum ends in the Team Store, so make sure you go and pick up some 49er merch afterwards! The museum costs $15 to get in and I think it is well worth the money.

    Look for Clark in the corner....
    Andrei O.

    A must visit for all football fans. The Niners did a great job displaying their history with so many artifacts and hands on exhibits for both the die-hards and the young ones. There's also an exhibit that displays a history of football throughout the Bay Area. If you're an avid Niners or just an avid football fan and want the full experience, come during a non gameday. It won't be as busy and you won't feel so rushed to want to see everything.

    Russ V.

    I want to start by thanking the Walker Team and Jerry for arranging our visit to the 49er Museum. I admit it I'm a long time Niner fan that goes back to Kesar Stadium though I never made it there, my first game was at the Stick. You enter into a large lobby that has a huge TV screen that shows all of us waiting and a lot of the 49er players pop in and out saying and doing some fun things. Of course when the cheer leaders came up some of the guys pretended like they were hugging them...I know it sounds bad but it was kind of funny. You enter into the theater to watch a short video which was pretty cool and well worth seeing prior to going through the museum exhibits. The first section has life sized models of some of the famous players and plays. Of course " The Catch " Other greats such as Joe Montana with Bill Walsh and of course Jerry Rice just to name a few. You can literally spend hours in the museum. Many of the exhibits are interactive. You can see some videos, touch screens to display history and some of the Niner magic moments. The section with the Super Bowl Rings is incredible, I had no idea how HUGE the rings are! Check out the pictures of the footballs next to the rings,,,WOW. Also be sure to look up through part of the exhibit as the entire ceiling consists of hanging footballs. There are so many fun things to see that you could literally spend hours here. So many games and players throughout Niner history are highlighted. There are old uniforms, banners and gear of every kind is on display. Be sure to check out the prices of the games and refreshments. $3.75 for Reserved Seats at Kesar, but that was a lot back then. And yes of course you exit through the 49er store so be sure to pick up some 49er merchandise on the way out!

    Tiffany D.

    49ers Museum was just amazing and such an awesome experience. Being a 49ers fan practically since birth I've been wanting to visit since it opened and once I saw the Groupon I felt that was the perfect opportunity to go. I made sure to go in with an open mind and low expectations but I will tell you this museum totally exceeded my expectations from beginning to end. When you first walk in there are a few items to look at in the "lobby" area and then there's the popular hologram in front of the elevators, I didn't really get a chance to check that out too much because the movie was about to start and I wanted to catch that. But what I did see of the hologram was cool, it felt like the player was standing right next to me. Then you walk into the theater for the movie and I loved that it was like a mini Imax theater with some nice plush seating. The movie was about 20 minutes more or less and it was very informative and entertaining, this was probably my favorite part of the museum. Some parts were a bit emotional, I know I cried a couple times (don't judge me lol). Once the movie is over you walk into a section of the museum with a bunch of cool statues of the players, I also liked this portion because you were able to see both and older and newer players and take pictures with them. I did like that some of the staff members were around to give you a little bit of history and answer any questions you may have had about the statue portion of the museum. There were also some cool interactive photos where you could take your pictures, have them placed on certain player's bodies and them email them to yourself. There were also several interactive screens throughout the museum that gave you information from different important times throughout the 49ers career. They seemed to have really paid homage to Bill Walsh in the entire museum because his presence was felt and seen all the way through and they even had a nice replica of his office. Once of my other favorite parts of the museum was like a timeline or walk down memory lane, it showed the evolution of the uniforms and the team, highlighted important moments, of course the key players jerseys, cleats and gloves were also on display. The lower level is a very interactive and hands on portion, you are able to put on the uniforms and helmets. They have a field area where you can learn cheers from the Gold Rush Cheerleaders, throw the football, record a broadcaster video and so on. I just had the best time here and learned a lot, it's great to see the evolution of one of my favorite teams and see how they came from very humble beginnings to being one of the best in the NFL at one time. This is a must if you're a 49er fan, I guarantee you will love it and have a great time.

    Navarro Bowman (hologram) posing for that dude taking a pic behind him.
    Rodney H.

    For all 49er fans, the 49ers Museum is very well done. Growing up as a Niner fan, I was really impressed seeing all the exhibits and memorabilia from their rich history all right in front of me. Here are some of the museum highlights for me. First off, right when you walk in you'll see a projection of yourself with a hologram of a current player greeting you. I snapped a pic when Navorro Bowman came up. -- http://bit.ly/1XZixgp The very first room you'll encounter is the 49ers Hall Of Fame Room with statues of past 49er greats: Jerry Rice and Steve Young -- http://bit.ly/1Rcs1Ra Joe Montana and Bill Walsh -- http://bit.ly/1IXwTBA Dwight Clark with "The Catch" -- http://bit.ly/1mcOPDx Next there's a recreation of Bill Walsh's office -- http://bit.ly/1IXx6ou Then after that is the Heritage and Memorabilia Room: All of Jerry Rice's touchdown balls hanging above. -- http://bit.ly/1RGMDAj Joe Montana's rookie contract -- http://bit.ly/1HWKONy Gold Rush Cheerleader Uniform History -- http://bit.ly/1SQmUDY And the last room you walk through shows all 5 of the 49ers Super Bowl Vince Lombardi Trophies and Rings -- http://bit.ly/1OkcVmu There's also movie theater which plays a movie showcasing the history of the 49ers and an interactive exhibit room where kids can play around. The overall museum experience was great. I liked everything I saw and learned a lot of new things about the team history even though I've grown up learning about them my whole life. If you're a 49ers fan or a hardcore football fan in general, the 49ers Museum is worth checking out.

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    Private events

    I had a ghost experience!!! And that never happens... so worth it if you're into that kind of…read morething. Our tour guide Courtney was awesome, especially for being 103 yrs old! she made it super fun, kept a good pace, answered lots of questions and had the perfect vibes for hosting. Anyways, my ghost story was somewhere between the transition from the 1st and 2nd floors, just after the room with the piano music playing, my cousin and I were chatting not even during one of the guided portions it was literally during the walking part and someone clear as day shushed me right in my ear, but there wasn't anyone next to us, and my cousin didn't hear the aggressive "shhhhhh!!!". It was weird and freaky, but not scary. Super fun experience, great to learn so much about Sarah and her eccentric life - she's my kind of heiress!

    Sarah Winchester is an interesting woman in local history, so we decided to tour San Jose's…read moreWinchester Mystery House. Booked and paid for our reservation online. I received an immediate confirmation and additional info, like parking, etc., which I appreciated. They also texted a reminder 24 hours ahead. Parking was a breeze and their lot wasn't full, but that may have been due to it being a dreary Sunday in April. The grounds are nice and we enjoyed walking around a bit before our tour. Lots of vibrant flowers and everything appeared well cared for. There was a private wedding party going on, so some of the grounds were blocked off. Our tour guide, Savanna, was very knowledgeable and seemed to really understand and care about the history of the house. The only problem we had was the size of the group we were put in. Most of the rooms are quite small, as are the hallways and staircases. We couldn't all fit in the room to hear her speak so missed some of what she said. There was another group right behind us, and sometimes I could hear that guide better than my own. They offer discounts for seniors and kids 12 and under, but otherwise is a bit pricey at $48 for adults to spend an hour walking through the house. I was disappointed that none of the furnishings are original. It's just been staged with furniture from the approximate period. We also paid for the basement access, and at $13 each (no discounts) it was an absolute waste. Very little to see there. It's just a basement. The cafe was closed while we were there, which was disappointing. Interesting to read about Sarah Winchester and her house, but not really worth the price to visit.

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    Moffett Field Museum

    Moffett Field Museum

    4.9(21 reviews)
    4.6 mi

    There are TWO listings here on Yelp for this great place. Same place, different address. I write on…read morethis listing as it shares the same address as the official website. (Can someone please consolidate the two somehow?) Great historical living museum of aircraft that served in various conflicts and battles. Not huge so happily, it's packed with wonderful archives and exhibits but does not require hours and hours to soak in. Any aeronautical enthusiast (or history buff) will surely enjoy a visit here. In addition to planes and parts, there are authentic uniforms, photographs, and documents to help with a better understanding of the times. Lastly, be sure to check out the train room, which is a lot of fun, too. It's easy to get mesmerized by the train cars of another era -- with double tiered tracks to follow along. Though it may not be a place you would hear a lot about, Moffett Field Museum is a well-cared for and important museum with much to enjoy. Note: Be prepared with your I.D. and check it out! (There are a few food options nearby -- so before you leave, ask the volunteers for recommendations and/or check Yelp!)

    Very nice volunteer-led museum in the old Moffett Field. Amazing collection of model aircraft, many…read moreto scale, including blimps. Various military vehicles and mementos are more on-subject than the astonishing model train setup also found here. Moffett Field--with its huge dirigible hanger--was a primary location for aircraft patrolling the Pacific Ocean. Not many will recall the blimps, much less the original dirigible, but many can recall the daily turboprop, later jet powered, flights scouting out potential threats over or under the waves.

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    Moffett Field Museum - Blimp hanger under renovation (it's massive)

    Blimp hanger under renovation (it's massive)

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    Computer History Museum - Software Arch in Revolution exhibition.

    Computer History Museum

    4.4(391 reviews)
    5.9 mi

    Spent a few hours at the Computer History Museum and didn't expect it to feel as reflective as it…read moredid. The museum walks you through the evolution of computing, from early mechanical calculators to modern microprocessors, software systems, and AI. You can see machines like ENIAC (one of the first general-purpose electronic computers) along with punch-card systems, the Apple I, and other machines that once felt futuristic and now look dusty and almost fragile. Everything here is built in layers, not in isolation: ideas evolving over time, people contributing in ways that are not always visible at first, yet shaping the outcome. Still, it is striking to see how these machines have become extensions of how we think nowadays (our brains). We offload memory, rely on algorithms to anticipate what we want, and increasingly hide behind screens. We run away from the real world and avoid real human connection. In some ways, it can feel easier to trust systems than real people because systems are predictable, responsive, dopamine-inducing, and do not require human effort or vulnerability. People do. People are messy. Here where the museum unexpectedly becomes even more reflective. It makes you wonder how easily we stay self-contained, avoid the messiness of real connection, and fill the space with endless technological distraction. Roughly 1 in 2 U.S. adults report experiencing loneliness, with in-person social interaction declining over time. Technology makes it easier to stay in your own world, away from uncertainty, risk, and the effort real closeness requires. So where does this lead us? What is our future? Is it for our good? If it feels easier this way, is it actually better? Are we becoming more connected, or just more efficiently alone? P.S. I think the admission for youth should be cheaper.

    A fantastic journey through the history of computing! So…read moremuch to explore here and they even offer demonstrations. Always a great time.

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    Computer History Museum - Punched Card Gallery in Revolution exhibition.

    Punched Card Gallery in Revolution exhibition.

    Computer History Museum - Calculators Gallery in Revolution exhibition.

    Calculators Gallery in Revolution exhibition.

    Computer History Museum - Calculators Gallery in Revolution exhibition.

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    Calculators Gallery in Revolution exhibition.

    Et Voila Paris - The Pope's Palace of Avignon

    Et Voila Paris

    5.0(6 reviews)
    12.2 mi

    What would your dream trip to Paris include? I had a dream trip, told Celine Glon of Et Voila Paris…read moreabout it, and she made it happen. I had very specific ideas. I'm a writer and have just finished the first draft of a mystery novel that involves the life of Georges Bizet, composer of the opera, Carmen. I wanted to go to Paris and various places there to see where Bizet lived and worked so I could add such settings to my book. Celine made an itinerary for me, got me wonderful guides to drive me to these places and to tell me about their histories and even explore with me. NOT ONLY THAT, Celine got me introduced to people knowledgeable about Bizet, and she got me into places where people normally can't go. For example, there is a house in the town of Bougival near Paris where Bizet lived when he wrote Carmen. Celine got me a private tour of this privately owned house (not open to the public) AND an introduction to a board member of a society that promotes art and artists as part of the memory of Georges Bizet. She also got me introduced to a gentleman who speaks excellent English and who is extremely knowledgeable about classical music and opera so he could go with me to meet with the board member and see the home. There are many other things I could mention about the Bizet part of the trip, like my private tour of the Opera Comique (where Carmen opened in 1875) and lunch with the Comique's dramaturge. Again, the Opera Comique is not open to the public for such tours, but Celine arranged it all. Celine also booked me private guides to take me other places just for fun, such as Chantilly, which has the biggest collection of French paintings after the Louvre, and Malmaison, the home of Josephine and Napoleon Bonaparte. I could go on and on, but that would make this review too long. I'll close by saying that I would recommend Celine to anyone, including my closest family and friends. I trust her totally to come up with customized trips that will fit any needs. I highly recommend her. She has a million connections and I can see she is an expert in the art of making people's dreams come true in Paris and all over France.

    We had a great tour of Versailles , its park , and the " Petit Trianon , of Marie Antoinette" with…read moreEt voilà Paris in June 2017. We highly recommend Celine and her guides for anyone wishing an amazing journey in France and through time!!

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    Et Voila Paris - Walking tours in Paris can be customized according to your interests

    Walking tours in Paris can be customized according to your interests

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