Food Traveler Magazine Winter 2017 | Page 133

Egyptian n a i c u r c Rosi Museum “If modern scientific exploration is more appealing to you than ancient history, you have to check out the Tech Museum of Innovation. The architecture, with its signature blue dome, is innovative in itself.” ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Venture back in time and explore a tomb replica, along with 4,000 differ- ent items from the ancient Egyptian culture. Admission is only $9 per per- son, so if you’re looking for some- thing cheap and easy to fill in a few hours during your days in San Jose, this museum is the perfect choice. netics, biotechnology, energy of all kinds, space exploration, and even new takes on human anatomy. The museum is always adding new dis- plays and rotating exhibits, so be sure to check out their website ahead of time if you’re hoping for something specific. If modern scientific exploration is more appealing to you than ancient history, you have to check out the Tech Museum of Innovation. The ar- chitecture, with its signature blue dome, is innovative in itself. Journey inside for hands-on learning experi- ences, like the Social Robots gallery, or catch a film in the IMAX theater. At the museum, you can expect to view exhibits and learn about physics, ge- Architecture fascinates us all, but churches happen to take our breath away when it comes to attention to detail. Visit the Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph, which is located right in the heart of downtown San Jose. The Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph is a Roman Catholic church that was re- built in the late 1800s, after the origi- nal adobe structure was damaged by earthquakes and several other re- builds were destroyed by fires. In 1985, the church was finally elevated to a cathedral, and the complete ren- ovation and restoration was finished by 1990. By 1997, Pope John Paul II made the church into a minor basil- ica, which granted the church certain special privileges. Visit the church for views of amazing sculptures, artwork, and overall architecture. on Innovati f o m u e s Tech Mu Food Traveler | Winter 2017 | 131