Best Museum Santa Clara Near Me

4worldlovers: Featuring 11 unique gallery and exhibit spaces, the 49ers Museum presented by Foxconn Industrial Internet is a 20,000 square foot facility dedicated to the 49ers past, present and future.

The museum is dedicated to its values of education, innovation and heritage and is committed to serving as an exciting, engaging home for fans of all ages.

To explore more topics about 49ers history, visit the Museum’s Longform Article Series.


Entry tickets will be available for purchase in the Museum’s lobby during operating hours.

Step into our Augmented Reality to take your place beside current and former players or take in our “What’s Trending” display featuring everything you want to know about the team’s recent success, what’s happening in the museum and our most recently curated artifacts.


James Owens was born in Sacramento, CA., where he attended Norte del Rio High School. A world-class sprinter and hurdler at UCLA, Owens competed in the 1976 Olympic Games at Montreal and finished sixth in the 110-meter hurdles. His speed attracted the attention of 49ers coach Bill Walsh and he was the first player Walsh ever selected in an NFL draft (second round in 1979). Walsh’s second pick was Joe Montana (third round in 1979). Owens made his name with the 49ers as a kick returner. In a 17-13 loss to Detroit in 1980, Owens sprinted 101 yards with a kickoff to score, the longest return in the NFL that season. He also was used as a wide receiver and nabbed 19 receptions for 254 yards during his two years with the 49ers.

Inside the Morabito Theater — which features a 50’ x 18’ screen and 4K technology — you’ll be inspired by the story of the 49ers as told through our signature film.


Walk amongst life-sized statues of our 31 Hall of Famers in their signature poses. Snap a photo next to Coach Bill Walsh and Joe Montana or put yourself in the huddle with the Million Dollar Backfield.

Explore an interactive touch screen and listen to first-person stories from the 49ers all-time roster about what it was like to play for the team. An interactive database will allow visitors to research every possible stat on every person that ever wore a 49ers uniform.

An homage to one of the most influential people the NFL has ever known, this re-creation of Coach Walsh’s Redwood City office serves as both a treasure trove of artifacts and the home of a signature film on Coach Walsh as told from the eyes of players, friends and others. The Bill Walsh Coaching Universe features an interactive exhibit that chronicles the coach’s vast impact on the coaching ranks of professional football.

An era-by-era experience of historical items, stories, interactive exhibits and one-of-a-kind artifacts. Spanning the years of 1946 until the present day, guests will leave the Heritage gallery with a deep appreciation for the history and tradition that are so important to the 49ers organization.

Sports figures in the Bay Area spurred social change that impacted the nation and the world. This exhibit examines five stories where the message met the moment, and sports figures intersected with social issues to create cultural touchstones and push movements forward

4worldlovers:
The South Bay Historical Railroad Society (SBHRS) was incorporated in 1985 to preserve the local area railroad heritage while running a working museum to benefit the community. Our members are volunteers and work on the renovation and preservation of the Santa Clara Railroad Depot, the Santa Clara Tower and the two maintenance-of-way buildings.


A large and varied collection of historic railroad artifacts are on display in the Edward Peterman Museum of Railroad History located in the Depot. This now includes the Oregon-Washington Railroad & Navigation business car #184 which was loaned to us and placed on our siding on June 26, 2009.

4worldlovers: The Harris - Lass House Museum is located at 1889 Market Street in Santa Clara, California. It is the last farm site in the city of Santa Clara and is named for the two families who owned and lived on the property for 125 years. The museum consists of the house, a classic California barn, summer kitchen, tank house, landscaped gardens and Heritage Orchard.

The house was built in 1865 in the Italianate style — balanced and symmetrical. In the 1890’s it was extensively enlarged and remodeled, changing the symmetry of the original design. It is fully furnished, most of the furniture and contents having belonged to the Lass family.

4worldlovers: The charming Headen-Inman House, 1509 Warburton Avenue, was part of the Headen estate, and was moved to this location in 1985. The Headen-Inman House includes a museum with photographs and artifacts related to the history of Santa Clara. Rotating exhibits by the Santa Clara Art Association are also on display. The Santa Clara Founders and Pioneers Room has exhibits featuring the founding families and early pioneers of Santa Clara County.

It is a fine example of the Arts and Crafts movement and has a four-panel door with beveled glass lights and fine interior woodwork. The house, named after the two families who once owned it, is now owned by the City, but is operated by and is the headquarters of the nonprofit Santa Clara Arts & Historical Consortium.