Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum

Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum
Karnak-style entrance to the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, with statue of Tawaret
LocationSan Jose, California, United States
Coordinates37°20′03″N 121°55′24″W / 37.3342°N 121.9233°W / 37.3342; -121.9233
TypeArchaeological museum
Visitors110,000 (2017)
FounderHarvey Spencer Lewis
DirectorJulie Scott
Websitewww.egyptianmuseum.org

The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum (REM) is devoted to ancient Egypt, located at Rosicrucian Park in the Rose Garden neighborhood of San Jose, California, United States.

It was founded by the Ancient Mystical Order Rosae Crucis (AMORC). The Rosicrucian order continues to support and expand the museum and its educational and scientific activities. The museum holds the largest collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities in the Western United States, and is located next to the AMORC headquarters.

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