Ng Shing Gung Museum

This is such a great museum, run by the Chinese Historical and Cultural Project (an outgrowth of the Chinese American Women’s Club). It’s an exact recreation, to an amazing level of accuracy, of the original Ng Shing Gung temple in Heinlenville. It has some of the original pieces that were able to be saved before the temple was demolished, as well as some reconstructed pieces– some of which were ordered from China!
The altar on the second floor is so ornate and it’s incredible to compare it to the extant photos of the temple. The exhibits are accessible and interesting, and having spoken with some of the founders, the stories of how they acquired these objects are truly fascinating. The documentary they show upstairs is really well-​done, as well.
Such a great museum within San Jose’s History Park!