The Clock Tower is the central symbol of San Jose our enduring "town clock" that has watched over a century of our city's history. Mission Santa Clara has a bell tower.Three bells, I think. Now it is home for the San Jose Museum of Art. The tower displays clock faces on the north, south and west sides, but is blank on the east side. Explore San Jose's most iconic historic buildings that have stood the test of time. Yes, the San Jose Museum of Art clock tower is talking to you.