Historical Societies Near Me in Penn Valley, ca
Empire Mine State Historic Park
10791 East Empire Street, Grass Valley, CA
Empire Mine State Historic Park’s close to 850 acres include miles of scenic trails for hiking, biking, dog walking and horseback riding. Bring a picnic lunch, and enjoy a memorable day at one... Read More
Bernhard Museum Complex
291 Auburn-Folsom Road, Auburn, CA
Built in 1851 as the Traveler's Rest Hotel, the Bernhard House has been welcoming visitors for over 150 years. Filled with artifacts and furnishings from a bygone era, the Bernhard House... Read More
Community Memorial Museum
1333 Butte House Road, Yuba City, CA
The Community Memorial Museum is a Sutter County history museum. Our goal is to preserve Sutter County's history and to educate the public about our past. We are delighted to answer any... Read More
Carnegie Museum
557 Lincoln Street, Roseville, CA
For more than a thousand years, the rolling hills and grasslands of South Placer County were home to the Maidu Indians. then, in 1849, came the discovery of gold with its influx of prospectors,... Read More
Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
310 Back Street, Coloma, CA
The World Rushed In
James W. Marshall discovered gold in 1848 on the South Fork of the American River in the valley the Nisenan Indians knew as Cullumah. This event... Read More
El Dorado County Historical Museum
104 Placerville Drive, Placerville, CA
Mission
-To exhibit and interpret the heritage of the County in a current, accurate, and engaging manner.
-To be a valuable historical resource to the community... Read More
Fountain-Tallman Museum
524 Main Street, Placerville, CA
About
The Fountain & Tallman Museum is owned and operated by the El Dorado County Historical Society. Built in 1852, it is the oldest building on Main Street and is... Read More
California State Indian Museum
2618 K Street, Sacramento, CA
The State Indian Museum, opened in 1940, depicts three major themes of California Indian life: Nature, Spirit, and Family. Native peoples lived prosperously for thousands of years in what it... Read More
California State Railroad Museum
125 I Street, Sacramento, CA
About the Museum:
First opened to the public in 1976, the California State Railroad Museum complex is one of Sacramento’s largest and most popular visitor... Read More
California State Capitol Museum
1315 10th Street, Sacramento, CA
California Museum
1020 O Street, Sacramento, CA
History:
The California Museum opened in June of 1998 through a unique partnership with the State of California as a private non-profit institution focused on California... Read More
Crocker Art Museum
216 O Street, Sacramento, CA
Mission:
The Crocker Art Museum is dedicated to promoting an awareness of and enthusiasm for human experience through art. To fulfill its mission, the Crocker Art Museum... Read More
Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum
2251 Florin Road Suite 126, Sacramento, CA
Our mission is to open minds and change lives through the exploration and celebration of African American history, experiences and culture through art education and outreach.
Our... Read More
Western Pacific Railroad Museum
700 Western Pacific Way, Portola, CA
The Western Pacific Railroad Museum at Portola is home to North America's largest and most complete collection dedicated to telling the story of one railroad. It is also one of the few places... Read More
Amador County Museum
225 Church Street, Jackson, CA
The Amador County Museum was built as a home in 1859 by Armstead C. Brown, one of Jackson's earliest settlers. This classic Greek Revival-styled dwelling sits atop Corral or Court house hill... Read More
KidZone Museum
11711 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, CA
Mission
To inspire learning through creative play and discovery
Vision
Growing tomorrow’s resilient thinkers through imaginative... Read More
