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San Mateo County History Museum San Mateo County History Museum
Redwood City, California

Interactive exhibits include "Nature's Bounty: The Natural Resources that Built San Fra

Sanchez Adobe Sanchez Adobe
Pacifica, California

Sanchez raised cattle for the hide-and-tallow trade.

Santa Barbara Historical Museum Santa Barbara Historical Museum
Santa Barbara, California

Touring the Historical Museum enables visitors to see a wide array of unique artifacts,

Santa Monica Historical Society Museum Santa Monica Historical Society Museum
Santa Monica, California

Visitors can go to the museum to discover the colorful history of Santa Monica.

Shadelands Ranch Museum Shadelands Ranch Museum
Walnut Creek, California

The House provides a rich archive of Contra Costa and Walnut Creek history in its exhib

Sharpsteen Museum Sharpsteen Museum
Calistoga, California

In addition to its many historical exhibits, the Museum uses unique and extraordinarily

Sierra Nevada Logging Museum Sierra Nevada Logging Museum
Arnold, California

Interior displays include working models of sawmills and logging camps, historic loggin

Siskiyou County Museum Siskiyou County Museum
Yreka, California

The Native American Gallery features one of the most comprehensive portrayals of Native

Sisson Museum Sisson Museum
Mt. Shasta, California

With exhibits like a model railroad depicting the town of Dunsmuir in it's heyday as a

Society Of California Pioneers Society Of California Pioneers
San Francisco, California

Highlights of recent seasons include "Points of Interest: The Lawrence and Houseworth A

Sonoma County Museum Sonoma County Museum
Santa Rosa, California

The museum interprets the region's rich history, art, and culture by exhibiting and col

South County Historical Society South County Historical Society
Arroyo Grande, California

The South County Historical Society boasts several late 19th century dwellings, a schoo

SS Red Oak Victory SS Red Oak Victory
Richmond, California

The ship has functioned as both a military and civilian vessel and its service record i

Strathearn Historical Park And Museum Strathearn Historical Park And Museum
Simi Valley, California

The museum presents the area's history in three sections: the Chumash Indian period, th

Tao House Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site Tao House Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site
Danville, California

One of America's foremost playwrights, Eugene O'Neill, purchased the Tao House in Danvi

Tehachapi Museum Tehachapi Museum
Tehachapi, California

The Tehachapi museum provides insights into local Native American and pioneer history.

Temecula Valley Museum Temecula Valley Museum
Temecula, California

Take a step back in time and experience the rich history of the Temecula Valley from it

Tiburon Railroad Ferry Depot Museum Tiburon Railroad Ferry Depot Museum
Tiburon, California

More than a pretty waterfront town, Tiburon has a rich railroad and maritime history, w

Tuolumne City Memorial Museum Tuolumne City Memorial Museum
Tuolumne, California

The heritage of Tuolomne is rich as indicated in the museums numerous exhibits, includi

Tuolumne County Museum And History Center Tuolumne County Museum And History Center
Sonora, California

The front gallery is full of photographs and artifacts depicting the county's geographi

Tustin Area Museum Tustin Area Museum
Tustin, California

Some things that visitors while see on a journey through Tustin's history at the museum

USS Hornet Museum USS Hornet Museum
Alameda, California

With its participation in both World War II and the Apollo 11 manned moon mission, the

Uss Lucid Uss Lucid
Rio Vista, California

The second Lucid (AM-458) was laid down by Higgins Inc.

USS Potomac USS Potomac
Oakland, California

The USS Potomac, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's "Floating White House", i

Vacaville Museum Vacaville Museum
Vacaville, California

Located in a quiet, tree-shaded Victorian neighborhood in historic d

Vallejo Naval And Historical Museum Vallejo Naval And Historical Museum
Vallejo, California

The Museum is located in Vallejo's historic Old City Hall and featur

Western Center Museum Western Center Museum
Hemet, California

The Western Center is home to a fascinating array of Native American artifacts and Ice

Western Railway Museum Western Railway Museum
Suisun, California

Take an electric train trip through the peaceful, picturesque Montezuma Hills over the

Yolo County Historical Museum Yolo County Historical Museum
Woodland, California

In addition to being a house museum, there are changing exhibits on various subjects re

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