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Preserving Lake County's Past, Present and Future! On July 24, 2011, the Ely Stage Stop and Country Museum was opened to the public for the first time by the Lake County Historical Society and Lake County.
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The Exploratorium is now open in our spectacular new home at Pier 15 on San Francisco's Embarcadero. There are 150 new exhibits - indoors and out - plus hundreds of beloved classics, a Bay Observatory, a bigger focus on tinkering and social science,...
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Located south of San Francisco in Woodside, California, Filoli boasts 654 acres of beauty nestled along the slopes of California's coastal range. Originally built as a private residence in 1917, Filoli was opened to the public in 1977 as a 501(c)(3)...
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The Ford House Museum and Visitor Center is located in the Mendocino Headlands State Park that surrounds on three sides the picturesque town of Mendocino, listed on the National Historic Register. The park sits on the rugged Mendocino County shorelin...
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Located in San Francisco's Castro District, The GLBT History Museum is the first full-scale, stand-alone museum of its kind in the United States. The museum celebrates 100 years of the city's vast queer past through dynamic and surprising exhibitions...
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4127 18th Street
San Francisco
CA
94114
+1 415.621.1107
http://www.glbthistory.org/museum/index.html
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A visit to our 10,000 square foot Museum of operating model trains provides an inexpensive, fun-filled outing for young and old, with plenty of room for youngsters to stretch their legs and expend energy as they follow trains along the 200+ feet of p...
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A living museum of printing history, the Grabhorn Institute supports the fine press publisher Arion Press and the historic typefoundry of M & H Type. Our gallery is open free to the public Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
We off...
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The Gregangelo Museum is affectionately named by the public after Gregangelo, an acclaimed San Francisco visual and performing artist of Lebanese and Mexican descent.
The museum serves as Gregangelo's private home, studios and headquarters to his...
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Tours of this house museum are offered regularly: Sundays, 11am - 4pm / Wednesdays and Saturdays, 12noon - 3pm
Tours leave every 20 to 30 minutes and last about 1 hour. All visits to the house must be guided. Reservations are not required.
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2007 Franklin Street
San Francisco
CA
94109
415.441.3000
https://www.sfheritage.org/haas-lilienthal-house/
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Habitot Children's Museum was founded by parents and educators in 1992 to meet the unique needs and interests of infants, toddlers and preschoolers in a safe and appropriate community setting. Habitot opened its first facility in downtown Berkeley in...
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Hartnell College Planetarium has been enchanting audiences with the wonders of astronomy and space science since its original construction in 1962. At the beginning of 2017 the planetarium moved into a new building with a new dome and new projection...
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The First Mayor's House, also known as the Harvey-Baker House, was one of the first buildings constructed in the new town of Salinas City. The House was home to the Harvey-Baker family for over 100 years before being restored to the 1870s era and est...
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Ending Mar 31, "Shutters and Blooms: Wildflower Images and 19th Century Botanists." Ongoing, comprehensive permanent displays describe aspects of Healdsburg and northern Sonoma County history.
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The Hellenic Heritage Institute (HHI) is dedicated to preserving the rich Greek culture through researching, educating, promoting, producing and displaying cultural information through unique and entertaining programs.
The Hellenic Heritage Museum,...
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Focusing on the classic arcade games of the 1980's and some of the 90's titles.
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Ongoing displays featuring California's contribution to flying history. The Hiller Aviation Institute is a non-profit organization that brings together historical, educational and technological resources to create programs which increase publi...
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The History Museum - at what remains of the old mill - features rotating and traveling exhibits. Past subjects have ranged from the native Mutsun (Ohlone) to the Gold Rush to the impact of WWII on the Santa Clara Valley.
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History Park offers an expansive, outdoor, gated facility with 14 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. This charming, historic town setting is complete with paved streets, running trolleys, mature trees and ambiance like no other place in the Bay...
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History San Jose aspires to provide innovative national leadership in preserving and sharing regional history by engaging diverse audiences in exploring the varieties of human experience that contribute to the continuing history of San Jose and the S...
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IAMA was conceived as a permanent museum dedicated to displaying artworks made by talented artists from all over the world. Proudly a part of San Francisco's downtown community, the International Art Museum of America (IAMA) is a nonprofit art museum...
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Admission Fee: Adults - $5, Seniors/Students - $3, Children under 12, JAMSJ Members & Active Military Personnel - FREE
The purpose of the Japanese American Resource Center / Museum (JARC/M) is to collect, preserve, and disseminate th...
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From everyday house keys, to intricately designed locks and escutcheons, to safes once stuffed with money and handcuffs that held criminals of old...the magic and mystery of locks and keys through the centuries opens before your eyes at The Jehning F...
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The Jesse Peter Multicultural Museum is a unique institution in that we are one of only 12 museums in the country that is housed in a two year college. Founded in 1939, the Jesse Peter Museum has over 5,000 catalogued items, and over 90% of our colle...
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The Jewish Heritage Museum is located in The Reutlinger Community and features both permanent and temporary exhibitions. Residents, families, staff, and visitors can view a wide range of Jewish artifacts from the 17th century to the present day.
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4000 Camino Tassajara
Danville
CA
94506
+1 925.964.2062
http://www.rcjl.org/the-reutlinger/jewish-heritage-museum/
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Located in Downtown Oakland, Joyce Gordon Gallery is one of the well-respected and recognized commercial fine arts galleries in the area. Since 2003, the Joyce Gordon Gallery has evolved into an important venue for scores of artists not only from the...
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Founded in 1962, The Judah L. Magnes Museum collects, preserves, and exhibits art and artifacts reflecting the diversity and complexity of the Jewish experience throughout history. We promote understanding by fostering dialogue and exploring links be...
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Come visit the Lawrence Hall of Science, UC Berkeley's public science center and a destination for science fun for more than 40 years! Here's a place where visitors of all ages can explore science by doing science in:
• our fe...
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UB Berkeley, Centennial Drive
Berkeley
CA
94720
1+510.642.5132
http://www.lawrencehallofscience.org/
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Free Saturdays
The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco offers free general admission every Saturday for all San Francisco residents. Explore permanent collections and enjoy a variety of free programming. Some special exhibitions are not i...
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The University of California Observatories (UCO) is a Multi-Campus Research Unit of the University of California, with headquarters at the UC Santa Cruz campus. UCO operates on behalf of the astronomers at all ten UC campuses and is comprised of exte...
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Also known as Point Santa Cruz, this area forms the northern boundary of Monterey Bay. It is one of the last open headlands in any California urban area. Surfers, tourists, birds - including the rare black swift - and wintering monarch butterflies ar...
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701 West Cliff Drive
Santa Cruz
CA
95060
+1 831.420.5270
http://www.santacruzstateparks.org/parks/lighthouse/
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The rehabilitation center for wildlife includes: hawks, owls, eagles, fox, bobcats, opossums, coyotes, snakes, toads, turtles and other birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians.
Displays link people and nature.
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Los Altos History Museum gathers and presents compelling stories and artifacts that bridge the past and the present by fostering the creative energy of staff and volunteers to challenge established narratives and produce engaging educational programs...
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Are you ready for your starring role? The world famous Madame Tussauds is now open on San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf!
Located next to Pier 39, join us to walk the red carpet and experience the true spirit of San Francisco. Immerse yourself in S...
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145 Jefferson Street
San Francisco
CA
94133
866.223.4240
https://www.madametussauds.com/san-francisco/
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Grounded in the legacy of UC Davis’ world-renowned first generation art faculty, the Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art will be a hub of creative practice for today’s thinkers, makers and innovators, now and for generations t...
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The mission of the Mare Island Museum is to collect, preserve and interpret the history of Mare Island Naval Shipyard and related entities and to present exhibits and programs that explore, educate and celebrate the diverse military and cultural aspe...
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Ongoing, "Louise Arner Boyd: Marin's Arctic Explorer."
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Marin Museum of Contemporary Art connects art, community, and artistic expression. The Museum is a vibrant arts center located at Hamilton Field. We offer free contemporary art exhibitions that showcase local, national, and international artists, wit...
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The Marin Museum of Bicycling is a premier bicycle history museum and cultural center in Fairfax, California. We display key examples from the 19th century Golden Age of Cycling, we are home to the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame, showcasing the birth and...
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The Marine Science Institute provides engaging and interactive hands-on adventures with San Francisco Bay Area marine life. Led by a team of expert marine science educators, these experiences impact students of all ages, inspiring respect and steward...
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The Mendocino County Museum collects, conserves and celebrates the stories, artifacts, archives, and lives of the people and places of Mendocino County.
Stop by for current exhibits: Veterans History Personal and enduring favorites: a "hippie"...
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