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NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE SPRING/SUMMER 2022 MUSEUMS & HISTORICAL SITES
CHICO CHILDRENS’ MUSEUM
Chico Children’s Museum has lot of exciting things going on this summer, such as the new slide that’s part of our very popular space exhibit. Dr. Palmer’s Pediatric Dentistry is the generous sponsor for this fun, interactive slide, which was custom built by Melton Design.
When you’re here, take a minute to stop by and introduce yourself to Milta Aguilar, our new Director of Operations. Milta is a former preschool teacher and business owner and has volunteered at the Museum as a play docent, so she knows all about having fun while learning. She has a degree in social and behavioral science, and is a mom of two.
The spring and summer are great times to learn more about bees and how vital they are for healthy flowers and food. To get the learning started, the Museum is introducing a “sweet” new exhibit full of fun facts about bees in the North State. You can find out how to easily make a bee watering station and attract more of these busy pollinators all through the warm months.
Another exciting addition to the Museum family is a partnership with a popular local art teacher, Ama Posey. Ama is an artist and art educator based in Chico; and she also teaches classes in San Francisco. Ama’s new art studio is a shared space in the Museum and will host children’s art classes and camps. Check out her classes at the Museum on Instagram: @artcampfamily.
The Chico Children’s Museum is open Tuesday through Thursday, 10am-1pm; Friday through Sunday, 10am-4pm. When you can’t make it to the Museum, be sure to check out the monthly hands-on activities on our website at chicochildrensmuseum.org. 325 Main St. (530) 809-1492.
California State Railroad Museum; Sacramento. Restored locomotives & train cars along with exhibits reflecting California’s rich railroading history. Tour a Pullman-style sleep- ing car and a dining car complete with railroad china table settings. Try out a high-speed train simulator and “experience” piloting a modern high-speed train. Train rides, excursions & fun special events. Located within Old Sacramento State Historic Park (National Landmark) with original & reconstructed buildings from the gold rush days. californiarailroad.museum. 111 I St. (916) 323-9280.
Sacramento Old Schoolhouse Museum; Sacramento. Allows all ages to explore California’s early days of education. Enjoy
a living replica of traditional one-room schoolhouses found throughout America in the late 1800s with costumed school- marms & school masters available to tell about school life in the 19th century. shew- man.com/. 1200 Front St. (916) 483-8818.
SHASTA COUNTY
Behrens-Eaton House Museum; Redding. Depicts the life & times of the Victorian and gold rush era in Northern California, featur- ing a library of historical data, photos and vintage books, plus antique clothing, fur- nishings and more. Free. eatonhousemuse- um.org. Main House at 1520 West St., Display Museum at 1939 Butte St. (530) 241-3454. Courthouse Museum; Shasta. Part of Shasta State Historic Park, this former county court- house is restored to its 1861 appearance and filled with historical exhibits. Includes
a notable collection of early California artwork. View the remains of brick buildings that were once the center of intense activity during the gold rush era and visit historic roadways, cottages and cemeteries. parks. ca.gov. 15312 Highway 299 W. (6 miles west of Redding). (530) 243-8194.
Moore’s Flour Mill; Redding. While at the shop you can see the 19th-century millstones used at this local mill and purchase fresh flour, oatmeal and other hot cereals, different kinds of sugar, spices, teas, pasta, honey and other products that are mostly local and organic. mooresflourmill.com. 1605 Shasta St. and 6150 Mill Lane. (530) 241-9245. Wintu Museum & Cultural Resource Center; Shasta Lake City. A one-of-a-kind community project designed to provide
a comprehensive immersion into the Wintu history & culture. Features include
a historical timeline, artwork from Native Americans, traditional dug-out canoe, hon- or wall for Native American veterans and unique activities for children. Field trips available. wintutribe.org. 4755 Shasta Dam Blvd. (530) 605-1726.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Dunsmuir Railroad Depot Museum & Historical Society; Dunsmuir. This small museum showcasing Dunsmuir’s history is located in the former Southern Pacific Rail- road dispatcher’s office. Features historical artifacts, railroad memorabilia, photographs and a model of the Dunsmuir Roundhouse. Free. dunsmuirdepot.com. 5750 Sacramento
Outdoor Museum With Jet & Propeller Driven Aircraft
Indoor Museum With Interesting Artifacts, Pictures & Historic Displays Research Library & Gift Shop • World Class Aviation Speaker Series Special Events By Arrangement; Group Visits, School Field Trips
165 Ryan Ave., Chico • (530) 345-6468 • chicoairmuseum.org
National Historic Oregon Trail Interpre- tive Center; Baker City, OR. This Center tells the story of Oregon Trail pioneers, explorers, miners and settlers of the fron- tier west Living history demonstrations, interpretive programs, exhibits, multi-me- dia presentations, special events, and more than four miles of interpretive trails. Free. oregontrail.blm.gov. 2015 Main St. (541) 239-5603.
ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum; Ash- land, OR. Hands-on exhibits & displays pro- moting the exploration of science and the arts. A multi-sensory environment for all ages. Summer camps, field trips, birthday parties and other educational programs. scienceworksmuseum.org. 1500 E. Main St. (541) 482-6767.
PLACER COUNTY
Maidu Museum & Historic Site; Roseville. The museum houses interactive exhibits, displays & two art galleries showcasing contemporary California Native American art that changes throughout the year. Also hosts a variety of special events, including art receptions, campfires, cultural speakers,
petroglyph tours, live music and movie screenings. School programs & group guided tours by reservation. roseville. ca.us/indianmuseum. 1970 Johnson Ranch Dr. (916) 774-5934.
PLUMAS COUNTY
Western Pacific Railroad Museum; Portola. Sit in the engineer’s seat of the largest diesel locomotive built, tour vintage passenger cars, climb aboard a restored caboose, tour freight cars and other locomotives. Rent
a vintage diesel locomotive to operate on the museum grounds with instruction from private instructor. wplives.org. 700 Western Pacific Way. (530) 832-4131.
SACRAMENTO COUNTY
California Museum; Sacramento. A wide, dynamic range of exhibits about Cali- fornia’s rich history, its diversity and its unique contributions to the world through ideas, innovation, the arts and culture. Interactive experiences. californiamuseum. org. 1020 O St. (916) 653-7524.
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