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NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE FALL/WINTER 2021/2022 MUSEUMS & HISTORICAL SITES
contributions to the world through ideas, innovation, the arts and culture. Interactive experiences. californiamuseum.org. 1020 O St. (916) 653-7524.
California State Railroad Museum; Sac- ramento. Features restored locomotives & train cars along with exhibits reflecting Cal- ifornia’s rich railroading history. Check out a Pullman-style sleeping car and a dining car complete with railroad china table setting. Try out a high-speed train simulator and “experience” piloting a modern high-speed train. Offers train rides, excursions & fun spe- cial events. Located within Old Sacramento State Historic Park (National Landmark) with original & reconstructed buildings from
the gold rush days. Open daily, 10am-5pm, excluding major holidays. californiarailroad. museum. 111 I St. (916) 323-9280. Sacramento Old Schoolhouse Museum; Sacramento. Allows students of 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 schoolmarms & school masters available to tell about school life in the 19th century. Open most weekdays & weekends to the general public; open weekdays by appt. for school field trips. oldsacramento.com/at- traction/old-sacramento-schoolhouse-mu- seum 1200 Front St. (916) 483-8818.
SHASTA COUNTY
Anderson Historical Society & Museum. Interesting and rare display items, histor- ical relics and great research documents. Sort through old photos, see the drought tolerant garden or sit and chat with local historians. andersonhistorical.com. Tue/ Thurs. & 1st Sat of every month, 11am-3pm. 2330 Ferry St. (530) 365-7045. 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, furnish- ings and more. Free. eatonhousemuseum. 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 courthouse 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. Thurs.-Sun, 10am-5pm. 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 old-fashioned 19th-century millstones used at this won- derful local mill and store. The store sells
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.
Shingletown Historical Society Muse- um. Collects, conserves & communicates historical information about the area and its people. Provides living resources for teach- ers, students, historians, residents & visitors. Open Tue/Sat, 11am-3pm or by appt. shin- gletownhistoricalsociety.org. 31187 State Hwy. (530) 474-3291.
Turtle Bay Exploration Park; Redding. Turtle Bay Exploration Park is a fun, 300- acre, non-profit, gathering place, featuring the Sundial Bridge, museum, forestry and wildlife center, arboretum, and botanical gardens. The Park features attractions and educational programs for all ages including animal shows, traveling exhibitions, tower- ing playgrounds, indoor aquariums, an im- mersive Parrot Playhouse, and more. Turtle Bay also offers educational resources to the community including school field trips, Dis- covery Camps, teacher/classroom support, and Turtle Bay TV, a free distance-learning show on YouTube. Memberships are avail- able. Learn more about current programs and offerings at turtlebay.org. 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)242-3109.
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 histori- cal timeline, artwork from Native Americans, traditional dug-out canoe, honor wall for Native American veterans and unique activities for children. Field trips available. wintutribe.org/wintu-cultural-resource-cen- ter-and-museum. 4755 Shasta Dam Blvd.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Dunsmuir Railroad Depot Museum & Historical Society; Dunsmuir. This small museum showcasing Dunsmuir’s history
is located in the former Southern Pacif-
ic Railroad dispatcher’s office. Features historical artifacts, railroad memorabilia, photographs and a model of the Dunsmuir Roundhouse. Open 1st & 3rd Sat of each month (Apr.-Oct.) & for special events. Free. dunsmuirdepot.com. 5750 Sacramento Ave. (530) 235-0839.
Etna Museum; Etna. Located in the first town hall of Etna (built to resemble Phila- delphia’s Independence Hall), which also housed the fire department, library and jail. See a vintage parlor, 1890 farm kitchen, displays of tools, 1890s dresses and other unique collections, research items and more. Open June-Sept., Tues-Sat, 11:30am- 3pm. discoversiskiyou.com/activities/et- na-museum. 520 Main St. (530) 467-3714.
Gaumer's Jewelry • Museum • Lapidary
Mining Exhibit • Fossils • Fluorescent Rocks Crystals & Minerals • Books & Gifts • Jewelry
A fun destination for the whole family!
Free Admission. Mon.-Fri., 9-5 • Closed Saturdays until December.
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
78 Belle Mill Rd. • Red Bluff • gaumers.com • (530) 527-6166
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165 Ryan Ave., Chico • (530) 345-6468 • chicoairmuseum.org
FREE Admission