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MUSEUMS & HISTORICAL SITES NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE FALL/WINTER 2021/2022
Turtle Bay Exploration Park is full of thought-provoking displays and exhibits.
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Fort Jones Museum; Fort Jones. Dubbed the “Biggest Little Museum,” features hun- dreds of artifacts depicting the lives of local tribes, trappers, miners, pioneers and & sol- diers. Includes fossils, unusual rocks, vintage guns and one of the finest basket collec- tions in Northern California. See carriages, buggies and vintage farm equipment in the carriage house. Open Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm. Sat, 1pm-4pm. Free. fortjonesmuseum.com. 11913 Main St. (530) 468-5568.
Heritage Junction Museum Of McCloud; McCloud. Located in a historic 1904 building, the museum offers an impressive collection of artifacts, including the giant Corliss steam engine that powered the Mc- Cloud sawmill from 1903-1979. Features a photograph collection depicting the history of the town and surrounding area. Open Memorial Day-Sept. Free. facebook.com/ McCloudHeritageJunctionMuseum. 320 Main St. (530) 964-2604.
Lava Beds National Monument; Tulelake. Visit the site of the largest concentration of lava tube caves in North America. Participate in ranger-led explorations & evening campfire programs that explore the monument’s Native American history (Memorial Day-Labor Day). Rangers help match children’s interests and capabilities
to the various types of caves developed for viewing. nps.gov/labe/index.htm. 1 Indian Well HQ. (530) 667-8113.
Montague History Center. Walk through
a refurbished bank building built in 1906 that houses old City Hall records, a jail and a small library. The public can browse through the files for local, county, state and U.S. history and information including obituar- ies from the surrounding small towns. For
a free tour call for an appt. Open Memo-
rial Day-Labor Day. On 10th St. across the railroad tracks from the Montague Railroad Depot Museum. (530) 598-5306
Montague Railroad Depot Museum. Built in 1887, the building now displays railroad history & other artifacts from the area. Open Memorial Day- Labor Day, Fri & Sat, 11am- 2pm. Free. 230 N. 11th St. (530) 598-5306. Siskiyou Arts Museum; Dunsmuir. Offers exhibits & programs representing visual, lit- erary and performing arts. A gallery and gift shop features the work of local and regional artists. Free. siskiyouartsmuseum.org. 5824 Dunsmuir Ave. (530) 235-4711.
Siskiyou County Museum; Yreka. The Sis- kiyou County Museum was built in 1950 by the County with the goal of preserving the history of the area for future generations. From its humble beginnings the Siskiyou
County Museum has grown from a collec- tion of articles donated by the descendants of early pioneers and dedicated members of the first Historical Society members to its present facility with exhibit galleries and an Outdoor Museum that displays original and recreated buildings from all over Siskiyou County. co.siskiyou.ca.us/museum. 910 S. Main St. (530) 842-3836.
Sisson Museum; Mt. Shasta. Located in a charming building at the Mount Shasta Fish Hatchery site. Features displays, exhibits
& special events focused on local history. Children’s activities include a vintage fire truck, model railroad setup with locomotive control panel, old-fashioned toys and more. Gift shop features a great book selection, unique gift items and children’s toys. Open Apr.-Dec. Class field trips available. mtshast- amuseum.com. 1 N. Old Stage Rd. (530) 926-5508.
Weed Historic Lumber Town Museum; Weed. Features logging & town memorabil- ia, a jail cell and many interesting artifacts. Open Memorial Day Weekend-Sept., 10am-5pm. discoversiskiyou.com/activities/ weed-historic-lumber-town-museum. 303 Gilman Ave. (530) 938-0550.
Gaumer’s Mineral & Mining Museum; Red Bluff. An educational & entertaining experience for visitors of all ages. Learn about gold mining, fossils, Native American artifacts, rocks, crystals and fluorescent minerals. Free. gaumers.com. 78 Belle Mill Rd. (530) 527-6166.
Tehama County Museum; Tehama. In 1980, the Tehama County Museum Foundation was created by a group of local citizens to preserve and exhibit artifacts that represent the cultural heritage of Tehama County. Open most weekends, 1-4pm. Private
tours & group tours available by appt. Free. tehamacountymuseum.org. 275 C St. (530) 384-2595.
William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park; Red Bluff. The park memorializes pioneer William B. Ide and other settlers who contributed to California history. Features a visitor center, old adobe home, blacksmith shop and offers fun historic reenactment events & hands-on educational programs. Enjoy a picnic along the Sacramento River. Visitor center open Fri-Sun, 10am-4pm. parks.ca.gov. 21659 Adobe Rd. (530) 529- 8599.
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