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MUSEUMS & HISTORICAL SITES NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE FALL/WINTER 2023
Honeybee Discovery Center; Orland. The Honeybee Discovery Center teaches the importance pollinators, especially honeybees, play in the environment. One out of every three bites we eat is thanks to a bee. Learn more about the history
of beekeeping and the vital role pollina- tors play in our food supply through our immersive bee experiences. New exhibit The Making of a Queen Bee coming in Fall 2023. Admission $3 adults, $2 kids ages 5-12. honeybeediscoverycenter.org. 501 Walker Street. (530)805-BUZZ.
NEVADA COUNTY
Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park; Nevada City. Visit the 3,000-acre park which encompasses the town of North Bloomfield & the historic Diggins site & is home to California’s largest hydraulic mine. There are many hiking, camping
& fishing opportunities in the summer months & snowshoeing in the winter. Check the website for updated weather restrictions & guidelines. sierragold- parksfoundation.org/page/malakoff-dig- gins-state-historic-park . 23579 North Bloomfield Rd. (530)265-2740.
Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum; Nevada City. Dedicated to
the preservation of local transportation history & artifacts from the narrow-gauge railroad era. Docent-led historical tours of the museum, railyard & restoration shop. See wooden rail cars & more, including an 1875 Baldwin locomotive that hauled lum- ber, passengers & freight, then became
a movie engine at Universal Studios in Hol- lywood. School & group tours available. Check website for most up to date hours. Free admission. ncngrrmuseum.org. 5 Kidder Ct. (530)470-0902.
OREGON
Medford Railroad Park; Medford. Four railroad clubs operate this 7-acre site featur- ing full-size train cars, caboose, hopper car, locomotive, HO scale model track & trains and operating outdoor garden railway. Free train rides to see bridges, waterfalls, tunnels and hills. Children love the Thomas the Train loop led by Thomas & Percy. Private train parties available. Open the 2nd & 4th Sunday of every month from April thru Oc- tober. facebook.com/Medfordrailroadpark. 799 Berrydale Ave. (541)613-1638.
National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center; Baker City. The museum is currently undergoing renovations. Please check the website for updated information and ad- dress of temporary museum. This center tells the story of Oregon Trail pioneers, explorers, miners and settlers of the frontier west Living history demonstrations, interpretive pro- grams, exhibits, multi-media presentations, special events & more than four miles of interpretive trails. Free. oregontrail.blm.gov. Temporarily located at the Baker Heritage Museum. 2480 Grove St. (541)523-1843. ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum; Ashland. Hands-on exhibits & displays promoting the exploration of science and the arts. A multi-sensory environment for all ages. Summer camps, field trips, birth- day parties & other educational programs.
scienceworksmuseum.org. 1500 E. Main St. (541)482-6767.
The Children’s Museum of Southern Oregon; Medford. Features exciting indoor exhibits geared towards children ages 13 & under. Offers camps, classes & preschool. tcmso.org. 413 W. Main St. (541)772-9922.
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 & movie screen- ings. School programs & group guided tours by reservation. roseville.ca.us/indianmuse- um. 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 Califor- nia’s rich history, its diversity and its unique contributions to the world through ideas, innovation, the arts & culture. Interactive experiences. californiamuseum.org. 1020 O St. (916) 653-7524.
California State Railroad Museum; Sac- ramento. Restored locomotives & train cars along with exhibits reflecting California’s rich railroading history. Tour a Pull- man-style sleeping car & a dining car com- plete 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.
SHASTA COUNTY
Behrens-Eaton House Museum; Redding. Depicts the life & times of the Victorian and gold rush eras in Northern California, featur- ing a library of historical data, photos and vintage books, plus antique clothing, fur- nishings & 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 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.
Shingletown Historical Society Muse- um; Shingletown. A living resource of innovative exhibits for teachers, students, historians, residents, and visitors. Museum is closed for the winter. shingletownhistor- icalsociety.org. 31187 California Highway 44. (530)474-3291.
The Museum at Turtle Bay; Redding.
The Museum at Turtle Bay is where art, science, history, forestry, and horticulture meet with permanent exhibits about our region and changing exhibitions from around the world. Our special Exhibitions Halls have hosted interactive, interesting displays from around the country. Year- round at Turtle bay you can get up-close and personal at the Visible River Aquarium, take a walk through a reproduction of
the Shasta Caverns, and learn about the rock formations that make caves unique. Discover more about the lives of the Wintu people that call this area home by visiting the Cedar Bark House in the center of the Museum. Learn more about the Sundial Bridge’s debut on the Sacramento River and take a walk through our Local History Gallery. The Boardwalk between the Muse- um and Paul Bunyan’s Forest Camp winds through a forest of cottonwoods and oaks, well above the seasonal wetland and year- round riparian habitat. Keep an eye out for some of the wild native creatures not part of Turtle Bay’s animal family. turtlebay.org. 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. 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 histor- ical timeline, artwork from Native Ameri- cans, traditional dug-out canoe, honor wall for Native American veterans & unique activities for children. Field trips available. wintutribe.com. 4755 Shasta Dam Blvd. (530)605-1726.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Dunsmuir Railroad Depot Museum & Historical Society. This small museum show- casing Dunsmuir’s history is located in the former Southern Pacific Railroad dispatcher’s office. Features historical artifacts, railroad memorabilia, photographs & a model of the Dunsmuir Roundhouse. Hours are limit-
ed. Please check the website for updated information. Free. dunsmuirdepot.com. 5750 Sacramento Ave. (530)235-0839.
Etna Museum. Located in Etna’s first town hall, which was built to resemble Phila- delphia’s Independence Hall. The hall 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 May-August. May hours 11-2: Wed-Sat, June-August: 11-3 Wed-Sat. Occasionally open for Special Etna Events. discoversiskiy- ou.com. 520 Main St. For questions or special appointments, call Mary (530) 524-0137, Mel- anie (530) 598-1165 or Nancy (530)467-3495. Fort Jones Museum; Fort Jones. Hundreds of artifacts depicting the lives of local tribes, trappers, miners, pioneers and & soldiers. Includes fossils, unusual rocks, vintage guns and one of the finest basket collections in Northern California. See carriages, buggies
and vintage farm equipment in the carriage house. Free. fortjonesmuseum.com. 11913 Main St. (530)468-5568.
Heritage Junction Museum Of McCloud; McCloud. Located in a historic 1904 building, the museum offers a large collection of artifacts, including the giant Corliss steam en- gine that powered the McCloud sawmill from 1903-1979. Features a photograph collection depicting the history of the town & surround- ing area. Open from Memorial Day weekend to the end of September, weather permitting. Free. facebook.com/McCloudHeritageJunc- tionMuseum. 320 Main St. (530)964-2604. Lava Beds National Monument; Tulelake. The largest concentration of lava tube caves in North America. Ranger led activities Me- morial Day-Labor Day. nps.gov/labe/index. htm. 1 Indian Well HQ. (530)667-8113. Siskiyou Arts Museum; Dunsmuir. Exhibits & programs representing visual, literary and performing arts. A gallery and gift shop with work by local & regional artists. Free. siski- youartsmuseum.org. 5824 Dunsmuir Ave. (530) 235-4711.
Siskiyou County Museum; Yreka. The Siskiy- ou County Museum was built in 1950 by the county to preserve the history of the area for future generations. Includes a collection of articles donated by the descendants of early pioneers along with exhibit galleries and an outdoor museum with original & 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. Displays, exhibits & special events focused on local history are updat-
ed regularly. Children’s activities include a vintage fire truck, a model railroad setup with locomotive control panel, a lava tube to explore, old-fashioned toys, and more. Gift shop features a great book selection, unique gift items & children’s toys. Class field trips available by appointment. mtshastamuseum. com. 1 N. Old Stage Rd. (530)926-5508.
Weed Historic Lumber Town Museum; Weed. Logging & town memorabilia, a jail cell & many interesting artifacts. weedlumbertownmuse- um.org. 303 Gilman Ave. (530)938-0550.
TEHAMA COUNTY
Gaumer’s Mineral & Mining Museum; Red Bluff. 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. Exhibits of artifacts that represent the cultural heri- tage of Tehama County. Private tours & group tours by appt. Free. facebook.com/tehama- countymuseum. 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 con- tributed to California history. Visitor center, old adobe home, blacksmith shop and fun historic reenactment events & hands-on educational programs. Enjoy a picnic along the Sacramento River. Search William B. Ide Adobe SHP on Facebook or parks.ca.gov. 21659 Adobe Rd. (530)529-8599.
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GLENN COUNTY