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NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE FALL/WINTER 2024/2025 MUSEUMS & HISTORICAL SITES
BUTTE COUNTY
Bidwell Mansion; Chico. Learn the history of the mansion built in 1865 and the sur- rounding area at the visitor center. Take a guided tour of the 3-story, 26-room home of two of Chico’s founders, John and Annie Bidwell. bidwellmansionassociation.com. 525 Esplanade. (530)895-6144.
Bolt’s Antique Tool Museum; Oroville. Features the largest-known documented collection of hand tools in the US, with more than 12,000 items on display. Group discounts and tours available. Children ages 12 & under free. Search Bolt’s Antique Tool Museum at cityoforoville.org. 1650 Broderick St. (530)538-2528 or (530)538- 2497.
Chico Air Museum; Chico Municipal Airport. Great fun for all ages. Educates and inspires about aviation and the history of flight. Features outdoor and indoor dis- plays of aviation artifacts, full-sized historic aircrafts. World Class Aviation Speaker Se- ries. Special events by arrangement; group visits, school field trips. Open Thu-Sun: June-October, 9am-2pm, November-May, 10am-3pm. Free. chicoairmuseum.org. 165 Ryan Ave. (530)345-6468.
Chico History Museum. Housed in the historic Carnegie Library building in down- town Chico. Features both prestigious traveling exhibits and exhibits focusing
on Chico and Butte County history. Group rates and tours available. chicohistorymu- seum.org. 141 Salem St. (530)891-4336. Chico Children’s Museum. With almost 7,000 square feet of exhibit space, the mu- seum is focused on encouraging children and their caregivers to connect with imagi- native play. Over the fall and winter, visitors will find an updated sensory room for a calming, therapeutic space for children; improvements to the camping room and a new play area. Walk-in admission Tue-Thu, 10am-1pm; Fri-Sun, 10am-4pm. Two-hour private group visits available Mondays. Special overnight trips and after-hours pri- vate events available by request. Birthday parties Sat & Sun, 10am-noon & 2-4pm by reservation. info@chicochildrensmuseum. org, chicochildrensmuseum.org, 325 Main St. (530)809-1492.
Chinese Temple & Museum Complex; Oroville. Built in 1863, the temple is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
It is both a museum and active temple. The complex includes 3 temples, a Tapestry Hall displaying an extensive collection of em- broidered tapestries, costumes and more; the Fong Lee Company Building displaying artifacts from the medicinal herb sales
and shop of the Chan family. Group and classroom tours available. Children ages 12 & under free. Search Chinese Temple on cityoforoville.org. 1500 Broderick St. (530)538-2496 or (530)538-2497.
Gateway Science Museum; Chico. Gate- way inspires the exploration of science and natural history in our region and beyond. Through hands-on and minds-on exhibi- tions that change seasonally, discovery galleries for young learners, a native plants gardens bursting with biodiversity and dy- namic public and school programs, Gate- way provides visitors of all ages many ways to connect with science and the natural environment and with each other. Family memberships available.csuchico.edu/gate- way. 625 Esplanade. (530)898-4121.
Gold Nugget/ Depot Museum; Paradise. This friendly little museum located in the beautiful Paradise Community Park is focused on the history of the Butte County Railroad and the logging industry on the Paradise Ridge. The museum currently offers rotating mini exhibits in the lobby while they work toward re-opening their exhibition hall. Come take a look at the new and exciting changes being made. gnmuse- um.art. 475 Pearson Rd. (530)762-2613. Lott Home; Oroville. The C.F. Lott Home in Sank Park was built in 1856 by Charles F. Lott, gold rush pioneer, California senator and judge. The house and garden encom- pass an entire city block. Take a guided tour of the Victorian home, hear capti- vating stories of the Lott family and their importance to early California history. View original furnishings, paintings, clothes, silver and more. Group and classroom
tours available. Children ages 12 & under free. cityoforoville.org. 1067 Montgomery St. (530)538-2401.
Museum of Northern California Art (monca); Chico. Housed in the former Veterans Memorial Hall, this new muse- um displays rotating exhibits to make
art accessible and promote awareness
of Northern California artists. $5/adults; children free. monca.org. 900 Esplanade. (530)487-7272.
National Yo-Yo Museum; Chico. This small world-class museum houses Big Yo, the world’s largest working wooden yo-yo, and the biggest public display of yo-yos and yo-yo memorabilia. Includes a vintage toy display. Free. nationalyoyo.org. Inside Bird in Hand toy store, 320 Broadway. (530)893-0545.
Oregon City School; Table Mountain. The oldest one-room school in Butte County.
A California Historical Landmark, Oregon City was one of the 1st mining camps in the county, established in 1848 by a party of Oregonians who came to California. Also visit the nearby Oregon City covered bridge and tour the Cherokee Museum
(by appt.) buttecountyhistory.com. 2100 Oregon Gulch Rd. (530)533-9418.
Patrick Ranch Museum; Durham. Dedi- cated to enhancing the understanding and appreciation of the area's rich agricultural heritage. Tour the beautiful 1877 Glen- wood Farmhouse Museum and visit our
Come see our fluorescent rock room!
Come explore the beauty!
www.gaumers.com
78 Belle Mill Rd⬧Red Bluff, CA⬧527-6166
Open Mon.-Fri. 9:00am-5:00pm
78 Belle Mill Rd / Red Bluff / 530-527-6166 Free Admission! gaumers.com
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