explore local history

DIVE INTO LOCAL HISTORY
Whether you prefer your museum visits in person or online, our network of eight museums and extensive online collections will blow your dang mind.

MUSEUMS
With 8 museums to choose from, we’re pretty sure you can find something interesting.

STUDENT PROGRAMS
Our award winning 3rd and 4th grade student programs are beloved and revered.

VIRTUAL EXHIBITS
Explore these curated bite-sized chunks of local history.

RESEARCH & COLLECTIONS
We have photos, artifacts, written records, oral histories, and more all under one roof. And online!
Contact us
Questions, comments or requests? Feel free to reach out, we’d love to hear from you.
101 Maple Street,
Auburn, CA 95603, USA
museums@placer.ca.gov
(530) 889-6500
Office Hours– See museum listings for hours at our different museums.
- Monday
- 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
- Tuesday
- 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
- Wednesday
- 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
- Thursday
- 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
- Friday
- 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
- Saturday
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Sunday
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm