Visit The Museum at:

   2200 Broadway
   Redwood City, CA 94063 
   (650) 299-0104 

Welcome

Housed in the old San Mateo County Courthouse, the History Museum is where we preserve the rich history of the county, and make it accessible to the public. We offer educational activities for school children. We host exhibits detailing the history and development of the county. We host a wide range of events concerning the history of the county – from tours of the old courthouse and other historic sites, to lectures, discussions and family programs.

"The Perfect Family Outing"
The San Mateo County History Museum was voted "The Perfect Family Outing" by San Francisco Magazine in The Best of the Bay Area: The Obsession Edition. "Finally, a history lesson the whole family will enjoy....you'll find enough interactive kiosks, video cameras, microphones, and learning-lab gadgets to keep a generation raised on video games alert and engrossed." Plan your visit now. More >

Life on the Great Estates
Discover what life was like on the Peninsula's Great Estates. On March 30, the San Mateo County History Museum opens two exhibits exploring the homes and lifestyle of the Peninsula's elite in bygone days. Photo courtesy of Moulin Studios. More >

History Museum
A variety of exhibits tell the story of San Mateo County at the History Museum located inside the 1910 county courthouse. More >

Woodside Store
Goods and wares from  the 1880s are on display in this restored county store. 
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Archives
The archives library has over 30,000 photographs, prints, books, and other documents that detail the history of the county. More >