Exhibits
Nature's Bounty explores how the early people used natural resources to support daily life and help build San Francisco.
Living the California Dream features an object theatre that traces the evolution of suburban lifestyle.
Land of Opportunity: The Immigrant Experience in San Mateo County explores the diverse people who have settled in the area.
San Mateo County History Makers: Entrepreneurs Who Changed the World chronicles the entrepreneurs who made the county internationally known from the world of finance to high tech to biotech.
Maverick's explores the surfing spot located off the coast at Pillar Point where 40-foot waves draw the best big wave surfers in the world. Photo of Grant Washburn by Ed Grant.
Ships of the World features 24 model ships made by Charles Parsons from the plans of historic ships.
Changing exhibits allow us to highlight events and people who have contributed to the development of the Peninsula.
Plowing Ahead
Plowing Ahead: Historic Peninsula Farming (open March 13, 2013) showcases horse-drawn farm equipment from Runnymede Farm. Featured are two types of Knapp Side Hill Plows, invented by R.I. Knapp of Half Moon Bay.
When Courtroom A opened in 1910, it was the only courtroom in the county. View the restored stained glass dome and furnishings.
Visit the newly renovated exhibit, Journey to Work. Explore the interactives and see new artifacts on exhibit.