Visit The Museum at:

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

Plan Your Visit
San Mateo County History Museum

Exhibits
The History Museum is an innovative regional history center located in the Old County Courthouse. Featuring interactive experiences, the History Museum's long-term exhibits are the place where you can explore the county’s rich and colorful history.
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Old County Courthouse
On the National Register of Historic Places, the 1910 courthouse features a stained glass dome and mosaic tile floor. Glenn Allen designed the building to look as impressive as San Francisco City Hall.

"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.

"Best County Museum in California"
"Artifacts, exhibits, and legends are on display that keep history alive and retell the stories of the West. In terms of topical approach, design, content, and overall execution within a restored historic building, it is the best county museum in California!"
John J. Hodges,
President, California Heritage Council

Hours
Tuesday – Sunday,
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Admission
$5 for adults,
$3 for seniors and students,
Free for children 5 and under
Free for members

Location
2200 Broadway,
Redwood City, CA
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Access
The San Mateo County History Museum is accessible. The lift is located on the side of the front stairs. Please approach the front stairs from the Middlefield Road side of the building.

Contact Us
For more information about visiting the museum, please call (650) 299-0104 or email us.