Visit The Museum at:
   2200 Broadway Street
   Redwood City, CA 94063 
   (650) 299-0104 
 


Temporary Exhibits

Changing exhibits allow us to highlight events and people who have contributed to the development of the Peninsula.

If These Walls Could Talk...
Lower Rotunda and Hallways
July 4, 2010 - December 31, 1910

The exhibition celebrates the Courthouse Centennial through images that depict the people who worked here and the changes of the building’s construction.  View up-close one of the original copper eagles that graced the Courthouse dome 100 years ago.

Gardeners of Identity:
Basques in San Mateo County

Immigrants’ Changing Exhibit Gallery
March 20, 2010 - February 28, 2011

Of the 58,000 Basques living in the United States today, the largest population resides in California. The exhibit explores the Basque culture, how it came to San Mateo County and its many unique traditions that have become an important part of the local community.

Gateway to Outdoor Adventure:
Boy Scouting in San Mateo County 1910-1940

Changing Exhibit Gallery
February 6, 2010 - December 31, 2010

camp sceneFrom the ocean coast to the redwoods, Boy Scouts have enjoyed outdoor adventures in San Mateo County. Since its beginning in 1910, Boy Scouts of America has taught leadership through mastering skills needed in the great outdoors. The exhibit explores the skills required to earn various outdoor merit badges. It features woodcraft tools, pioneering models, historic photographs and early film footage depicting local Boy Scouts experiencing outdoor adventures. Click here for more info.

Horsing Around in San Mateo County
Gellert Hallway
Opened September 12, 2009

Horses have had an enormous impact on theReg Buyle development of San Mateo County from the early 1800s when vaqueros worked with horses on ranchos to modern day horse racing at Bay Meadows. The exhibit features 20 miniature saddles by local artist Reg Buyle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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County Engineer's Office, c. 1915

County Engineer's Office at the Courthouse, c. 1915.

 

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