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.

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.

75 Years of Memories
Lower Rotunda and Hallways
January 9, 2010 - June 13, 2010

In 2010, the San Mateo County Historical Association celebrates its 75th anniversary. One of the first actions of the fledgling Association was to buy a camera to take pictures of "the places, the people and other interesting material." The exhibit features photographs of the key events, people and places in the San Mateo County Historical Association's history.

Horsing Around in San Mateo County
Lower Rotunda and Hallways
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.

African Americans in San Mateo County
Immigrants’ Changing Exhibit Gallery
February 10, 2008 - February 28, 2010

Through photographs and artifacts, discover the stories of African Americans of San Mateo County.  In areas as diverse as business, medicine, politics, entertainment, education and community activism, learn about African Americans who have had an impact on the community.

 

 

 

 

 

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Exhibit Opening
Join us for the Grand Opening of Gateway to Outdoor Adventure: Boy Scouting in San Mateo County 1910-1940 on February 6, 2010 at 1 p.m. Every Scout in uniform is admitted free! Click here for the invitation.

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

 

 

 

 

Dr. Frank Stanger

Dr. Frank Stanger, first director of the Historical Association.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Patti Cathcart