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Stirling City Museum/ Library Complex
16993-9 Skyway; P.O. Box 6, Stirling City, CA, USA, 95978
www.stirlingcity.infoEst. 2003. Exhibits include history of Diamond Match Co. and the early timber industry, the Stirling city town site and photo displays of early families. The museum is open Saturday and Sunday 1-4 pm. On the 2nd and 4th weekends of the month from Me ...
Stansbury House Featured
307 W. 5th St., Chico, CA, USA, 95928
Est. 1883. Built for Dr. Oscar and Libbie Stansbury in 1883, the Stansbury House is a reminder of Chico's colorful past. Victorian Italianate style home, original déco, family furniture and items of medical equipment. Hours: Sat.-Sun. 1 p.m.-4 p.m. ...
National Yo-Yo Museum Featured
320 Broadway, Chico, CA, USA, 95928
www.nationalyoyo.orgEst. 1993. Exhibits include: Largest yo-yo in the world, yo-yos of 1920s-1950s. Hours: Mon.–Sat. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun. 12pm.–5pm. Free admission.
Museum of Anthropology, CSU Chico Featured
Corner of Cherry and West First Streets, on the third floor of Langdon Hall, Chico, CA, USA, 95928
www.csuchico.edu/anth/Museum/Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The museum’s mission is to promote respect and appreciation for human cultural diversity through a variety of interdisciplinary approaches. The museum is committed to the collection, protection, and inte ...
Lott Home in Sank Park
1067 Montgomery St., Oroville, CA, USA, 95965
www.cityoforoville.org/cflotthome.htmlEst. 1856. Victorian Revival Architecture, housing artifacts typical of Oroville pioneer families, garden and carriage house. Open Monday, Friday, and Sunday 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Admission: $2; $1.50 in groups of 15 or more; free under 12.
Honey Run Covered Bridge
Butte Creek Canyon, at the intersection of Centerville and Honey Run roads, Centerville, CA, USA, 95928
www.colmanmuseum.com/coveredbridge.html
Est. 1896 Open to public 9-sunset daily, call for arrangements of special events. Tourist Center is open on weekends. No charge to visit bridge. $3 day use fee per car (includes swimming and picnicking).
Gridley Historical & Wildlife Museum
Kentucky & Hazel streets, Gridley, CA, USA, 95948
www.gridleyareachamber.com
The Gridley Museum houses many wonderful artifacts depicting old time Gridley. Among the hundreds of photographs, many different facets of history are represented, from military uniforms worn by local war veterans to old school desks. The school desks a ...
Gold Nugget Museum
502 Pearson Road, Paradise, CA, USA, 95969
www.GoldNuggetMuseum.com
Est. 1981. Exhibits include dolls, guns, minerals, a one-room schoolhouse and a walk- through mine. Beautiful park-like setting. Hours: Wed.–Sun. Noon–4 p.m. No admission fee.
Colman Museum
13548 Centerville Road, Chico, CA, USA, 95928
www.colmanmuseum.com/colmanmuseum.html
Historic 1894 One Room Schoolhouse, Est. 1978. Exhibits of local Indian artifacts, late 1800s gold mining equipment, relics of Civil War, California’s oldest powerhouse and 1800’s schoolhouse artifacts with school bell to ring. Hours: Sat.–Sun. ...
Chinese Temple
1500 Broderick St., Oroville, CA, USA, 95965
www.cityoforoville.org/chinesetemple.html
Est. 1863. Includes main chapel, Tapestry Hall, Chinese and American costumes, and puppets. Daily Noon–4 p.m. Admission: $2; free under 12.
Chico Museum Featured
141 Salem St., Chico, CA, USA, 95928
www.chicomuseum.org
Est. 1986 in 1904 Carnegie Library Bldg. Exhibits include artifacts from Chico’s Chinese Temple, Permanent Chico Time Line history 1836-2000 exhibit, rotating display on varied topics of local historical interests. Hours: Wed.-Sun. Noon-4 p.m. No adm ...
Chico Air Museum
Chico Municipal Airport, 170 Convair Ave., Chico, California, USA, 95973
www.chicoairmuseum.org/
The Chico Air Museum became a reality in 2004. Located on the flightline of the Chico Municipal Airport (Northern California), the Museum consists of an outdoor aircraft display, as well as an indoor display of interesting and historic aviation arti ...
Chico Air Museum Featured
Chico Municipal Airport, 170 Convair Ave., Chico, CA, USA, 95973
www.chicoairmuseum.org/
Several vintage aircraft are on display and the indoor museum features aviation exhibits. Hours: Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Butte County Pioneer Memorial
2332 Montgomery Street, Oroville, CA, USA, 95965
www.cityoforoville.org/pioneermuseum.html
Est. 1932, built as a replica of a pioneer cabin. Exhibits include: Antique hats and dolls, Indian baskets. Hours: Fri.-Sun. Noon–4 p.m. Admission: $2; free under 12.
Butte County Historical Society Museum
1749 Spencer Avenue, Oroville, CA, USA, 95965
www.experiencebuttecounty.com/show_attractions_place.asp?pid
Est. 2000. Exhibits include: Yahi Cell, Mining-Assay Office, Dental Office, Clothing, Oroville Dam. Glimpses of Butte County history- labor, leisure, and luminaries. Open on Sat. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Admission: Free
Butte County Historical Society Archives
2335 Baldwin Avenue, Oroville, CA, USA, 95966
Est. 2000. Founded in 1956, the Society preserves the history of Butte County. The Society's headquarters are located in the historic Ehmann Home in Oroville. Hours: Tues. 9 a.m.–Noon. Admission: Free
Bolt's Antique Tool Museum
1650 Broderick Street, Oroville
www.boltsantiquetools.com/
A collection of approx. 5,000 tools -- over 1,200 Brands of the most important man made product in the world. Hours: Friday-- Sunday 11: 45 am- 3: 45 pm.
Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park
525 Esplanade, Chico, 95926, USA, 95926
www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=460
Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park is a beautiful, three story, 26 room Victorian House Museum that stands as a memorial to John and Annie Bidwell. John Bidwell was known throughout California and across the nation as an important pioneer, farmer, soldie ...
Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park Featured
525 Esplanade, Chico, CA, USA, 95926
melvil.chicousd.org/Bidwell/bidman.html
Est. 1868. Three-story, 26 room mansion of John and Annie Bidwell. Furnished with Victorian pieces and has a carriage house on site. Tours are given every hour, Tue.–Fri. Noon–4 p.m. Weekends: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Admission: Adults, $4; children 5-17yrs ...
Bath House Museum
Montgomery Street and Old Ferry Road, Oroville, CA, USA, 95966
www.cityoforoville.org/naturecenter.html
Est. 1932 Open Sat.-Sun. 12:15 p.m.–4:15 p.m. and when staffing is available.
