The nonprofit Ferndale Museum, located in Ferndale, California, houses and exhibits artifacts, documents and papers from settlement during the California Gold Rush to the present including an active Bosch-Omori seismograph. The area of collection covers the lower Eel River Valley as far south as the Mattole River Valley and west to the Pacific Ocean. Collections include over 8,000 photographs, back issues of the Ferndale Enterprise newspaper, and family papers spanning 150 years.Use our Ferndale day trip planning website to add Ferndale Museum and other attractions to your Ferndale vacation plans.
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A charming display of local history. Great collection of memorabilia on display. Actual rooms recreated from old stores and homes.
A charming display of local history. Great collection of memorabilia on display. Actual rooms recreated from old stores and homes. more »
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This little museum is packed with delightful reminders of yesteryear and the most wonderful docents you would ever want to meet.
This little museum is packed with delightful reminders of yesteryear and the most wonderful docents you would ever want to meet. more »
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My favorite type of museum focusing on local life. Ladies at entrance were a pleasure to talk with. You could tell they enjoyed being there with pride in their town. Ferndale is the gem of Humboldt county.
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Fun place filled with wonderful people. You can tell they are truly excited to show you the rich history of Ferndale. Only $2 for a adult ticket, and free for anyone under 16.
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