Venue Directory
San Mateo County History Museum
Comment on Facebook Housed in the magnificent Old County Courthouse, the San Mateo County History Museum preserves the rich history of the county and makes it accessible to the public. It offers educational activities for school children, as well as a wide range of events concerning the history of the county – from tours of historic sites to lectures, discussions and family programs.
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At-a-
Glance
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Contact Info
San Mateo County History Museum
2200 Broadway Street
Redwood City, CA 94063-1618
Phone: 650-299-0104 | Email | Official Website
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Map
Full map and directions
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Parking Info
Street parking is available. Parking is also validated for Jefferson Street Garage, Middlefield Road Lot, and Marshall Street Garage.
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Accessibility Services
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Current Events
| 02/10/12 |
Honoring Our History World War I - Exhibition
San Mateo County History Museum
Presented by Waddell & Reed
at San Mateo County History Museum
February 10, 2012
Waddell & Reed invites you to tour the Honoring Our History World War I traveling gallery, a year-long national tour honoring the men and women who served in World War I.
Developed in partnership with the National World War I Museum and in celebration of Waddell & Reed's 75th anniversary, Honoring Our History commemorates the Great War from within a customized "big rig" truck. The traveling gallery features myriad artifacts including weapons,...
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09/10/11-
04/01/12 |
Peninsula Landmarks - Exhibition
San Mateo County History Museum
Presented by San Mateo County History Museum
at San Mateo County History Museum
September 10, 2011-April 1, 2012
Peninsula Landmarks features four murals by Lois White that highlight historic buildings, parks and businesses of historic significance to San Mateo County.
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03/20/10-
03/01/12 |
Gardeners of Identity... Basques in San Mateo County - Exhibition
San Mateo County History Museum
Presented by San Mateo County History Museum
at San Mateo County History Museum
March 20, 2010-March 1, 2012
Of the 58,000 Basques living in the United States today, the largest population resides in California. This 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.
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09/12/09-
Ongoing |
Horsing Around in San Mateo County - Exhibition
San Mateo County History Museum
Presented by San Mateo County History Museum
at San Mateo County History Museum
September 12, 2009 - Ongoing
Horses have had an enormous impact on the 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 twenty miniature saddles by local artist Reg Buyle and will be shown at the lower rotunda and hallways.
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Upcoming Events
02/14/12-
12/31/12 |
Playing Grown-Up... Toys from the Harry P. Costa Collection - Exhibition
San Mateo County History Museum
Presented by San Mateo County History Museum
at San Mateo County History Museum
February 14-December 31, 2012
The San Mateo County History Museum presents this unique exhibit, while explores those toys from the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s that allowed children to mimic the activities of adults. Objects highlighted will include an antique pedal car fire truck and airplane, Tonka work trucks, a fully electric 1929 Lionel Stove & Oven, a G-men Fingerprint Set, a “Miss Friday” mechanical doll and a working Lionel train, just to name a few. Objects will be displayed with a backdrop of images...
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NOTE: We do our best to ensure all information is
accurate. However, it's a good idea to visit the website or call the
venue to verify the information.
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Current &
Upcoming Events
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Current Events
| 02/10/12 |
Honoring Our History World War I - Exhibition
San Mateo County History Museum
Presented by Waddell & Reed
at San Mateo County History Museum
February 10, 2012
Waddell & Reed invites you to tour the Honoring Our History World War I traveling gallery, a year-long national tour honoring the men and women who served in World War I.
Developed in partnership with the National World War I Museum and in celebration of Waddell & Reed's 75th anniversary, Honoring Our History commemorates the Great War from within a customized "big rig" truck. The traveling gallery features myriad artifacts including weapons,...
|
09/10/11-
04/01/12 |
Peninsula Landmarks - Exhibition
San Mateo County History Museum
Presented by San Mateo County History Museum
at San Mateo County History Museum
September 10, 2011-April 1, 2012
Peninsula Landmarks features four murals by Lois White that highlight historic buildings, parks and businesses of historic significance to San Mateo County.
|
03/20/10-
03/01/12 |
Gardeners of Identity... Basques in San Mateo County - Exhibition
San Mateo County History Museum
Presented by San Mateo County History Museum
at San Mateo County History Museum
March 20, 2010-March 1, 2012
Of the 58,000 Basques living in the United States today, the largest population resides in California. This 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.
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09/12/09-
Ongoing |
Horsing Around in San Mateo County - Exhibition
San Mateo County History Museum
Presented by San Mateo County History Museum
at San Mateo County History Museum
September 12, 2009 - Ongoing
Horses have had an enormous impact on the 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 twenty miniature saddles by local artist Reg Buyle and will be shown at the lower rotunda and hallways.
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Upcoming Events
02/14/12-
12/31/12 |
Playing Grown-Up... Toys from the Harry P. Costa Collection - Exhibition
San Mateo County History Museum
Presented by San Mateo County History Museum
at San Mateo County History Museum
February 14-December 31, 2012
The San Mateo County History Museum presents this unique exhibit, while explores those toys from the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s that allowed children to mimic the activities of adults. Objects highlighted will include an antique pedal car fire truck and airplane, Tonka work trucks, a fully electric 1929 Lionel Stove & Oven, a G-men Fingerprint Set, a “Miss Friday” mechanical doll and a working Lionel train, just to name a few. Objects will be displayed with a backdrop of images...
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