• Welcome

    History comes alive at the San Mateo County History Museum
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  • Ohlone-Portolá Heritage Trail

    Spanish Discovery of San Francisco Bay, painting by Morton Künstler, SMCHA.
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  • School Programs

    Registration for the 2019-2020 School Year Starts April 15!
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  • Exhibits

    Explore the county's rich and colorful history!
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  • Rent the Museum

    Make your own history!
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San Mateo County Historical Sites

Your journey through San Mateo County history doesn't need to end at the Museum.
Explore all of our historical sites!

Upcoming Events

For a full list of events, see our Event Calendar.

Walking Tour: San Mateo
Saturday, July 27, 2019 - 2:00pm
Free First Friday
Friday, August 2, 2019 - 10:00am
Walking Tour: Menlo Park
Saturday, August 3, 2019 - 11:00am
Walking Tour: Pacifica
Saturday, August 3, 2019 - 7:00pm
Walking Tour: Burlingame Avenue
Sunday, August 4, 2019 - 1:00pm
Walking Tour: Broadway Area
Sunday, August 4, 2019 - 2:30pm
Walking Tour: Cypress Lawn
Saturday, August 10, 2019 - 11:00am
Walking Tour: San Bruno
Sunday, August 11, 2019 - 10:00am
Walking Tour: Colma
Saturday, August 17, 2019 - 11:00am
Victorian Days at the Old Courthouse
Sunday, August 18, 2019 - 11:00am
Walking Tour: Redwood City
Saturday, August 24, 2019 - 10:30am
Walking Tour: Pescadero
Sunday, August 25, 2019 - 1:00pm

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