Saturday, November 7, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (rain or shine)
History Museum Campus, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City
Celebrate the unveiling of our massive new expansion across the museum campus! Explore interactive exhibits, craft stations, live music, and expert pop-up talks at this free public event.
Kick off the day outside with live music, community leaders, and the official unveiling.
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Live Musical Performance by Standing Stones
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Opening Ceremony & Donor Recognition
11:00 AM
Official Ribbon Cutting — Be there as we officially open the doors to our brand-new expansion!
Hands-on history and creative fun for kids and families across our new gallery spaces!
HERO Natural History Gallery
Hands-on natural history crafts
Lora Mundi Courtyard
Creative crafts outside the historic Victorian mansion
Kopf Family Automobile Gallery
Classic and custom crafts for the whole family
Bruce & Julia Tognazzini Family Gallery
Interactive, educational activities
Free Parking: Park free at the County Garage, 440 Middlefield Road. For other options, see Redwood City's downtown parking guide.
All-Day Access: All gallery craft stations run continuously from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM—feel free to drop in anytime!
Admission: 100% FREE and open to the public for the grand opening event.
Enjoy live brass music followed by a series of engaging spotlights featuring special guest speakers.
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Live Concert: Fort Point Garrison Brass Band
12:30 PM – 12:40 PM
Honoring George Corey
Presented by Linda Gemello
12:40 PM – 12:50 PM
About George Corey
Presented by Zerne Haning
12:50 PM – 1:05 PM
Unveiling Natural History
Presented by Katryn Wiese
1:05 PM – 1:15 PM
Intermission
1:15 PM – 1:30 PM
The Roth Family Carriages
Presented by Lolly Menzies
1:30 PM – 1:45 PM
Horseless Carriages
Presented by Bruce Tognazzini
1:45 PM – 2:00 PM
History in a Bottle
Presented by John Shroyer
Show your complimentary History in Motion museum pin at any of these participating local restaurants to receive a special discount:
Nomadic Kitchen Turkish Restaurant
Quinto Sol
Humphry Slocombe
Ocean Oyster Bar
Vino Santo Bistro
Margaritas RWC