A young boy and young girl paint with watercolors at Free First Fridays at the San Mateo County History Museum

Barns!

Drawing of a red barn with white trim

Come learn about farms! Construct a craft stick barn to take home. Then,
join us in exploring the exhibit Nature’s Bounty where you
can listen to the story Big Red Barn.

In-Person Tour

At 2 p.m., join us for a free general tour featuring highlights of the exhibits. This docent-led tour lasts about an hour.

Online Tour

Bonus Story

Jon Miller, our 2018 San Mateo County History Maker, recorded a story for our online Free First Friday in May 2020.