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Free First Fridays

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

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Date:
Friday, August 7, 2026

Free admission to the History Museum 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Free Playing in the Past at 11 a.m.

Free general tour at the History Museum at 2 p.m.

Location:
San Mateo County History Museum

Cost:
Free

The History Museum’s Free First Fridays program is sponsored by Monterra Credit Union.

Free First Friday occurs on the first Friday of the month, unless that day is a holiday.

World Cup

Trujillo Adobe in Riverside, CA (photo credit: Spanish Town Heritage Foundation)

Build your own dream house as we make our own paper collage homes before reading Jack’s House in the Living the California Dream exhibit. While all are welcome, this program is intended for children ages three and up. Younger children may have difficulties with the activity.

Photo: Trujillo Adobe in Spanish Town, what is now Half Moon Bay

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.

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