Due to San Mateo County entering the Widespread (Purple) COVID Tier, the San Mateo County History Museum and Archives, Sanchez Adobe and Woodside Store are closed until further notice.
Locations, Hours & Admissions
San Mateo County History Museum
The History Museum is an innovative regional history center. Featuring interactive experiences, the long-term exhibits are the place where you can explore the county’s rich and colorful history.
Hours
Tuesday – Sunday
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The History Museum is closed while San Mateo County is in the Widespread (Purple) COVID Tier.
Accessible lift available.
2200 Broadway
Redwood City, CA 94063 | Get directions
650.299.0104 | Email
Archives
Research the county’s past in the Archives through the books, photographs, maps, newspapers and records.
Hours
Tuesday, Friday and Sunday by appointment.
The Archives are closed while San Mateo County is in the Widespread (Purple) COVID Tier.
Accessible lift available.
2200 Broadway
Redwood City, CA 94063 | Get directions
650.299.0104 | Email
Admission
Free
Encore Books on the Square
Browse the 30,000 used books at Encore Books to find great deals on both fiction and non-fiction books.
Visit us on Facebook.
Hours
Encore Books is currently closed due to COVID-19.
2200 Broadway, Lower Level
Redwood City, CA 94063 | Get directions
650.299.0104, ext. 234 | Email
Admission
Free
Sanchez Adobe
Visit one of the oldest buildings in the county, and get a glimpse of what life was like before the Gold Rush at the Sanchez Adobe.
Hours
Tuesday – Thursday
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday
2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
The Sanchez Adobe is closed while San Mateo County is in the Widespread (Purple) COVID Tier.
1000 Linda Mar Boulevard
Pacifica, CA 94044 | Get directions
650.359.1462 | Email
Admission
Free
Woodside Store
What was it like to go shopping in San Mateo County in 1880? Visit the Woodside Store and find out.
Hours
Tuesday – Thursday
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
The Woodside Store is closed while San Mateo County is in the Widespread (Purple) COVID Tier.
3300 Tripp Road,
Woodside, CA 94062 | Get directions
650.851.7615 | Email
Admission
Free
