Locations, Hours & Admissions
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.
Accessible lift available.
The History Museum participates in these free and reduced admissions programs.
Archives
Research the county’s past in the Archives through the books, photographs, maps, newspapers and records.
Hours
The Archives are open to researchers by appointment only. Appointments are available Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
Accessible lift available.
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.
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Hours
Saturday
10 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
2200 Broadway, Lower Level
Redwood City, CA 94063 | Get directions
650.299.0104, ext. 234 | Email
Admission
Free
Sánchez 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 Sánchez Adobe.
Hours
Tuesday – Thursday
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday
12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
1000 Linda Mar Boulevard
Pacifica, CA 94044 | Get directions
650.359.1462 | Email
COVID-19 Protocols
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
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday
12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Admission
Free
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