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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.
Last admission at 3:45 p.m.
Accessible lift available.

Location & Contact

2200 Broadway, Redwood City, CA 94063
650.299.0104 | info@historysmc.org

Admission

Members: Free
Adults: $6
Seniors & Students: $4
Children 5 and under: Free
The History Museum participates in these free and reduced admissions programs.

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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.

Location & Contact

2200 Broadway, Redwood City, CA 94063
650.299.0104 | archives@historysmc.org

Admission

Free

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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

Saturday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Location & Contact

2200 Broadway, Lower Level, Redwood City, CA 94063
650.299.0104, ext. 234 | encorebooks@historysmc.org

Admission

Free

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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.

Location & Contact

1000 Linda Mar Boulevard, Pacifica, CA 94044
650.359.1462 | sanchezadobe@historysmc.org

Admission

Free

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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.

Location & Contact

3300 Tripp Road, Woodside, CA 94062
650.851.7615 | woodsidestore@historysmc.org

Admission

Free

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