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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, January 2, 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.

Grizzly Bear Puppets

Cartoon image of a brown bear

Join us to learn about California’s symbol: the bear! Make your own brown paper bag bear to take home before exploring the historic rotunda and Courtroom A where we will read What the Grizzly Knows.

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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