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

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.