Winter Hours: Wednesday - Sunday
11:00am - 4:00pm
Summer Hours: Wednesday - Sunday
10:00am - 5:00pm
Closed: Mon & Tue
and Major Holidays
Adults (18-64): $5.00
Seniors (65+): $4.00
Teens (13-17): $4.00
Children (6-12): $2.00
SJC Historical Society members: Free
Per vehicle parking fee due upon entering Park. Waived for SJC Historical Society members.
Additional fees may be required for special events or exhibitions
The San Joaquin County Historical Museum reveals the fascinating history of the region, from the Yokuts and Miwok through Captain Charles Weber (founder of Stockton and first farmer in the area) and the development of modern agriculture. The Museum has eight exhibition buildings, four historic buildings — including the Charles Weber cottage (1847) and Calaveras School (1866) — and features room dioramas of Weber family furnishings, a children’s gallery, and large displays of hand tools and agricultural equipment.
What's HappeningFestival of Trees-December 5th & 6th (10am to 4 pm)
Even Scrooge would get in the holiday spirit gazing at the more than 70 beautifully decorated unique Christmas trees at l Museum Docent Council's 18th annual Festival of Trees. Docents dressed in vintage Victorian and pioneer clothes will make those attending feel as though they have stepped back in time to celebrate Christmas. The museum’s seven exhibit buildings will be brimming with dozens of festive trees, each decorated according to a unique theme by different individuals and groups from throughout San Joaquin County. The festival also features charming Christmas exhibits, entertainment, model trains, and many activities including vintage craft demonstrations like weaving, woodturning, handmade soap and jewelry making.
For children, there will be many hands-on activities including decorating cookies, making cornhusk dolls, dipped candles, and punched tin ornaments. There is a nominal cost of $1 to $2 for children to make the crafts. Children also will be able to visit Santa.
General admission tickets are $8 and $1 for children 2 to 10 years old. Children under 2 are admitted free. Tickets may be purchased at the event or in advance by calling the museum at (209) 331-2055 or 953-3460. By purchasing tickets in advance, the $5 parking fee into Micke Grove Park is waived.
Festival of Trees is the museum Docent Council’s fundraiser of the year. The funds raised at this event support the educational youth
Past Tents: The Way We Camped
by California Historical Society and CERA, August 18-December 19, 2010. more...
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