San Mateo County History Museum in Redwood City, San Francisco Bay, United States | Museum

Welcome to San Mateo County History Museum, Redwood City, California, United States. Housed in the old San Mateo County Courthouse, Redwood City, California the History Museum is where we preserve the rich history of the county, and make it accessible to the public. We offer educational activities for school children. We host exhibits detailing the history and dancerdevelopment of the county. We host a wide range of events concerning the history of the county – from tours of the old courthouse and other historic sites, to lectures, discussions and family programs.
The San Mateo County History Museum was voted "The Perfect Family Outing" by San Francisco Magazine in The Best of the Bay Area: The Obsession Edition. "Finally, a history lesson the whole family will enjoy....you'll find enough interactive kiosks, video cameras, microphones, and learning-lab gadgets to keep a generation raised on video games alert and engrossed."
Discover what life was like on the Peninsula's Great Estates. On March 30, the San Mateo County History Museum opens two exhibits exploring the homes and lifestyle of the Peninsula's elite in bygone days.