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Nail-Byer House and East Contra Costa County Historical Society Museum
Knightsen, California

Historical Society

Nail-Byer House and East Contra Costa County Historical Society Museum in Knightsen, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Napa Valley Museum
Yountville, California

Art, Culture, History

Napa Valley Museum brings together collections of art, history and natural science under one roof to tell the extraordinary stories of Napa Valley and its people. Art exhibitions feature the work of local and national artists. Content originates from private collections and artist studios and is borrowed from museums, galleries, and other sources. Since our founding in 1972, our goal has been to integrate history and art into the lives of people

Natalie and James Thompson Gallery
San Jose, California

Art, Culture, University

San José State University is located in the heart of San José, CA, the tenth largest city in the United States (pop. 1,042,094) and the hub of Silicon Valley. The city, and the surrounding San Francisco Bay Area recognizes and supports design and technology as cornerstones for regional development. As a major contributor to the artistic life of the area, the University frequently partners with the city to bring art programs to the area, such as 01SJ Biennial Global Festival of Digital Art and New Media.

National Liberty Ship Memorial/S.S. Jeremiah O'Brien
San Francisco, California

History, Military

The SS Jeremiah O'Brien is one of two remaining fully functional Liberty ships of the 2,710 built and launched during World War II. The O'Brien has the distinction of being the last unaltered Liberty ship and remains historically accurate. Moored at Pier 45, Fisherman's Wharf, she is a premier San Francisco attraction.

National Training Center & 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment Museum
Fort Irwin, California

General, History, Military, Specialized

The museum houses two storylines under one roof--the history of military presence since 1844 on what is present day Fort Irwin and the history of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment from 1901-Present.

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Los Angeles, California

Natural History

The Natural History Museum has more than 33 million specimens and artifacts in its collection. Permanent exhibit halls include fossils, dinosaurs, gems and minerals, animal dioramas, along with the Discovery Center and the Insect Zoo.

Nature Conservancy
Santa Barbara, California

Nature Centers

Nature Conservancy in Santa Barbara, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Nethercutt Collection
Sylmar, California

Art

Nethercutt Collection in Sylmar, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Newland Home Museum & Country Store
Huntington Beach, California

Historic House

Newland Home Museum & Country Store in Huntington Beach, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Niles Depot Museum
Fremont, California

Historic House

Niles Depot Museum in Fremont, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Napa County Historical Society
Napa, California

Historical Society

NASA Dryden Flight Research Facility Museum
Edwards Air Force Base, California

Science

NASA Dryden Flight Research Facility Museum in Edwards Air Force Base, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

National Audubon Society/Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary
Tiburon, California

Nature Centers

An 11 acre education center overlooking 900 acres of protected water and mud flats, offers visitors the opportunity to explore San Francisco Bay. There is also the Historic Victorian Lyfod House displaying the artwork by John James Audubon.

National Steinbeck Center
Salinas, California

History

National Steinbeck Center in Salinas, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Natural Bridges State Park Visitors Center
Santa Cruz, California

Park

Natural history displays, monarch butterfly displays, nature walks, tidepools, salamander and whale displays

Nature Center
Oakland, California

Nature Centers

Nature Center in Oakland, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Nautical Heritage Society - CLOSED
San Clemente, California

Neustra Senora de la Soledad Mission
Soledad, California

Historic House

Neustra Senora de la Soledad Mission in Soledad, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Newport Harbor Nautical Museum
Newport Beach, California

Specialized

Newport Harbor Nautical Museum in Newport Beach, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Niles Hotel and Saloon
Alturas, California

Historic House

Niles Hotel and Saloon in Alturas, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

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