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Hanford Carnegie Museum, Inc.
Hanford, California

Culture, History

Opened as the result of a civic effort to save the building from demolition, the Museum is listed in the Nat'l Register of Historic Places and represents the architecture of Kings County. Exhibits convey how residents once looked, lived, worked & played.

Harmony Grove Historic Church
Lockeford, California

Church, Culture, History, Historic House, Park

Built in 1859, this historic church has standard seating for 80 and features beautiful wood pews, glass hutch windows and old-world charm. A popular setting for small weddings.

Hattie Weber Museum
Davis, California

History

Hattie Weber Museum in Davis, 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.

Hayward Area Historical Museum
Hayward, California

History

Hayward Area Historical Museum in Hayward, 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.

Hearst San Simeon Visitor Center
San Simeon, California

History

Hearst San Simeon Visitor Center in San Simeon, 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.

Heritage of San Clemente
San Clemente, California

History

Heritage of San Clemente in San Clemente, 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.

Heritage Society of Pacific Grove
Pacific Grove, California

History

The society operates and maintains the historic Ketchum's Barn. The structure, built in 1891, has been used to house animals, horse and buggy storage, a cabinet shop and an automobile garage. The Barn has many unique artifacts on display.

Heritage Square Museum
Los Angeles, California

History

Heritage Square Museum in Los Angeles, 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.

History Museum of Los Gatos
Los Gatos, California

History

Forbes Mill History Museum in Los Gatos, 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.

Hollywood Heritage Museum
Los Angeles, California

History

Hollywood Heritage Museum in Los Angeles, 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.

Hangtown's Gold Bug Park & Mine
Placerville, California

History, Park

Hangtown's Gold Bug Park & Mine is a 62 arce park owned by the City of Placerville. The Park includes the Hattie Museum & Gift Shop, Joshua Hendy Stamp Mill, and the Gold Bug Mine. The museum has artifacts used by the family of the original mining claim.

Harris Lass Historic Museum
Santa Clara, California

History

Harris Lass Historic Museum in Santa Clara, 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.

Hays Antique Truck Museum
Woodland, California

History, Specialized

Trucks from 1903 to the 1950s. Steam, gas, diesel and electric powered. Some with rubber tires and others built before cabs were even thought of. Various drive mechanisms such as chain drive, friction drive and internal drive are on display.

Healdsburg Museum
Healdsburg, California

Anthropology, Archaeology, History, Historical Society

The Heraldsburg Museum houses an impressive range of artifacts and documents related to northern Sonoma County history. Some examples are Pomo Indians basketry, nineteenth century weapons, tools, archival library with 8000 photos and annual toy exhibit.

Heritage Museum of Orange County
Santa Ana, California

Children's, General, History, Historic House, Nature Centers

The Centennial Heritage Museum is a natural and cultural history center dedicated to preserving, promoting, and restoring the heritage of Orange County and the surrounding region through quality hands-on educational programs for students and visitors of all ages.

Our primary asset is the 1898 Kellogg House, which is used to provide a hands-on experience in late Victorian lifestyle. We also have a variety of garden areas and a natural area including two small wetlands.

We offer organized programs for school field trips, youth groups, active adults, and children's birthday parties. We also have exciting summer camp programs and a variety of special events throughout the year.

Heritage Orange County, Inc.
Santa Ana, California

History

Heritage Orange County, Inc. in Santa Ana, 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.

Heritage Square
Oxnard, California

Children's, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society

Scheduled group tours are offered seven days a week by the Friends of Heritage Square in an outdoor museum of architecture and elegance. Heritage Square’s outdoor Main Plaza capture’s the beauty of the Victorian mansions and surrounding gardens. This spacious, open-air plaza is an ideal setting for luncheons. Tour packages can include catered teas and box lunches before or after your scheduled tour.

Hermosa Beach Historical Museum
Hermosa Beach, California

History

Hermosa Beach Historical Museum in Hermosa 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.

History San Jose
San Jose, California

Art, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Park

Located at the south end of Kelley Park, this beautiful park, with 27 original and replica homes, businesses and landmarks, highlights periods of Santa Clara Valley's past.
Complete with paved streets, running trolleys and a cafe, this 14-acre site has the charm and ambiance of an old-time village. The exhibit galleries are located in the Pacific Hotel.
Walk through history and visit the beautifully restored Peralta Adobe and Fallon House in downtown San José, located at the end of the restaurant district in historic San Pedro Square.
The Peralta Adobe is San José's oldest address. Built in 1797, this oasis in the urban heart of San José illustrates the area's Spanish and Mexican periods.

Hollywood Studio Museum
Los Angeles, California

History

Hollywood Studio Museum in Los Angeles, 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.

MUSEUM CONFERENCES

West Virginia Association of Museums 2024 Conference

June 6 - 8, 2024

Shepherdstown, West Virginia

West Virginia Association of Museums 2024 Conference

Thursday, June 6 - Saturday, June 8, 2024

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown, West Virginia

Hosted by: West Virginia Association of Museums

Our 2024 WVAM Conference will be held at Shepherd Universit

in Shepherdstown, WV on June 6-8, 2024

WVAM conference is a program of papers, presentations, workshops, and poster sessions addressing our theme of “America at 250: West Virginia Plans for the Semiquincentennial.”

Ohio Museums Association 2024 Conference with AMM

July 24 - August 3, 2024

Columbus, Ohio

Ohio Museums Association 2024 Conference with AMM

Wednesday, July 24 - Saturday, August 3, 2024

Hilton Columbus at Easton

Columbus, Ohio

Hosted by: Ohio Museums Association

We’ll kick off the event with a virtual day on Wednesday, July 24, hosted in collaboration with the Association of Midwest Museums (AMM). Then, we’ll gather in-person at the Hilton Columbus at Easton from July 31-August 3 for sessions, networking, and museum exploration. See the conference listing for Association of Midwest Museums for more deetails.

South Carolina Federation of Museums 2024 Conference

September 16 - 18, 2024

Laurens, South Carolina

South Carolina Federation of Museums 2024 Conference

Monday, September 16 - Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Laurens County Museum

Laurens, South Carolina

Hosted by: South Carolina Federation of Museums

The SCFM Annual Conference is a time where we can celebrate the impact that museums have made on the state of South Carolina. It’s a time where we can share our successes, learn from our challenges, and grow as museum professionals.

We look forward to this year's conference September 16-18, 2024 in Laurens, SC. This year's theme is Fostering Community: There is No Museum Without "Us."

For more information, please call !!! or email scfm@scmuseums.org ;.

Museums Alaska: 2024 Conference

September 25 - 28, 2024

Fairbanks, Alaska

Museums Alaska: 2024 Conference

Wednesday, September 25 - Saturday, September 28, 2024

Wedgewood Resort

Fairbanks, Alaska

Hosted by: Museums Alaska

Theme: Building Communit

Forge connections with peers, share successes, and tackle challenges together. This biennial event leaves museum professionals feeling inspired

Gain insights, strategies, and practical wisdom for elevating your museum or cultural center's influence

Participate in hands-on workshops designed to turn inspiration into actionable strategies. Leave with the tools you need to grow, learn, and make a difference.

Florida Association of Museums 2024 Annual Conference & Exposition

October 13 - 16, 2024

Daytona Beach, Florida

Florida Association of Museums 2024 Annual Conference & Exposition

Sunday, October 13 - Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach, Florida

Hosted by: Florida Association of Museums

FAM 2024 Annual Conference & Exposition will be held

October 13 – 16 in Daytona Beach!!

Please hold these dates. Watch our FAM website for more conference details.

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