SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA

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The San Luis Obispo County Historical Society Museum is located in San Luis Obispo, California, and is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of San Luis Obispo County and the surrounding Central Coast region. The museum's collections include artifacts, photographs, manuscripts, and oral histories that chronicle the diverse heritage of the county and its people.

The museum's permanent exhibitions include displays about the Chumash, the Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, the Spanish and Mexican periods, and the history of the county from the late 19th century to the present. In addition to its permanent exhibitions, the museum also offers a special exhibition space devoted to changing exhibitions, as well as educational programs for school groups, adults, and families.

The museum also has an extensive library and archives, which is open to the public for research and includes a wide range of materials, including books, periodicals, newspapers, photographs, maps, and other documents. The library and archives also provide access to digital collections, such as oral histories, photographs, and other resources related to the county's history.

The museum also offers a variety of special events, such as lectures, workshops, and guided tours, as well as a variety of volunteer opportunities. The museum is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday, and admission is free.

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in SAN LUIS OBISPO CA. US MID #8400600139

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

Contact SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM
696 MONTEREY ST
SAN LUIS OBISPO
CA
93401

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SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM Information

MID # 8400600139
Name SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 35.279477, -120.665729
CODES FIPS State Code: 06
FIPS County Code: 079
US Census Tract: 011101
US Census Block: 2028