MEUX HOME MUSEUM

FRESNO, CA

The Meux Home Museum in Fresno, California is a historic house museum located in the historic Tower District. The museum is housed in a two-story, five-bedroom house built in 1922 for Willard and Gertrude Meux. The Meuxs were local business owners who were involved in the citrus industry and other aspects of the Central Valley agricultural economy. The home was designed in the Craftsman style of architecture and was the first house in Fresno to be built with an indoor swimming pool.

The museum preserves the home as it was in the 1920s, with period furnishings from the era. Visitors can take a self-guided tour of the house, which includes the living room, dining room, kitchen, and bedrooms. The museum also has a collection of artifacts related to the Meuxs, including photographs, furniture, art, and memorabilia.

In addition to the house, the museum grounds include a large garden area with California native plants, a basketball court, and a patio area with a fountain. The museum also hosts special events, including educational classes and lectures, holiday celebrations, and social gatherings.

The Meux Home Museum is a great place to learn about Fresno’s history and to celebrate the city’s diverse culture. The museum is open to the public and admission is free.

MEUX HOME MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in FRESNO CA. US MID #8400600245

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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• telephone: 5592338007
• website: http://www.meux.mus.ca.us

MEUX HOME MUSEUM
1007 R ST
FRESNO
CA
93721

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