KNOX HOUSE MUSEUM

EL CAJON, CA

Knox House Museum is a historic house in El Cajon, California, which was built by prominent local businessman and entrepreneur, Charles Knox, in 1876. Originally built as a single-story Victorian-style cottage, the house has been restored to its original grandeur and is now a museum open to the public. The museum showcases a variety of objects, artifacts, and documents that tell the story of El Cajon’s past and the life of Charles Knox.

The museum contains a number of significant artifacts including original furniture, photographs, paper documents, a rocking chair, and a piano that were used by the Knox family. Visitors can also explore the original outbuildings, which include a chicken coop, a barn, a smokehouse, and a granary. The museum also boasts a restored rose garden and an outdoor patio.

The Knox House Museum offers a variety of educational programs, lectures, and events to the public, such as museum tours, lectures, and special events. Visitors can also take part in special hands-on activities like making butter, pressing apples for cider, and exploring the museum’s collection of artifacts and documents.

The Knox House Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, and admission is free. The museum also offers a variety of volunteer opportunities, ranging from providing tours to helping with research and educational programs. Knox House Museum is a great resource for learning about El Cajon’s history and the life of Charles Knox.

KNOX HOUSE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in EL CAJON CA. US MID #8400600389

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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KNOX HOUSE MUSEUM
280 N MAGNOLIA AVE
EL CAJON
CA
92020

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