AMADOR WHITNEY MUSEUM

GRASS VALLEY, CA

The Amador Whitney Museum in Grass Valley, California is a unique repository of local history, telling the stories of the Gold Rush and the settlement of the Sierra Nevada foothills. The museum was founded in 1967 by local historians Amador and Whitney Kramer, who wanted to preserve the legacy of the area’s past.

The museum holds collections of artifacts, photographs, documents and other items related to the area’s history. It also displays contemporary art from the region and offers educational programs for children. The museum’s permanent exhibits include displays on the Gold Rush, native peoples of the area, the Chinese influence in Grass Valley, the Pony Express and the Comstock Lode.

The Amador Whitney Museum also hosts special events, such as lectures and musical performances. The museum’s library contains books and other materials related to local and regional history. Visitors to the museum can also explore the outdoor exhibits, including a historic cemetery, a restored blacksmith shop, a quartz mill and a gold panning demonstration area.

The Amador Whitney Museum is a unique repository of local history and culture, offering visitors a fascinating glimpse into the past. It is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00am to 5:00pm, and admission is free.

AMADOR WHITNEY MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in GRASS VALLEY CA. US MID #8400600564

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: 2092670928

AMADOR WHITNEY MUSEUM
14170 STATE HIGHWAY 49
GRASS VALLEY
CA
95949

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