CAPITOLA HISTORICAL MUSEUM

CAPITOLA, CA

The Capitola Historical Museum is located in the heart of the beautiful seaside town of Capitola, California. Established in 1986, this museum is dedicated to the preservation of Capitola’s rich history, from the Native American Ohlone people to its transformation into a bustling tourist destination. Exhibits include artifacts from Capitola’s vibrant past, including photographs and stories from the early days of the town, when it was a fishing village on Monterey Bay.

The museum is housed in a replica of a 19th-century wharf warehouse, and visitors can experience the sights and sounds of the past as they explore the museum’s galleries and exhibits. The museum’s permanent collection includes objects from the region’s Native American culture, a Victorian-era parlor, and exhibits on fishing and shipbuilding. The museum also features a variety of rotating exhibits, special events, and educational programs.

The museum’s grounds include a historic train depot, a redwood theater, and a garden, as well as a small library and gift shop. The museum is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday, and admission is free. The Capitola Historical Museum is a great resource for anyone who wants to learn more about the town’s past, and it is a wonderful way to experience the history of the Capitola area.

CAPITOLA HISTORICAL MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in CAPITOLA CA. US MID #8400600621

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).

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Contact CAPITOLA HISTORICAL MUSEUM

• telephone: 8314640322
• website: http://www.capitolamuseum.org

CAPITOLA HISTORICAL MUSEUM
410 CAPITOLA AVE
CAPITOLA
CA
95010

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