SISKIYOU COUNTY MUSEUM

YREKA, CA

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The Siskiyou County Museum in Yreka, California, is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the region’s history. Established in 1962, the museum is housed in the historic Collier Logging Company building, which was built in 1897. Visitors can explore the museum’s exhibits featuring artifacts from the county’s history, including Native American tools and objects, pioneer items, and mining artifacts. In addition, the museum offers rotating exhibits and educational programs for children and adults throughout the year.

The Siskiyou County Museum’s permanent collection includes a variety of artifacts that tell the story of the area’s history and development. These items include original pioneer clothing and tools, Native American basketry, historic photographs and documents, and mining equipment. The museum also houses several unique artifacts from the Siskiyou County area, including a collection of rare Chinese coins, a 1920s fire engine, and a model of the Collier Logging Company building.

The museum also serves as a research center, offering a variety of resources for those interested in learning more about the region’s history. Patrons can use the museum’s research library, which houses a variety of books, maps, and documents related to Siskiyou County’s history. The museum also maintains an extensive archives of photographs and historical documents.

The Siskiyou County Museum is open to the public Wednesday through Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm. Admission is free, and donations are welcome.

SISKIYOU COUNTY MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in YREKA CA. US MID #8400602538

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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 34,261 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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Mount Shasta North face, Mount Shasta (9772 ft.; Shasta: Waka-nunee-Tuki-wuki, meaning “walk around and around, but never on top.”), CA. [Photo taken from Weed Airport Rest Area.]
Mount Shasta North face, Mount Shasta (9772 ft.; Shasta: Waka-nunee-Tuki-wuki, meaning “walk around and around, but never on top.”), CA. [Photo taken from Weed Airport Rest Area.]
Mount Shasta North face, Mount Shasta (9772 ft.; Shasta: Waka-nunee-Tuki-wuki, meaning “walk around and around, but never on top.”), CA. [Photo taken from Weed Airport Rest Area.]

Contact SISKIYOU COUNTY MUSEUM

SISKIYOU COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
910 S MAIN ST
YREKA
CA
96097-3323

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SISKIYOU COUNTY MUSEUM Information

MID # 8400602538
Name SISKIYOU COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name SISKIYOU COUNTY MUSEUM
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 946107637
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 41,224
REVENUE 34,261
LAT/LONG 41.723592, -122.638109
CODES FIPS State Code: 06
FIPS County Code: 093
US Census Tract: 000702
US Census Block: 2079