Merced County Courthouse Museum
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History Museum, Home of Merced County Historical Society Some services require a nominal fee. Museum gift shop has a good collection of local history books.
The Courthouse Museum houses 8500 square feet of exhibits which depict the history of Merced County as well as the settlers of the Great Central Valley. Permanent exhibits include, in part: a Chinese temple with altars dating from the 1870s, a blacksmith shop, turn-of-the-century schoolroom, Yokuts Indian artifacts, mercantile room, Surveyor’s and Treasurer’s office, City’s first fire engine, and the crowning jewel: the Superior Courtroom which was in active use until 1950. The museum also has an excellent rotating exhibit program which explores history and the humanities through diverse avenues.The museum is a primary source of history for area and state residents. Archives, an extensive photographic collection, artifacts, and preservation consulting are all available to the general public. Additionally, special programming such as workshops, speakers, receptions, and booksignings are developed throughout the year, some in coordination with new exhibits. Many of the books were published by the Merced County Historical Society.
09/19/2026
This weekend is your last chance to visit the "America 250 - Merced County" exhibit. The Museum is open from 1 to 4 p.m., and admission is free.
09/18/2026
What year did Pizza Villa open in Merced?
09/16/2026
Only a few days left to see the "America 250 - Merced County" exhibit; it ends on Sunday, September 20. Don't miss this opportunity. The Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Admission is free.
09/15/2026
Who won this Miss Merced County contest?
09/12/2026
Please visit the Courthouse Museum and check out the "America 250 - Merced County" exhibit this weekend. The show will come down after September 20. Admission is free; museum hours are 1 to 4 p.m.
09/10/2026
Lucille Biers and Ted Booker worked in this restaurant on Childs and Parsons in the 1980s. What was the name of the restaurant?
09/10/2026
There are many treasures in Courthouse Park, including this little guy. Of course, the best treasure is our Old Courthouse which is rich in history. Please visit the Courthouse Museum Wednesday through Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m.
09/10/2026
Please visit our "Ameria 250 - Merced County" exhibit, Wednesday through Sunday, from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is free.
09/09/2026
Built in 1923, a year after the opening of John Muir (or Eastside School), this campus was also known as the Westside School. What was it called?
09/04/2026
Here is the history of Gustine. Please visit our "America 250 - Merced County" exhibit; admission is free.
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Merced, CA
95340
Opening Hours
| Wednesday | 1pm - 4pm |
| Thursday | 1pm - 4pm |
| Friday | 1pm - 4pm |
| Saturday | 1pm - 4pm |
| Sunday | 1pm - 4pm |