History

The North Star Mining Museum & Pelton Wheel Exhibit is one of the best mining museums anywhere, featuring actual working mining equipment used during the mine's long history.

Grass Valley is a charming and historically rich destination that beckons travelers seeking a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage. With a captivating history dating back to the Gold Rush era, this small town offers an array of interesting activities and attractions.

For such a small town, Volcano, CA has a big history and lot to offer for modern day visitors. Nestled in a picturesque bowl-shaped valley, Volcano is a true gem in Amador County.

Visit one of the richest and deepest gold mines in California and tour the historic grounds and buildings.

Stroll through Gold Rush history in Dutch Flat

The Griffith Quarry Museum and surrounding park features exhibits on the granite industry and trails along the quarry rim.

Pan for gold, see what it was like inside a gold mine, and explore Gold Rush history in this charming museum, open Friday through Sunday from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Fun for kids and parents, and free!

Explore the rich history of Dutch Flat and surrounding gold rush towns in the Golden Drift Museum though interpretive exhibits, photographs and artifacts. Open noon to 4pm from Memorial Day through September.

This museum interprets the history of the town of Foresthill and the surrounding area known as the Foresthill Divide.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the DeWitt History Museum is filled with artifacts, images and interpretations of life in the hospital during the second World War.

The Bernhard Museum Complex features an authentic look at life in 1860's California.

Located on the first floor of Auburn’s iconic courthouse, the Placer County Museum tells the story of Placer County’s history starting from the original Nisenan Maidu inhabitants through to the latter half of the 20th century.