MARIPOSA MUSEUM AND HISTORY
CENTER
5119 Jessie Street
P.O.Box 606
Mariposa, California
95338
Phone 209-966-2924
Email: mmhc@sti.net
Website:
www.mariposamuseum.com
The museum, founded in 1957, is administered as a non-profit corporation and
is considered to be one of the best small museums in America by the
Smithsonian Institute. You will find the people and life style in Mariposa
County from the Indian and Spanish periods to the infamous California Gold
Rush as well as the recent past are portrayed with great authenticity. You
will see original documents, artifacts and artwork.
Gold displays and Native
American baskets are just a few items to enjoy. On outdoor display is the
only operational 5 stamp mill in California and a large array of other
mining equipment, as well as historical buildings brought to our location
from around Mariposa.
Inside is a display of a
typical one room miner's cabin and displays of the life style of the West's
most famous explorer and Mariposa County resident, John C. Fremont, and his
wife, Jessie. The museum also houses a research library for persons
interested in historical/genealogical research (by appointment). There is a
docent to answer questions and you can arrange for a private tour for your
group.
Entrance fee $3.00 for
adults, children are free. Hours: January - closed; February – 10:00am –
4:00pm; March thru October - 10:00am – 4:30pm; November and December –
10:00am – 4:00pm
