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MARIPOSA MUSEUM AND HISTORY CENTER
 


 

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
 

 

 

Mariposa Museum president invites the public to visit.  Right click your mouse and "Toggle fullscreen" to see large video. "Esc" to return to this page.

 

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