Chico History Museum

09/04/2026

Members get first dibs! 🎟️

Tickets for An Evening in Chico Vecino are officially on sale for museum members!

Join us Thursday, October 29 at Red Tavern for an evening exploring the history of one of Chico’s oldest neighborhoods. Local historian Dave Nopel will share fascinating stories and historic photographs of Chico Vecino, now known as The Avenues, while you enjoy delicious seasonal appetizers specially curated by Red Tavern.

$58.50 per ticket for members, $65 for non-members

Members, this is your chance to get your tickets before they go on sale to the public! Tickets are limited to the first 50 registrants.

Not a member yet? There’s still time to join and take advantage of the presale, head over to chicohistorymuseum.org and become a member today!

09/03/2026

New gift shop item! 🪵

These lovely new Claro Walnut coasters were handcrafted by board member Dusty Galland, who also created the tree-shaped brand on his 126-year-old forge (4th picture). Claro Walnut is globally prized by artisans. This walnut was brought to the west coast by John Bidwell – come visit the Chico History Museum to learn the fascinating history behind this beautiful wood!

Your purchase of these Claro Walnut coasters directly funds the Chico History Museum! Come own a fascinating piece of Chico history – museum members get 10% off at the gift shop!

09/03/2026

09/02/2026

One Hundred Years Ago today in the Chico newspaper. September 3rd, 1926.

09/02/2026

Are you a Chico History Museum member? 🧡

Get the museum VIP treatment when you become a member! For just $35 per year, you will receive awesome key benefits such as:

✅ Member-exclusive events
✅ Early registration to special events
✅ 10% off everything in our gift shop
✅ Discounts on special events
✅ First-look at new exhibits + more!

Love museums? Become a North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) museum member with our Family membership level at just $100 a year and get access to over a thousand museums, art galleries, zoos, botanical gardens, and more.

Learn more at chicohistorymuseum.org/membership.

09/01/2026

Best of Chico voting has officially begun! 🗳️

We are honored to have been nominated along with so many other incredible local museums for Best Museum! 🧡 Head on over to vote.chicobestof.com/the-arts/best-museum and cast your vote!

Why vote for Chico History Museum?
🏛️ We tell stories of Chico’s rich history of course!
🏺 We preserve and share hundreds of local artifacts
🎒 We offer educational field trips for students and adults
🤝 We’re a great place to volunteer and get involved in your community
🎤 We host lectures, special events, and community programs
🌳 We’re deeply rooted in Chico and its history
🐟 And of course… we have a LOT of cool old stuff (we’ve got the Barth fish!!)

Thank you for supporting the Chico History Museum and helping us preserve Chico’s stories for generations to come! 🧡💙

08/30/2026

Ready to learn some fascinating Chico history? Join us for our Fall Lecture Series! We’ve got 6 incredible speakers lined up and ready for you. Tickets are just $10 per lecture, or buy a season ticket and enjoy all 6 lectures for just $50! Grab yours today at chicohistorymuseum.org.

08/28/2026

Save the Date! You are cordially invited to An Evening in Chico Vecino.

Join the Chico History Museum on October 29 for a special fundraiser at the Red Tavern celebrating the history of one of Chico’s oldest neighborhoods.

Local historian Dave Nopel will take us back in time with stories, photographs, and fascinating history from Chico Vecino, today known as The Avenues. Enjoy seasonal bites by Red Tavern while spending an evening learning about Chico’s past, at the very place where the history unfolds.

📍 Red Tavern
📅 Thursday, October 29 • 5–8 PM
🎟️ $65 per ticket ($58.50 for members)
🍴 Seasonal appetizers included
🍷 Drinks available for purchase

And museum members get first dibs! 🧡

Tickets on sale EXCLUSIVELY to Chico History Museum members NOW! Public ticket sales start Friday, September 11. Tickets are limited to the first 50 registrants.

Not a member? There’s still time to join and get early access! Head over to chicohistorymuseum.org to become a member today.

08/24/2026

Welcome back, Wildcats! 🎉🐱 Chico just isn’t the same without you. To celebrate your grand return to campus, we’re sharing some of our favorite photos from Chico State’s special collections. Make sure to swing by the Chico History Museum, open Thu–Sun 11 AM–4 PM to brush up on your school’s fascinating history! We’re the cool old building on the corner of W 1st and Salem 😎