Merced County Courthouse Museum

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Merced County Courthouse Museum 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.

This weekend is your last chance to visit the "America 250 - Merced County" exhibit. The Museum is open from 1 to 4 p.m....
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.

What year did Pizza Villa open in Merced?
09/18/2026

What year did Pizza Villa open in Merced?

Only a few days left to see the "America 250 - Merced County" exhibit; it ends on Sunday, September 20. Don't miss this ...
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.

Who won this Miss Merced County contest?
09/15/2026

Who won this Miss Merced County contest?

Please visit the Courthouse Museum and check out the "America 250 - Merced County" exhibit this weekend. The show will c...
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.

Lucille Biers and Ted Booker worked in this restaurant on Childs and Parsons in the 1980s. What was the name of the rest...
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?

There are many treasures in Courthouse Park, including this little guy. Of course, the best treasure is our Old Courthou...
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.

Please visit our "Ameria 250 - Merced County" exhibit, Wednesday through Sunday, from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is free.
09/10/2026

Please visit our "Ameria 250 - Merced County" exhibit, Wednesday through Sunday, from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is free.

Built in 1923, a year after the opening of John Muir (or Eastside School), this campus was also known as the Westside Sc...
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?

Here is the history of Gustine. Please visit our "America 250 - Merced County" exhibit; admission is free.
09/04/2026

Here is the history of Gustine. Please visit our "America 250 - Merced County" exhibit; admission is free.

Address

Merced, CA
95340

Opening Hours

Wednesday 1pm - 4pm
Thursday 1pm - 4pm
Friday 1pm - 4pm
Saturday 1pm - 4pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+12097232401

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