Gold Nugget Days, Inc., Gold Nugget Museums

Gold Nugget Days, Inc., Gold Nugget Museums The Gold Nugget Museum Board of Directors meet the second Tuesday of the month at 6pm.
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The team at the Gold Nugget Museum has been working hard getting everything ready for Living History Days at the Gold Nu...
08/30/2026

The team at the Gold Nugget Museum has been working hard getting everything ready for Living History Days at the Gold Nugget Museum!

Sunday, September 20th 10am- 3pm

This special event is all about celebrating our heritage, preserving our history, and reliving fond memories from days gone by.

Start your morning with breakfast served by the American Legion from 10 AM until noon Noon, then stick around as the Old Timers Potluck begins at 1 PM.

Bring the family, bring your appetite, and come enjoy a day of history, tradition, and community! We can’t wait to see you there!

LIVING HISTORY DAYSJoin us on Sunday, September 20th for the return of one of the town of Paradise’s favorite traditions...
08/29/2026

LIVING HISTORY DAYS

Join us on Sunday, September 20th for the return of one of the town of Paradise’s favorite traditions: Living History Days!

Step back in time and experience hands-on activities for the whole family, including:

✨ Gold Panning�✨ Corn Husk Dolls�✨ Old-Fashioned Laundry�✨ Traditional Shaving Demonstrations

This special event is all about celebrating our heritage, preserving our history, and reliving fond memories from days gone by.

Start your morning with breakfast served by the American Legion from 10 AM until noon Noon, then stick around as the Old Timers Potluck begins at 1 PM.

Bring the family, bring your appetite, and come enjoy a day of history, tradition, and community! We can’t wait to see you there!

As many of you know, the independent investigation and financial audit announced earlier this summer are still ongoing. ...
08/02/2026

As many of you know, the independent investigation and financial audit announced earlier this summer are still ongoing. Out of respect for that process, we are not able to provide additional updates until the reviews have been completed.

In the meantime, the Gold Nugget Museum remains committed to its mission of preserving and sharing the rich history of Paradise and the surrounding communities. With that in mind, we're excited to invite you to the return of one of Paradise's favorite traditions: Living History & the Old Timers Potluck!
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Join us on Sunday, September 20, for the return of one of Paradise's favorite traditions: Living History & the Old Timers Potluck!

Step back in time and experience hands-on activities for the whole family, including:

✨ Gold Panning
✨ Corn Husk Dolls
✨ Old-Fashioned Laundry
✨ Traditional Shaving Demonstrations
✨ Fresh Lemonade
…and so much more!

🗓 Sunday, September 20
🕙 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🍽 Old Timers Potluck at 1:00 PM
📍 Gold Nugget Museum | 475 Pearson Rd., Paradise

This event is about celebrating our community, honoring our heritage, and bringing neighbors together. Whether you're reliving fond memories or experiencing Living History for the first time, we can't wait to welcome you.

We hope to see you there!

Official Statement from the Gold Nugget MuseumThe Gold Nugget Museum Board of Directors is aware of the concerns, allega...
06/12/2026

Official Statement from the Gold Nugget Museum

The Gold Nugget Museum Board of Directors is aware of the concerns, allegations, and public comments that have recently been shared regarding the organization.

To ensure a thorough and impartial review, the Board has retained independent legal counsel and a Certified Public Accountant to conduct an investigation and financial review of the matters that have been raised.

Effective immediately, all activities, projects, and decisions are being placed on hold pending the completion of these reviews. This action is being taken to preserve the integrity of the process and ensure that all information is reviewed objectively and professionally.

The Board remains committed to the mission of preserving and sharing the history of Paradise and the surrounding communities.

We ask for the community's patience and understanding while these reviews are conducted. No further comments will be made regarding the allegations until the investigation and financial review have been completed.

Thank you for your continued support of the Gold Nugget Museum.

Gold Nugget Museum Board of Directors

The Gold Nugget Museum holds board meetings every second Tuesday of the month at 6:00 PM at the museum.These meetings ar...
06/08/2026

The Gold Nugget Museum holds board meetings every second Tuesday of the month at 6:00 PM at the museum.

These meetings are open to the public, and anyone is welcome to attend.

We hope to see you there.

Looking for something fun and educational to do this weekend? Stop by the Gold Nugget Museum in Paradise and discover th...
06/05/2026

Looking for something fun and educational to do this weekend? Stop by the Gold Nugget Museum in Paradise and discover the rich history of the Ridge, local pioneers, mining artifacts, and the stories that helped shape our community!

Open Thursday–Sunday
🕰️ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
❗475 Pearson Rd, Paradise, CA 95969

Whether you're a local resident or visiting the area, we'd love to welcome you through our doors. Come explore the past and uncover a few hidden treasures!

Stirling City lumber camp crew, 1915🪵🪓This 1915 photo shows a Diamond Match lumber crew at a camp east of Stirling City....
05/20/2026

Stirling City lumber camp crew, 1915🪵🪓

This 1915 photo shows a Diamond Match lumber crew at a camp east of Stirling City. More than 100 years later, every person pictured here would be well over 100 years old today.

Their lives were not easy. Crews like this worked long days in rough mountain conditions, cutting and moving timber with the tools, roads, and equipment they had at the time. It was hard, dangerous work, but it helped shape the communities and industries that grew across Butte County.

Did anyone in your family work for Diamond Match or in the lumber camps around Stirling City? We’d love to hear your stories in the comments.

A look back at the Nimshew School 🏫These photos show the Nimshew School through the years, with class portraits from aro...
05/17/2026

A look back at the Nimshew School 🏫

These photos show the Nimshew School through the years, with class portraits from around 1887 and 1890, along with a later view of the school around 1922.

It’s pretty incredible to think that everyone pictured here would all be well over 100 years old today. These photos give us a small window into what school life looked like for children growing up in the Nimshew area more than a century ago.

Do you or your family have any memories connected to the Nimshew School? Did anyone in your family attend school here? We’d love to hear your stories in the comments.

Did you know Paradise once had its own chinchilla fur trade?In the mid-1900s, chinchilla farming was a thriving industry...
05/14/2026

Did you know Paradise once had its own chinchilla fur trade?

In the mid-1900s, chinchilla farming was a thriving industry in California, and Paradise had at least two chinchilla farms. One local farm reportedly had more than 700 chinchillas at one time.

Chinchillas were valued for their thick, plush fur, which was used to make coats and accessories. Their pelts were often sold in bulk at auction houses in places like New York or Seattle, and it could take anywhere from 150 to 300 pelts to make just one chinchilla fur coat.

It’s a lesser-known piece of Paradise history, but one that shows how many different industries have been part of life on the Ridge over the years.

👑QUEEN SPOTTING 👑A big thank you to the Gold Nugget Queen and her court for being in attendance today at the Paradise Ch...
05/10/2026

👑QUEEN SPOTTING 👑

A big thank you to the Gold Nugget Queen and her court for being in attendance today at the Paradise Chocolate Fest!

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475 Pearson Road
Paradise, CA
95969

Opening Hours

Thursday 12pm - 4pm
Friday 12pm - 4pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+15307622613

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