South San Francisco Historical Society Museum

Name: South San Francisco Historical Society Museum
Address: 80 Chestnut Avenue, South San Francisco, CA, 94080, US
Telephone: +16508293825
Price range: Not Applicable

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Museum opened in 1987 at 601 Grand Avenue and moved into a larger space in 2007 at 80 Chestnut Avenue. Exhibits are rotated annually.

Since the move, the museum's collection of historic photos, artifacts, local memorabilia, & vintage clothing has grown.

09/20/2025

THE MUSEUM IS CLOSED TODAY
(September 20, 2025)
* Come visit our booth at Concert in the Park *

Normal hours will resume next Saturday, September 27
(Saturdays 1:00 -4:00)

09/20/2024

We will be closed this Saturday, September 21st.
Come visit Historical Society of South San Francisco booth at Orange Memorial Park during Concert in the Park (11:30-5:00)
South San Francisco Parks and Recreation Department
https://www.ssf.net/concert

Regular hours will resume Saturday, September 28 (1:00-4:00).

07/20/2023

Stop by our Antique Bazaar this Saturday, July 22 between 9am - 3pm (80 Chestnut Avenue - South San Francisco). We've got lots of great stuff for amazing prices. Don't miss out!

12/24/2022

Christmas at the William H. Coffinberry home at 754 Miller Avenue.
William H. Coffinberry came from Indiana in 1910 to take over as President of the Bank of South San Francisco.
Pictured are his daughter, Martha Nell (left) and his niece, Elizabeth. Photo c. 1918.

10/01/2022

A sneak peek at our new exhibit: “Vice and Crime in South San Francisco During Prohibition”

Visit 80 Chestnut on Saturdays 1-4 and learn about life during Prohibition!

09/23/2022

We will be closed this Saturday, September 24th.
Come visit Historical Society of South San Francisco booth at Orange Memorial Park during Concert in the Park (11:30-5:00)
https://www.ssf.net/.../parks.../events/concert-in-the-park

Regular hours will resume Saturday, October 1 (1:00-4:00).
South San Francisco Parks and Recreation Department

06/04/2022

Thanks to Bill Zemke for building this wonderful display to properly exhibit the Grand Avenue panorama photos from the 1960's.

The Museum at 80 Chestnut is open Saturdays 1pm - 4pm .... stop by to "take a walk" down historic Grand Avenue as well as enjoy other SSF memorabilia!

Address

80 Chestnut Avenue
South San Francisco, CA
94080

Opening Hours

1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+16508293825

Website

http://ssfhistory.org/

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