South San Francisco Historical Society Museum

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!

02/05/2022

This vintage from is just one of hundreds interesting artifacts on display at the museum. Come by on Saturdays between 1 and 4 and see what other historical treasures you may discover!

11/17/2021

Fall Raffle Second Prize Winner

On Sunday, November 14, raffle winner, Elaine Garbarino, and 11 of her guests enjoyed a wine and cheese party at SSF Hostorical Society Museum. All enjoyed the exhibits and as well as a decadent array of appetizers and sweets! We’re please to report a good time was had by all.
Another round of thanks to our amazing volunteers who again stepped up to prepare and donate all food and libation.

04/12/2021

Even though we are temporarily closed, you can still see one of our latest acquisitions - a gorgeous vintage stained glass window was salvaged from St. Paul's Methodist church. Take a look at our windows that face Chestnut Avenue when you walk or drive by at night - the lovely stained glass will be lit up.

It was installed in memory of Charmian Lewis, a 3-year old girl who was tragically killed after being struck by a truck.

Newspaper Clipping: The Enterprise, April 13, 1922

04/12/2021

04/12/2021

04/12/2021

While we are still temporarily closed, we hope to be open within the next couple of weeks.

We hope you can come and visit (Saturdays 1-4 or by appointment) and learn more about the interesting history of South San Francisco.

In the meantime, watch below to hear about our current special exhibit "See's Candies Centennial Celebration."

We look forward to greeting visitors soon!