List of museums in the North Coast (California) Facts for Kids

The North Coast of California is a beautiful area along the Pacific Ocean. It stretches from the San Francisco Bay all the way up to the border of Oregon. This region includes four counties: Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, and Mendocino.

This list helps you discover museums in California's North Coast. These museums are places that collect and take care of interesting objects. They can be about art, science, history, or culture. They also let the public come and see their collections or special exhibits. This list includes art galleries run by non-profit groups or universities. However, museums that only exist online are not included here.

Museums in California's North Coast

Here is a list of museums you can visit in the North Coast region.

Name	Town/City	County	Type	What You Can See
Anderson Marsh State Historic Park	Lower Lake	Lake	Historic house	Explore the Ranch House, which shows how people lived in early California.
Anderson Valley Historical Society Museum	Boonville	Mendocino	Local history	Learn about the history of the Anderson Valley region. website
Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center	Arcata	Humboldt	Natural history	Discover the plants and animals of the marsh. Learn how the wastewater treatment plant works.
Battery Point Light	Crescent City	Del Norte	Lighthouse	Visit a historic lighthouse and its museum.
Blue Lake Museum	Blue Lake	Humboldt	Local history	See photos and items from Blue Lake's first settlers. Explore Native American, logging, and railroad history.
Blue Ox Millworks and Historic Park	Eureka	Humboldt	Local history	This park has working craft areas and a real mill. See how wood is shaped and used. website
Clarke Historical Museum	Eureka	Humboldt	Local history	Learn about Humboldt County's past, especially the late 1800s. See old furniture, glass, clothes, and Native American art.
Del Norte County Historical Society Museum	Crescent City	Del Norte	Local history	Discover Native American baskets and tools from the Tolowa and Yurok tribes. See old radios, cameras, logging tools, and fashion. website
Discovery Museum of Eureka	Eureka	Humboldt	Children's	A fun, hands-on museum just for kids! website
Ely Stage Stop and Country Museum	Kelseyville	Lake	Local history	Learn about early travel and country life. It's run by the Lake County Historical Society. website
Fern Cottage	Ferndale	Humboldt	Historic house	Tour an 1866 house with its original furniture and beautiful gardens. website
Ferndale Museum	Ferndale	Humboldt	Local history	Explore rooms set up like old homes, see antiques, and Native American items. They even have a working seismograph!
First Street Gallery	Eureka	Humboldt	Art	See amazing art exhibits. This gallery is part of Humboldt State University.
Ford House Museum	Mendocino	Mendocino	Local history	This is the visitor center for Mendocino Headlands State Park. Learn about the area's history.
Fort Humboldt State Historic Park	Eureka	Humboldt	Fort	Discover the history of this mid-1800s fort. Learn about the interactions between early settlers and Native Americans. See old logging and railroad equipment.
Fortuna Depot Museum	Fortuna	Humboldt	Local history	Explore the history of the Eel River Valley. See items from railroads, farms, and wars. There's even a doll collection! website
Grace Hudson Museum and Sun House	Ukiah	Mendocino	Multiple	This museum celebrates the art of Grace Carpenter Hudson and the studies of her husband, Dr. John W. Hudson.
Guest House Museum	Fort Bragg	Mendocino	Local history	Learn about the history of Fort Bragg and the Mendocino Coast. website
Hoopa Tribal Museum	Hoopa	Humboldt	Native American	Discover the rich culture and history of the Hoopa Valley Tribe.
HSU Art Galleries	Arcata	Humboldt	Art	Explore different art exhibits. This includes the Reese Bullen Gallery and the Native American Arts Gallery at Humboldt State University. website
Humboldt Bay Maritime Museum	Samoa	Humboldt	Maritime	Learn about the history of ships and the sea in Humboldt Bay. See the historic Madaket ship.
Humboldt State University Natural History Museum	Arcata	Humboldt	Natural history	See exhibits on redwood forests, how plants evolved, local fossils, seashells, insects, and ocean life.
Kelley House Museum	Mendocino	Mendocino	Historic house	This museum tells the story of Mendocino's logging and shipping industries. website
Lakeport Historic Courthouse Museum	Lakeport	Lake	Local history	Explore the history of Lake County. See a collection of Pomo baskets, gems, minerals, and a Victorian-era room.
Lower Lake Schoolhouse Museum	Lower Lake	Lake	Local history	Discover items from early settlers and Native Americans. See rocks and minerals from the area.
Mendocino County Museum	Willits	Mendocino	Local history	Learn about the history of Mendocino County. website
Morris Graves Museum of Art	Eureka	Humboldt	Art	See art from the Pacific Northwest, especially works by the famous artist Morris Graves.
Phillips House Museum	Arcata	Humboldt	Historic house	This museum shows what daily life was like for an Arcata resident between 1854 and 1932. website
Point Cabrillo Light	Ukiah	Mendocino	Maritime	You can take tours of this beautiful lighthouse.
Samoa Cookhouse Museum	Eureka	Humboldt	Industry	Learn about the logging activities in the area. This museum is part of the historic Samoa Cookhouse restaurant. website
Scotia Logging Museum	Scotia	Humboldt	Industry	Discover the history of Scotia, a town built by a logging company. website
Sea Glass Museum	Fort Bragg	Mendocino	Local History	Explore the history of Fort Bragg's unique sea glass beaches. See displays of sea glass and photos. website
Stone House Museum	Hidden Valley Lake	Lake	Historic house	Visit a mid-19th century house, which is the oldest building in the county.
Stone Lagoon Schoolhouse Museum	Trinidad	Humboldt	Local history	See Native American artifacts and learn about local history.
Trees of Mystery	Klamath	Del Norte	Native American	This roadside attraction has the End of the Trail Museum, which features Native American art, crafts, and tools.
Triangle Tattoo & Museum	Fort Bragg	Mendocino	Art	See a collection of tattoo artifacts from all over the world. website
Trinidad Museum	Trinidad	Humboldt	Local history	Learn about the history of Trinidad. website
Willow Creek – China Flat Museum	Willow Creek	Humboldt	Local history	Discover local and Native American history. They even have a special collection about Bigfoot! website
Wooden Sculpture Garden of Romano Gabriel	Eureka	Humboldt	Art	Explore a unique garden filled with folk art sculptures. website