Folsom History Museum

Welcome! Visit The Folsom History Museum!

Welcome to the Folsom History Museum Web Site. The Museum is operated by the Folsom Historical Society, located in historic downtown Folsom. It is the home to a wonderful collection of artifacts and treasures that chronicle the settlement and development of the Folsom area. You'll see fascinating and educational exhibits throughout the year along with special events highlighting the Gold Rush era and Folsom's history.

The goal of the Folsom Historical Society is to preserve our past. The Folsom History Museum archives exist to collect, preserve, and make available historical records and documents for public research. The Museum's collection illustrates various aspects of Folsom's rich history.

The Folsom Historical Society was founded in 1960 to preserve the history of Folsom and to reconstruct the Wells Fargo & Company assay office and bank (Palmer & Day Building) that now serves as the Folsom History Museum.

The History Museum focuses on exhibits about Folsom's native people, the discovery of gold and the formation of mining camps, ethnic groups who contributed to this area, the formation of the town, railroad, prison, powerhouse, and later efforts at gold mining.

Visitor Information

Hours: Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Days and times subject to change without notification.
Admission: $4 for adults. $2 for youth. Children under 12 are FREE.
Parking: parking available in front and across the street from the Museum
Address: 823 Sutter St., Folsom, CA, 95630-2440 Get directions from MapQuest. 916.985-2707
Easy access from Light Rail and Bike Trail

Folsom History Museum Exhibits in 2012

January 28-March 18
“And it grew Into a Zoo!”
- The fascinating story tracing the founding our Folsom City’s Zoo Sanctuary to the present day. Special event, reservations required: March 10 at 10:00am,zoo docent Brenda will have several live animals present for an educational program suitable for ages 6-8. $10 per child, 10% discount in gift shop and 2 parents per child free. Call (916) 985-2707 to make reservation. Limit 25 children.

March 31-May 13
“California and the Civil War,” – presented by Richard Hurley and TJ Meekins, authors of the novel Queen of the Northern Mines. This promises to be an exciting and informative exhibit! Website & book information here.

May 26- September 2
“ Then and Now”
- featuring traditional patterns and their contemporary interpretation. Also featured will be vintage clothing for men and women

September 15-November 4
“Extraordinary Collections”
You can not imagine what your friends and neighbors collect so come and see for yourself!

November 17-January 20, 2013
“ Holiday exhibit”
- details later in the year but you won’t want to miss it!