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 2011

February 18-March 20, 2011 – “ Sutter Street Secrets” …showing the revitalization project on Sutter Street and a tribute to Teichert

April 2-May 15, 2011- “ Folsom’s First Millionaire,” The Life of William Alexander Leidesdorff

May 28-September 4- Annual Antique Quilt and Vintage Clothing Exhibit, “Ageless Beauties from Loving Hands”

September 21-November 6- “Collections and Curiosities” exhibit

November 18- Christmas exhibit

Ongoing Docent Training We are looking for friendly, outgoing and flexible volunteers to train as educational docents. We provide the training, you provide the fun. Call Melissa Pedroza, Education Coordinator @ 916-985-2707 or email her at education@FolsomHistoryMusuem.org

October - June Museum Tours and Outreach Programs Book a tour or outreach program today. The Museum offers a wonderful educational docent led tours. Tours can include other historic sites as well as the museum. The Museum Education Outreach program comes to your school. The schedule is flexible. There is a small fee for these programs. Call the Museum to schedule today!