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Museum Tours

The Museum houses a variety of artifacts that chronicle the settlement and development of the Folsom area. Tours for groups can be arranged in advance of the Folsom History Museum. Tour includes information on early settlers, the Gold Rush influence, establishing of a town and factors that gave the town permanence. A docent dressed in period costume presents tours of the museum. Allow 45 minutes for the tour. The Museum can also arrange for a package history tour including the Railroad Turntable, and the Folsom Pioneer Village. Allow 1 ½ hours to tour all three areas. Tours must be booked in advance and there is a per person fee.

 

To book a tour please call the Museum at 916-985-2707 or email us.

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!

Click Here to Take a Virtual Tour of the Museum  

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

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