I had a good, quiet time in this small museum. You could easily do the museum and shop in 10mins,…read morebut if you love history and science, you can be there a whole hour or more watching the videos and starring at the sea glass. It's got an old business feel, and I appreciated it. You can tell the captain puts in a lot of effort to keep the shop original. The captain stayed after hours to allow me to take my time. Thank was sweet!

Great if you're interested in sea glass and all the different types. Lots of beautiful colors and…read morewhat makes them those colors. The museum is run by the all time expert on sea glass. According to the signs posted, they need donations to keep the museum free. The suggested donation for the museum is $2 for adults and $1 for students and seniors, a small price to pay for this interesting place.

Such a cool little center! The lady working was such a pleasure to talk to. She told us about the…read moreHobbs whale and the skeleton they've been working on for 2 years. $5 admission is worth it, it goes towards kids programs! It is a small exhibit but still worth the $5 to see cool skulls, pelts, baleen teeth, and more! Also they have great gift options.

This place is great!! If you love science, care about the planet, and our oceans, or want to learn…read moreabout them, please stop in and support them. The museum is $5 and well worth it! The staff is awesome too. Exhibits and things for kids to touch gently. The girt store portion has something for everyone.

This may be the most important museum in Fort Bragg. Truly an inspirational place! The window…read moredisplay caught my eye. The museum documents the life's work of the enigmatic Larry Spring who mixes science and fiction with his own broad strokes. There are events that happen here too. I've heard of puppet shows and concerts, fairs, and movie screenings. Could this be ground zero for the burgeoning art scene of Fort Bragg?

Ok so I admit that the "school" was closed when I happened upon it walking around Fort Bragg BUT…read morethe display and items described in the windows were just SO FASCINATING. I was a little disappointed that larry wasn't around (hey, it was NYE so I'm sure he was busy) but perusing the website elicited the fact that his various contraptions and the things I saw at his shop were in fact, for sale. And not very cheap either. I especially liked the fact that he had a declaration in one of his descriptions about how he doesn't have peer reviews of any of his new discoveries because that would be contradictory to a new discovery (how can anyone who has never seen it before [aka a "peer"] review something?). ok, the dude seems a little kooky but I like that he set up shop and that he had all the wherewithal to make all his declarations. It adds to the charm of Fort Bragg I'd say.

This was such an amazing experience. We loved the scavenger hunt! The entire display was filled…read morewith history! Not only is this a lovely place to stop for a side quest it's a great place for a quick homeschool field trip. The docent is super knowledgeable and told us about the history of it all! AND THEY HAVE A TRAIN WHISTLE!!! Must go!

Visiting from Massachusetts and my fiancé and father in law have always loved and bonded over model…read moretrains. This was such a cool experience. The staff are knowledgeable and friendly, they take a lot of pride in their work. If you're on a road trip this is definitely worth the stop.

We did a two hour tour with Jane and loved every minute of it. Jane was a delight. She was full of…read moreinteresting facts but did not overwhelm us with it. Just the right amount. Very well spent $20. As for the Kelley house goes, what I did see was nice . Well kept. Do the tour with Jane . You will be glad you did .

I am very impressed by how this historical society is preserving and presenting History. Joann was…read morevery welcoming, and gave fascinating tidbits, but she also stepped back and let us enjoy the house at our own leisure. I'm obsessed with the wallpaper. They also have a research center and local children contribute to the museum. Dog friendly, and I appreciated that they offer water right when you walk in.

Stopped here on a rainy day and we had a great time. Very informative and larger than we…read moreanticipated. It was a great experience and taught everyone the interesting history of Mendocino County.

Fun little museum about the old and recent history of Mendocino County. Surprisingly interesting…read morefor people of all ages.

WEIRD VIBES! This is not a museum or a true thrift store. It's a funky little store front that…read morewe're pretty sure is also the elderly man's house who runs it. He was very kind. However, as soon as you walk inside, you're hit with a heavy odor of tobacco meets broccoli meets mildew? There's a heaviness to the air that gives you the sense of haunted house. Truly, did not like my time there. But if you're into oddities and are trying to do every single thing in town that you can, it's probably worth 5-10min of time to run in. Very strange.

Came here expecting a museum. Walked into a thrift store. There was nothing in there I'd buy, but,…read morethe eccentric old man who owns it is very kind. He loves animals and that's why I gave 3stars. As soon as he saw my dog he said, "I have a gift for your dog!" He then went and got a small pack of puppy pads and told my dog they were for him. How sweet!! Go check it out. Humor the old guy. I think it gives him a sense of purpose to talk to people and run his little "museum."

Like most people I suspect, Jamie W. and I came upon this little house quite by accident since we…read morewere making our way to the headlands from the town center off the main thoroughfare. I was immediately struck by the bright teal color contrasting with the faded red of the steps (see my photo). We knew it wasn't your standard clapboard, "Murder She Wrote" cottage, and yet we were wondering how the owner violated the all-white, Cape Cod-style conformity of the rest of the homes. As it turns out, it's a Taoist temple built by the first Chinese settlers in the early 1850's. In fact, it's the oldest Taoist temple in the state. The temple is dedicated to the Chinese god of war, and the outside of the building has a sign that says from (right to left) "mo dai miu", translates to mean "Temple to the Military God". It's open on weekends but only between May and October. For the rest of the year, you have to turn into a lookie-loo like me and unapologetically peep through the windows. They don't mind....I think.

A true jewel of Mendocino -- a well preserved piece of Chinese American history tucked away in a…read moregorgeous seaside town. We met the Temple's curator who gave us a 30 minute talk on the space her ancestors and their community built in the 1800s. This is a lovingly cared for historic site that helped deepen our understanding of Asian Americans' profound impact on the shaping of our country's culture. I highly recommend a visit to this incredible site.

Good museum and art center with added California perspective…read more This museum is a hidden gem it would be a gem in any community. The selections are gems of the first waters. Unique and representative of local communities who have been here for hundreds of years. Please make N effort to visit when you are in the area. Metta john

I was greeted with a hostile attitude by the woman who staffed the reception area as though she…read moreresented my entrance. After asking about tours, I was abruptly told that there would be none that day as they had an "event" that evening docents were preparing for. I asked about opportunities the following day and she dismissed the question as one of insensitivity by responding " my volunteers are all over the age of 50 and not knocking down my door to volunteer after an event!" As one of the few attractions in Ukiah, it would benefit the organization to have more welcoming and informative personnel- when I came home later that day and looked up their website, I realized the "event" was their annual gala - which is all she had to tell me and I would have completely understood the "all hands on deck" commitment something like this requires. Bad form and bad protocol...this woman is not suited for a position of hospitality.