We were exploring Grass Valley and decided to try North Star Mining Museum. It was too bad that it…read morelooked so small on the outside because we did not allow enough time to really enjoy all the exhibits. We started in the parking lot learning about the larger mining machines. It was a warm day and, at our advanced age, it took time for us to work our way down the driveway to the museum entrance. The docents were very knowledgeable and brought the exhibits to life. We were able to get about half way through the museum before we needed to get to our next appointment. Go see the North Star Mining Museum.

This place is awesome! Please make sure you've got at least an hour or 3. There's old tools on the…read moreoutside on display, a gorgeous river running along side to admire, inside the building there two rooms. The first room with displays and smaller parts they'd use to mine and the second room is where the big tools are! Steve and his volunteer were so kind turning on the big machines, showing how each tool worked and how they would mine the mountains. So much history, so many fascinating tools, interesting old time accessories, and so much information! If you're wondering how they started mining a mountain side to how they made the gold and what powered it all go check out North Star mining museum! This place makes you never want to leave, there's so much information here please take an hour to look around at least. You will have a great time whether you're 5 or 85, male/female or space creature the history of mining will fascinate your socks off. Check them out.

I had driven past this really beautiful building many times without ever really paying it much…read moreattention. The tour guide, Paul, was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic and there was a lot to see in a small space. The history of the orphanage and related facts is interesting and worth a visit. In addition to the regular hours the museum tour is available one Sunday a month, but call to confirm.

If you're visiting Grass Valley, you most likely are someone who enjoys old, charming towns so you…read moreprobably will be interested in learning some of its history. We had been to the Empire Mine the day before and I wanted to check out one more historic site the next day. I happened upon the museum in my Google search and was intrigued. I don't think we would have discovered it on our own as it's not one of the main roads visitors here would travel. And even if you did happen by it, it's not obvious from the front that it's a museum. From the outside, the building has quite a presence. My daughter remarked that it reminded her of Miss Peregrine's house in that one Tim Burton film. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted and given a very informative and informal tour by Betty Jean. She was really great! I learned a lot about the history of the building and even learned some general tidbits I never knew- like the difference between Catholic sisters and nuns. What an important part of Grass Valley's history as a mining town. Many children became "half orphans" from their fathers dying in mining accidents and came to live here. There are many bits of Grass Valley's history here. A really cool thing they have displayed is Lola Montez's tin tub that she used not for herself, but for her pet bear that she used to keep in her front yard!

The Neighborhood Center of the Arts is housed in what I'm guessing is an old hospital. Or a…read moresanitarium. It looks old and crazy, stale and, to use the parlance of fast food, melty. If it had teeth then they'd be about to drop off onto your head. The center has a wing on the far end (I don't know what other parts of the building are used for, but I've heard there's a glass studio). It's upstairs, and you can either take the stairs or the elevator. At the base of the stairs you'll see a series of totemic ceramics. Art lies ahead. The center is an expansive working art studio, as well as an open art gallery. The aim is to provide resources and art classes for adults with developmental disabilities. They work in many different mediums, including paint, photography, ceramics, weaving, computers, and pen and ink. Further information can be found on their website. They have a new exhibit every few months. Hours are 10am to 4pm. Until about 2pm the studio is active, with artists working, milling about, and attending classes. But visitors are free to step in and check out what's going on. Basically, this is my favorite gallery in the world. It's such a positive place, free of pretentions, and the work is great and presented well. The staff is very friendly, and the artists are nice and available to speak about their work. I (and my family) have a whole collection of art from here. Some of my favorite pieces that I own are from here. Once you walk inside, there are a few rooms walling the latest exhibition. Past that you get into the studio areas, where there is also more art to look at. Basically, every room has art on the walls. One time I was browsing some abstract religious icon paintings, and one of the artists came up to me and asked, "Hey, do you want to know what happened yesterday?" I said, "Yes." And he handed me the newspaper. Then walked off. Then I bought a piece of art -- a woodblock with an all-text Volvo advertisement printed on it, and sprawling on top of the text, in various mediums, are words and nonsense. My family and I recently invested in a huge painting, a collaborate effort by a few of the artists. It looks somewhat like a Basquiat. I highly recommend visiting the Neighborhood Center of the Arts. The artists produce amazing work, and it's very accessible, engaging, and enjoyable. The center does a wonderful job at cultivating their talents. A lot of care and hard work goes into the place, and their efforts are rightfully deserving of praise.

I love all the art that the artist makes and that is for sale. They are all very special people and…read morethey are all talented people too.

This is the cutest witchy shop in Gold Country. I especially love that they offer classes and…read morecommunity events at the Cauldron upstairs.

My absolute favorite shop to go to when I'm in downtown grass valley! Great atmosphere, wonderful…read morestaff, quality items. I always feel very welcomed in the shop, they have affordable prices which is always good. I personally always come her for their candles and bath bombs. Again the staff is so kind, friendly and welcoming. I think the only thing I wish is that they had bigger sizes in their clothing, the clothing they have available is soooooo adorable and cute. I just wish I could wear them. But in no way does that change my review I love this coming in here! Always get the best stuff! Check it out next time you're in the area!

We went into the gallery earlier today, not looking for anything in particular, but we found lots…read moreof great pieces! Great selection of local artists, and the salesperson was very helpful and pleasant!

I purchased a piece of jewelry from this Gallery while visiting Grass Valley. Their system was not…read moreworking correctly so, they had to manually do a receipt and advised that I would be charged later. I was not charged the correct amount. I called and the lady that answered the phone "Sharron" was very rude! She stated that maybe it was the tax that was wrong or that the credit card company has a service charge. I stated that you should have charged me what the receipt had been written for while I was present not a different amount later. She then states that this is for .06 cents. I was like is that really the point...NO! The point is that you did not charge what you wrote up the receipt for. I will not shop at this store in future visits!

I'm struggling to give the venue 3 stars, but the exquisite sound system and professional stage…read morenotches it from a 0 to a 3. I bet performers love it for the above. As a patron, it ranks ZERO on my scale of go-back. In all my years of attending concerts, plays, and films in new and old theatres all over the US and parts of the UK (I'm 81, been doing this a while), I've never encountered such uncomfortable seating. My guess is that whoever decided on the house seating was so fixated on creating a multi-purpose facility that they threw comfort and class right under the bus. The floor level seats are apparently all on a track that is not even bolted to the floor. When one person in a row moves in their seat or starts tapping a leg *hopefully* in time to the music, the entire rest of the row feels it. If it's the person next to you, it's maddening. The seats themselves are excruciatingly uncomfortable. The tiered seating at the back of the auditorium is even more uncomfortable *AND* the noise and shuddering of the structure when anyone climbs or descends the stairs is distracting and jarring. I've been there twice now, and no more. I'll have to pick artist dates that aren't at that theatre. UGH.

VERY uncomfortable venue. We will not be returning, which is a shame because they seem to attract…read morereally good talent. We've been twice. The first time, there was no air moving through the theater at all. It was hot and stuffy. Our entire row of seats rocked and shook throughout the concert because it wasn't secured properly and people were bopping/jumping to the music, jolting the seats (I don't fault them for moving as the music was great -- but the seats shouldn't jolt like that). In fact, any movement (people adjusting their position) rocked the whole row. Since I have a bad back, this was extremely uncomfortable and I was sore for days. Had we not already purchased tickets for another concert I would have never returned.... But we did have tickets for another performance and we recently returned with the hopes that our experience would be better. It was still hot and stuffy with no air movement and the whole (different) row of seats jolted with every movement. It's a cute old theater with lovely acoustics. Staff is very nice. But we won't be back.

I'm not a huge fan of baseball but I love going to the games just for the small town atmosphere…read more I've never gone and not seen at least a dozen people I know. It's a fun atmosphere and a nice way to spend an evening. The snack bar is a little expensive (that's to be expected) and you can't always expect the greatest service because most of the employees are teenagers but it's well worth the fun. Also, for anyone reading this who's never been before: watch out for the seats right underneath the lights. Once it gets dark and they put those puppies on you'll be swarmed with some of the largest, scariest, and frankly most persistent bugs you have ever seen!

Great ball park with lots of seating, good lighting and lovely feel. Clean restrooms and wonderful…read morewelcome on arrival. My only criticism is the music. Just dreadful. Actually, Beach Boys has just come on.... that's more like it.

I went in and the whole team was charismatic and genuine. The jewelry is super cute and they are…read more willing to work with you. Jordan was great and also gave great advice. Josh, was also super helpful and funny. Management was very carrying of his team.

Always good service and offered me free cleaning! I would…read morehighly recommend this buisness