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.

This is a wonderful museum where you can actually touch the exhibits. There are tons of old…read morephotos, farming tools, and clothing. Do yourself a favor and make time for a visit. Since it is run by volunteer docents the hours are extremely limited. It is the best community museum I have ever visited.

From the owner: Preserve and display valley historyread more

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.

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.

Very happy with my latest experience visiting the Guest House Museum. My fiancé and I visited this…read moreafternoon today and were welcomed in by John. He was kind and very knowledgeable. We learned some of the history of the guest house and how it was originally built as the official residence for the Union Lumber Company (formerly knows as the Fort Bragg Lumber Company). I really appreciate the knowledge John shared with us. The Guest House Museum is run by volunteers, there is no entree fee but they do accept donations. Inside you can also purchase postcards, pins, magnets, books, and more. There is lots to see at this museum. I highly recommend stopping by and seeing this amazing piece of history.

This is a free museum that is ran by volunteers. They are super knowledgeable about the history of…read morethe house and Fort Bragg! I forgot the name of the volunteer who was there when I went, but she was super sweet and spent a lot of time talking to us about her experience growing up in Fort Bragg and the history of the house. I also got to freely roam around the museum as well. It's worth a visit if you're in the area!

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.

I didn't know what to expect here. Was here during the middle of the week and went into the park…read morelocated in the center of town. It used to be the county courthouse they reconverted into a museum. Authentic display of geologic, indigenous cultures, early settlers, and post war era artifacts that you see up close. $2..donate.. then ask them a lot of hard questions like.. where were some of the settlements? Why are there women's saddles but no men kinds? Get a hotdog in the park.

This little Museum is fantastic worth a stop great displays free but please make a donation they're…read moredoing a great job there employee was very helpful and knowledgeable

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.

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.

I loved this historic spot! They have tons of brochures for different parks and things in the area…read moreto look at. It also is the Mendocino Headlands Visitor center, and it has so many cool historical info and a lovely view. 10/10 must visit to learn more about Mendocino and surrounding areas!

We've been to Mendocino many times and somehow never stepped into the Ford House. This time we…read morepopped in: it's a modest Victorian House looking out at the bluffs that today functions as a visitors center. Displays here highlight the town's history & the Ford family's involvement in early shipping and forestry, when schooners carried redwood up and down the coast, mainly for building in the booming city of San Francisco. The museum has family household items and tools of the trade, including saws, hammers and my personal favorite: a classic hundred year old letter in a Victorian scrawl written by a master shipbuilder. A visitor's center volunteer shared some local color and history. A standout for us was the sizable diorama of Mendocino that filled an entire room. (I am a sucker for a good diorama.) Public restrooms are just outside next to the visitors center. Worth a visit.