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.

Had a pretty good time here. Was able to ride the train while there. It has a pretty nice museum to…read morewalk through. The gift shop was pretty nice as well. They were working on one of the trains when me and my mom had gone up there. Will be coming back again.

Brought my daughter here and we both loved it. The staff were super friendly and really into what…read morethey do -- u can tell they care about keeping history alive. The train ride was calm, scenic, and honestly just fun to experience together. The museum itself has some amazing old cars and engines, all restored beautifully. It's got that perfect nostalgic vibe but still feels fresh and hands-on for kids. Such a great spot to spend an afternoon -- highly recommend it for families or anyone who just loves classic trains.

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!

This museum has exhibits in different first floor sections of the courthouse. We happened to go on…read morea holiday weekday when court wasn't in session, so it wasn't busy & it was an easy walk in. The outside architecture of the building is stately. When we entered the main area of the museum, we were nicely greeted by a staffer who explained different areas to see. She also told us about Heritage Trail stamp cards, which we started (6/6/26 to 9/12/26 event). There's quite a bit we saw including... 13+ lbs of gold in the Placer County Gold Collection Courthouse building history Fossils Stagecoach Sheriff's office set up Native American artifacts Railroad info Andrew Carnegie libraries legacy in the area Artwork Historical clothing styles Hands-on telegraph to learn Morse Code Photo cutouts & "Wanted" sign props that we had fun with This was a nicely laid out, richly educational, & interesting place to visit that didn't take a lot of time to see.

Located inside The Placer County Courthouse building, this museum houses some of the historic…read moreartifacts from the early Nisenan inhabitants. It also includes the Pate Collection of American Indian artifacts and the original Thomas Kinkade painting "Auburn Centennial". The Placer County Gold Collection is also on exhibit here. Free admission and located on the first floor. Second floor is an active superior courthouse. We had a great time exploring this museum.

This little museum is great for everyone, especially Chinese American, learn more about the first…read moreChinese immigrants that came to Calif. The Chinese came to Calif. for mining, farming, and the railroads. In Marysville there was a Chinatown (2nd largest in the nation), there's still a few business there but it's pretty dead. I'm not sure what they regular hrs are, but on March 8-9, 2008 it was open 11a-4p. It's FREE. Check out this good article from VIA Magazine: http://www.viamagazine.com/top_stories/articles/chinese_museum08.asp You can see pics of Marysville Chinatown in the old days, see Brian Tom's collections of artifacts for the museum. I loved the museum special exhibition from his cousin: The Life & Times of Gordon Tom. Gordon was there and he told us about his life which is very interesting. I liked the Chinese American History in 10 Easy Steps. You can also see the remains of The Sanfow Bean Sprout Plant that provided bean sprouts all over Calif even up to Dunsmuir, CA. No bathrooms available at the museum. Driving from Fmt about 2.5 hrs away. It's near Yuba City.

The house is not only aesthetically pleasing, but the history of the house and its significance to…read morethe area is the cherry on top! The staff is amazing, my sister and I toured the house and our guide answered all of our questions and made the tour really special. This museum is a great introduction to the significance of the history of Marysville and how our little town fits into the history of California. After your tour take a stroll through the garden area and bask in the astounding architecture.

A hidden treasure in Yuba City! When you first walked in, there is a nice little gift shop with…read moreadorable hand puppets for pretty decent prices. Admission is donation only. They regularly change the main exhibit and the rest is filled with interesting things about Sutter County in our area that I didn't know before and my kids and I really enjoyed it. It was very educational and we intend to go back again.

I dropped in this afternoon to visit our museum in Sutter County. First off, I must commend the…read morestaff and their volunteers on all their efforts and dedication. The museum is absolutely stunning. We are so fortunate to have people in our community that are supportive of our towns diversity by proudly displaying our heritage that for centuries have held a place in Sutter County and beyond. I want to thank Daisy for walking me through, also being so inviting and welcoming me with a smile. Her knowledge and enthusiasm enhanced the experience which I appreciate. There were so many highlights today; I enjoyed the unique items from many talented crafters in the gift shop. I took some photos but I strongly encourage you to experience this yourself or with family and friends. The featured award winning talented Artist, Sarabjit Singh. Her displays are vibrant, she literally engages with her audience by telling a story of the history of Sikh's, their customs and contributions throughout history. It was very profound experience. You must come and experience it yourself. Everyone is welcomed and it's free to visit. I also encourage you to checkout their scheduled events coming up. They can be found on their yelp. @Suttercountymuseum.org

Visited on Saturday 7-29-23. Just happened to be taking a scenic drive on Hwy 49 and saw their…read moresign at the driveway. Very surprised at the great condition of the buildings. Our tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. Tour took about 1.5 hours and was well worth the $10 per person. A must stop if you want to learn a little about mining and stamp mills.

Excellent museum. Small, but extremely informative displays. The person who lead the tour was very…read moreknowledgeable and made the tour come alive. Highly recommended for families - especially those who have kids in 4th/5th grade who are learning about the Gold Rush era.

This free museum in Auburn is a very interesting home to tour. You get a guided tour through the…read morehome with lots of informative history and tidbits of info about the various items in the home.

This is a historic site that used to be an inn & winery that you can visit for free. There is a…read morehouse & grounds to explore. We made an impromptu visit while in the area. When we entered, we were welcomed by 2 docents dressed in period outfits to join an ongoing tour. While there, we only had time to see & hear about the first floor rooms, but they also go up to the second floor. It was neat to see so many furnishings & get a lot of history & information about the life of the family. The docents were knowledgeable & full of facts they wanted to share. They were interactive, answered questions, & invited visitors to venture guesses about things. Because of the tour format & wealth of information that the docents have, it does take some time. Also, because visitors were trickling in at different times & joining the ongoing tour, some information would get repeated to catch everyone up. We did walk around some of the grounds freely. If you're interested in the Victorian Era & local history, this is a worthwhile spot to see. Apparently there are some seasonal changes to the decor around the holidays. It's probably not a great spot to visit with very young kids because of the amount of patience needed to stand, listen, & not touch anything.

Two things: I live a block from the Auburn B & G Club. All day it's constant screaming from one boy…read morein particular who can be heard above all others. Nothing but hate filled rants & psycho behavior from this kid. Nothing is said. Anyone living in earshot has heard it. Not one yard duty person comes out to deal with the behavior. I have my 9 yr old grandson one day a week & even he finds this noise pollution & spewing hate troublesome. He's made it clear he would never want to go there.

This company should be ashamed of the organization that they are running. I worked for both…read morelocations the one in down down auburn and thr one at EV Cain middle school. I worked for a short while and had to quit . They let these children speak to staff as they are scum of the earth! This location the kids break everything, run around and don't listen to staff, curse at staff (these are small kids ). The boys and girls club at EV Cain middle school was THE WORST place I have every worked in my life... The middle schoolers here curse every other sentence and the " boss" says "it's how they talk " . The boys and girls touch each other and the boys grab the girls behinds and NO ONE does ANYTHING. it is insane. I told one child to leave the area that was not permitted and he told me to " go fuck myself" " katie let's us do whatever we want" .... I told the boss and she pulled him aside and then let him to proceed to play less than 5 minutes later. And then he came up to me and said "HAHA fuck you lady". With the way thus place is ran the kids here will either be pregnant, middleschool drop outs, on drugs or worse. I have millions of stories about this place and I told the main bosses of the Boys & Girls Club about the issues and they DID NOTHING. this place should not receive a dime of funding. I think the kids are safer on the street than in these locations. Honestly. Whoever is running this place should be ashamed. Get out from behind your little desk and make some changes. Even the kids that are semi good copy the others and this has life lasting effects. HORRIBLE . HORRIBE. HORRIBLE. Worst place for kids ever. Parents have no idea the way they kids act here and what staff let's them do.