This is a really cool museum on the grounds of a former Army Air base. They pay tribute to Chico…read moreair history, war history and the space age. Their displays were full and covered 4-5 rooms. They have several jets on display and you can get into a couple of the jets to make you feel like the pilot. The staff is super friendly and love to talk about air history. The day we were there they were only open to the public a short time as they had a special private event planned. This museum is FREE but they take donations. You must go and check this museum out. You won't need an entire day but your visit will be worth it.

We took about 9 autistic kids ages 7-12 for a summer social program and the staff was incredibly…read moreinhospitable. First -for checking in the lady was upset that we showed up despite someone calling and letting them know ahead of time. The staff kept yelling at the children to stop running when they in fact weren't. One of the kids was stimming out of excitement and one of the ladies scolded her to stop. One of our boys was called a girl (be assured he cannot easily be confused for a girl). When one of ladies learned we were going to chapman town splash pad her response was, "you better watch your a**es out there" In front of the children which was absolutely inappropriate. The staff was ableist, made racist comments and overall made our entire group feel unwelcome and uncomfortable. Do not recommend this place for people with autism, neurodivergent groups nor kids.

This is a very cute museum that concentrates on this history of Chico. We started with a tribute to…read morethe Chinese history in Chico. They had a temple in the first room. The other room featured educational history, medical history, fire and police history along with appropriate displays for each era. The neatest part was a video that showed historic landmarks and how the city has grown over the years. Photos are allowed but no flash, and it is FREE admission with donations accepted. You will not need and entire day but it is worth a visit and you will walk out more educated about the City of Chico.

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We had no idea this place even existed! We happened upon it on our road trip by making a wrong turn…read moreand seeing a sign. The building is absolutely gorgeous. Built in 1863 and restored in 1949, they offer tours and I was absolutely gutted to find that we came on a day when the temple wasn't open. We did take a look at the exterior though as well as the grounds and the setting is so peaceful and Zen. There is interesting architecture and beautiful flowers as well as some sign and monuments to see. Now that we know it's here, we will definitely make a special trip in the future to see the inside as well.

Visited October 18th..see receipt…read more I love history and visited today with a guide. I made sure I visited on the weekend to ensure there was a guide available ( always check their hours). Beautiful artwork and a ton of history! I think my favorite was the costumes! Each room has its own purpose with so much information to absorb! The koi pond was a pleasant and relaxing surprise! Nice shaded courtyard as well. It's really cheap to visit and it's a great historical place in Oroville! Definitely must see!

*Epic* small-town museum focused on the lumber industry, a key regional economic driver. Not to be…read moremissed in Chester. The architecture alone is worth the trip. You will learn more about pine than you ever thought possible.

Worth a stop!!!!…read more Good history. Picnic there. Nice Machines.... be blessed, brian Jesus loves YOU

Good tour of the house museum! It was fun learning the history of the house, and also seeing how…read morethey lived.

A very well restored Victorian house with many pieces of local historical value. The docent's were…read morevery friendly and knowledgeable.

Gold Nugget Museum is a community treasure. Not only do they have interesting and educational…read moredisplays in their museum building with docents to tell you about them, they have what seems like a small army of volunteers who help conduct several great events every year. I also enjoyed browsing through their gift shop, and bought a book about the history of Magalia. I attended their Days of Living History event last September with my two grandchildren, and they had such a good time that they asked me when it was going to be held again. They particularly liked the booth where they could use a hammer to pound on flower petals under a piece of cloth to produce a pretty design! Go there - you won't regret it.

From the owner: The Gold Nugget Museum is rebuilding quickly. Your…read moremembership to the Gold Nugget Museum now includes membership in a nationwide association giving discounts to 1300 museums, zoos, aquariums and other places. Help us grow and become the beacon of tourism for Paradise!

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.

A nice stroll around the park after checking out the Sundial Bridge. During our visit, they had a…read moreGlowing Wild lights event. Not a free admission to the event. Plenty of things to do and see for both adults and kids. Walking around the park was fun and refreshing. Some trails did not have much shades so it got really hot. Free parking, Plenty of spaces.

Wow,wow, wow! We brought our daughter and granddaughters here for a whole day adventure! It was so…read morefun! The play ground is super cool with a mini zip-line, the outdoor auditorium was fun and informative and they brought so many fascinating animals. The aviary? A mystical MUST see! The birds land right on you and you get to feed them. I had to sneak back and go thru once more just to see these pretty birds! The sundial bridge is a beautiful walk and visually entrancing. Then the actual museum is so amazing too. Learned a lot of stuff and the girls all loved it. We will be back for sure. And its always changed up with different themes every quarter. If you're thinking of going, do it!

This is a lovely, well-preserved Italianate Victorian home in downtown Chico which was donated to…read morebe preserved as a museum. Chico is lucky to have such a place as this, in addition to the very historic (and much larger) Bidwell Mansion. Unlike Bidwell, this is not a particularly important historic place in of itself, but simply a very nice, sizeable house of a local physician. There are many such houses in many towns and cities throughout California, but this is unusual because it has been preserved in basically original condition with only some small alterations which the family made made over the years, and because it is no longer a private home but open to the public. It was built by a physician and his wife who were not especially wealthy, but who were prominent locals at the time and who had inherited some money which they used to build a very nice house. One gets to see how they lived, and both how they were able to build a very nice house with modern amenities for the time, as well as how they were able to cut costs while still making the house look lavish. It includes the original stove, plus a newer stove added much later, the original wallpaper, furniture, lovely home-made blanket, and more. They also found pieces of some of the old wallpaper from the building which were left over and still in original condition, showing how the paper on the walls has changed colour over time due to fading and smoke. The house even includes a book with information on the items in the house which Mrs. Stansbury kept. It is a wonderful opportunity for people to see how people lived in such houses in the past, has many original items, furniture, and other family belongings. It includes Dr. Stansbury's medical office and medical equipment, also interesting. One can visit it on the weekends with a guided tour. The docent we had showed us every part of the house and we were the only ones there at the time. She provided a lot of information about the house and the history of the family. We spent about an hour there. It is definitely a local treasure and well worth a look.

This Italianate Victorian home has many original pieces to tell the story of Dr. Oscar and Libbie…read moreStansbury and their daughter Angeline. Located on the corner of Fifth and Salem in Chico, CA is listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. What is most priceless is the docent named John ,who used to live there. He was such a great fact checker and story teller that he brought it all alive . Worth my time! RESOURCE:http://www.stansburyhome.org/history-of-the-stansbury-home.html