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515 Shaw - Corner of Shaw and Third Streets
The Victorian Village of Ferndale, California

Ferndale was founded in 1852 by Seth Shaw, whose home and many other Victorian "Butterfat Palaces" are lovingly preserved by their owners.

Just five miles from 101, visiting Ferndale is like stepping back in time. And nowhere is this impression stronger than at the Ferndale Museum, which preserves and exhibits the history and heritage of the area including artifacts, tools, furniture, an operating seismograph, a telephone switchboard, working crank phones, farm and logging equipment, a barber shop and a complete blacksmith shop.

Ferndale's Main Street from the north
Ferndale's Main Street
from the north
Courtesy
Ferndale Museum Collection

Exhibits are thoroughly researched and clearly identified. They are maintained, changed and artfully displayed by museum staff and volunteers. Come sit in the old-time parlor and feel time go backwards for a while.

The museum's gift shop provides historical books, photos, bags, magnets and patches - all related to Ferndale.

Ferndale's Main Street from the south
Ferndale's Main Street
from the south
Courtesy Ferndale Museum Collection

Museum Hours

Wednesday thru Saturday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

June 1st - September  30 we add another day for summer and are open on Tuesdays 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

We are closed the month of January to arrange new exhibits. 


Tours and school groups welcome.

The Museum closes for maintenance and restoration work for the entire month of January. We'd welcome your visit in any other month of the year!

Ferndale Museum

515 Shaw
Corner of Shaw and Third Streets
P.O. Box 431
Ferndale, California 95536
Historic Fernbridge Historic Fernbridge
Courtesy Ferndale Museum Collection
Links

The Victorian Village of Ferndale

Dozen Destinctive Destinatinos, National Trust for Historic Preservation

Ferndale Events

Humboldt Room, HSU Library Special Collections

Humboldt County Visitor Information

Kinetic Sculpture Race



Ferndale Museum
707-786-4466
museum@ferndalemuseum.org

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