Ferndale Museum

Events Genealogy Newsletter Photographs Gift Shop Collections Main Street Walk Home Map of 515 Shaw Ave Ferndale, CA 95536	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 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 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 Courtesy Ferndale Museum Collection