Healdsburg Museum

About Healdsburg Museum

Healdsburg Museum and Historical Society collects, preserves, and interprets artifacts, documents, and photographs that trace the history of Healdsburg and the surrounding area. Visitors explore rotating exhibitions such as "Many Paths to Healdsburg" and "Healdsburg in the 1970s," which examine different aspects of local heritage. The museum displays objects including Pomo baskets and other cultural items that reflect the region's diverse past. The institution offers educational programs including Summer History Talks held in the plaza. Researchers and history enthusiasts can browse an online database of historical materials or visit the research archives to investigate topics ranging from early land grants and the Heald family's role in founding the town to agriculture, transportation, and local figures. The museum also publishes the Russian River Recorder and oversees a public art project. Located in Healdsburg, California, the museum serves as a resource for anyone interested in the town's rich local history.