Point Richmond History Association Museum

About Point Richmond History Association Museum

The Point Richmond History Association Museum occupies the oldest commercial building in Richmond, located in downtown Point Richmond. Founded in 1979, the museum was saved from destruction and relocated to its current site in 1990. Visitors explore exhibits documenting Point Richmond's colorful past, when the area was once an island on San Francisco Bay and served as the birthplace of Richmond itself. The small museum sits on the Point Richmond Triangle in a historic structure that reflects the neighborhood's character as the city's original downtown district. The organization maintains the collection and welcomes the public during scheduled hours. Members receive a subscription to "This Point...in time," an informative newsletter featuring five issues annually. The Point Richmond History Association operates as a nonprofit dedicated to promoting awareness of the community's significant heritage and remains active in preserving local historical knowledge for residents and visitors to Point Richmond, California.