San Lorenzo Valley Museum, Grace Episcopal Gallery, Boulder Creek

About San Lorenzo Valley Museum, Grace Episcopal Gallery

The San Lorenzo Valley Museum operates the Grace Episcopal Gallery in Boulder Creek, housed in a former church building listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Visitors explore permanent and temporary exhibitions displayed across the gallery spaces. Current exhibitions include Retrospect, a look back at fifty years of the San Lorenzo Valley Historical Society, and The Road I Call Home, featuring photographer Randy Bacon's portraits documenting the stories of people experiencing homelessness with dignity and compassion. The museum also hosts heritage demonstrations where visitors observe traditional skills such as soaproot brush and cordage making. The gallery presents rotating exhibitions exploring themes from local history to contemporary social issues and artistic expression. A visit suits anyone interested in regional history, photography, and cultural heritage. The museum welcomes families, students, educators, and community members seeking to learn about and engage with San Lorenzo Valley's past and present.