San Mateo County History Museum, Redwood City

About San Mateo County History Museum

The San Mateo County History Museum in Redwood City explores the history of the Peninsula from its original native people through contemporary inhabitants. Visitors navigate interactive kiosks, video displays, and learning-lab gadgets throughout the restored historic building. Featured exhibits include Peninsula Innovators Changing the World, Land of Opportunity, and Journey to Work, which displays vintage automobiles and related memorabilia. The museum operates as part of a larger historical organization that also manages the Sánchez Adobe historic site and the Woodside Store, the San Francisco Peninsula's original country store. The museum hosts changing exhibits such as photography collections documenting transcontinental railroading history. The organization maintains an events calendar featuring activities and programs throughout the year. A visit suits families interested in regional history and those seeking educational experiences in a landmark downtown building.