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Cambria Historical Museum
Cambria
Saturday — Sunday: 1 - 4 p.m.
Checked September 29, 2026
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Things to do in Cambria
Museums — 6 places to go in Cambria, California. 3 of them publish a price.
Cambria's attractions lean toward history and animals. The Cambria Historical Museum occupies the restored Guthrie-Bianchini House, a Victorian home where visitors explore exhibits about the town's heritage. Covell's Clydesdales offers visitors the chance to meet a working herd of Clydesdale horses and experience ranch life through vehicle tours and trail rides operated daily. For art lovers, Cruise Control Gallery is a casual coastal contemporary art gallery, while The Eastern Front Art Gallery showcases dozens of 1/35 scale World War II dioramas and miniatures. Those interested in maritime history can take guided tours through Piedras Blancas Light Station, a historic lighthouse. Animal lovers might also visit HART, a feline rescue shelter and adoption center devoted to rescuing orphaned cats and finding them permanent homes.
What this list covers
Cambria has 6 places to go, mostly museums (3).
3 of them publish an admission price, 3 publish opening hours.
Every figure here was read on the attraction’s own website, most recently on September 29, 2026.
Museums in Cambria3
Tours & cruises in Cambria1
Zoos & aquariums in Cambria1
Historic sites in Cambria1
Common questions
- What kinds of attractions are included?
- museums (3), tours & cruises (1), zoos & aquariums (1), historic sites (1).
- What can we do with young children on a rainy afternoon?
- The Cambria Historical Museum and The Eastern Front Art Gallery both work well indoors. The museum occupies a restored Victorian home with heritage exhibits, while the gallery features World War II miniature dioramas. Both allow families to spend an hour or two exploring without weather concerns.
- My teenagers love history. What's here for them?
- Piedras Blancas Light Station offers guided tours through a historic lighthouse that served maritime navigation. The Cambria Historical Museum explores the town's heritage in a Victorian home. The Eastern Front Art Gallery displays detailed World War II dioramas that appeal to history enthusiasts.
- Are there outdoor activities for an active family?
- Covell's Clydesdales operates vehicle tours and trail rides daily, letting families experience ranch life with a working herd of Clydesdale horses. Piedras Blancas Light Station's guided tours also involve outdoor exploration of the historic lighthouse grounds.