Museum
Contra Costa County Historical Society
Martinez
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Checked September 21, 2026
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Things to do in Martinez
Museums — 5 places to go in Martinez, California. 4 of them publish a price.
Museums in Martinez2
Historic sites in Martinez1
Mini golf in Martinez1
Bowling in Martinez1
Free in Martinez
One attraction in Martinez gets you in for nothing, in the venue’s own words.
John Muir National Historic Site
The venue says: “Admission to John Muir National Historic Site is free.”
Martinez offers a mix of casual entertainment and motorsports history. MarTEEnez Minigolf and Arcade is a neon-themed entertainment venue in downtown Martinez where visitors play miniature golf and arcade games. Paddock Bowl in Martinez is a family-owned bowling establishment offering lanes for open bowling, league bowling, and bumper bowling. The Cobra Experience is a nonprofit museum in Martinez dedicated to celebrating Shelby American's dominance in sports car racing. These three attractions suit different occasions and group sizes. A rainy afternoon works well for MarTEEnez Minigolf and Arcade or Paddock Bowl, both indoors and requiring no advance planning. Paddock Bowl's bumper bowling option accommodates younger children. The Cobra Experience appeals to visitors with an interest in automotive history and racing heritage. Together, these places cover entertainment options across a range of ages and interests in the Martinez area.
What this list covers
Martinez has 5 places to go: Contra Costa County Historical Society, John Muir National Historic Site, MarTEEnez Minigolf and Arcade, Paddock Bowl and The Cobra Experience - Museum & Event Space.
4 of them publish an admission price, 4 publish opening hours.
Every figure here was read on the attraction’s own website, most recently on September 29, 2026.
Common questions
- Is there anything free to do in Martinez?
- 1 attraction in Martinez says on its own website that admission is free. We only say free when the venue does, unqualified — a child rate priced at nothing is not a free attraction.
- What kinds of attractions are included?
- museums (2), historic sites (1), mini golf (1), bowling (1).
- What can we do indoors on a wet afternoon?
- MarTEEnez Minigolf and Arcade and Paddock Bowl are both indoor venues. MarTEEnez Minigolf and Arcade offers miniature golf and arcade games. Paddock Bowl provides open bowling, league bowling, and bumper bowling for families with younger children.
- Is there anything for kids who like cars and racing?
- The Cobra Experience is a nonprofit museum dedicated to celebrating Shelby American's dominance in sports car racing. It suits visitors interested in automotive history and racing heritage.
- Can we go bowling as a family?
- Paddock Bowl is a family-owned bowling establishment offering lanes for open bowling, league bowling, and bumper bowling, making it accessible for different age groups and skill levels.