Alison Glassey, Director
MENDOCINO COUNTY MUSEUM
400 East Commercial Street, Willits, California 95490
707-459-2736

BOARD OF ADVISORS 2008 1st District Advisor - Jim Eddie 2nd District Advisor - Judy Pruden, Chair 3rd District Advisor - Brenda Orenstein 4th District Advisor - Jackie Wollenberg 5th District Advisor - (vacancy) Mendocino College Advisor - Rebecca Montes City of Willits Advisor - Jim Harden Roots of Motive Power Advisor - Troy James Mendocino County Historical Society Advisor - Bruce Brunell Museum Departments & Divisions COLLECTIONS EXHIBITIONS ARCHIVES - DOCUMENTS ARCHIVES - PHOTOGRAPHS ARCHIVES - MEDIA GRASSROOTS HISTORY PUBLICATIONS BOOK & GIFT STORE

Mendocino County Museum - Through its internal divisions, adds to collections that represent the heritage of Mendocino County. The Museum presents items from the collection in public exhibits and provides access procedures for research of artifacts and archived documents. Further enhancement of county heritage is promoted by Grassroots History Publications, the publications function which publishes books on local history subjects and presents them for sale on-line (see Book & Gift Store in the sidebar), or in an interesting and diverse store located in the Museum.. Transportation history--focused particularly on railroads--is enhanced by association with Roots of Motive Power, a volunteer organization dedicated to the collection and preservation of unique equipment used in the lumber industry and in the overall development of Mendocino County. "Roots" maintains a nearly one mile long circular track for demonstration of the trains on special days. Exhibits on this subject are presented in museum galleries. The sprawling complex (photo above) includes galleries, archives, research libraries, classrooms, and an Engine House with two railroad tracks for display of historic train engines and equipment, and is adjacent to the Willits Branch Library, Roots of Motive Power, Inc., newly completed Gordon Logan Memorial Athletic Fields, Willits Skate Park, Willits Frontier Days Rodeo Grounds and Recreation Grove with outstanding picnic facilities and children's playground help make your visit a complete experience. Welcome to our website. We look forward to your visit in person.

Mendocino County Museum was established in 1972 as a project of the Mendocino County Historical Society, then "given" to county government to be operated as a autonomous department. County supports staff and building maintenance, the Museum depends on donations, gifts, estate planning, trusts, and grants to support the program of exhibits and events. (Please see "Donations" on this website).

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Mendocino County Museum
400 East Commercial St., Willits 95490
Tele: 707-459-2736
FAX: 707-459-7836
Email

North from San Francisco on US 101 138 miles to Willits. Turn right (east) on Commercial Street in the center of town (north of CA Hwy 20) and cross the railroad tracks. The Museum and Willits Activity Center area including the Willits Branch Library, Skate Park, Roots of Motive Power (trains), Recreation Grove (picnics and children's playground), and sports playing fields - begins 500 yards beyond the train depot.

South from Eureka on US 101, turn left on Commercial Street and follow the above directions.

EXHIBITION GALLERY HOURS:
Wednesday through Sunday 10:00 - 4:30
Large Classes & Groups by Appointment (contact 707-459-2736)

Wednesday - Sunday 10:00 - 4:30

ADMISSION FEE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2009:
Adults $5.00
Children over 5 and Students w/ID $1.00
Family Package (2 adults-2 children) $7.00
First Wednesday of every month FREE
Friends of the Museum FREE
Mendocino County Historical Society Members w/ID FREE
Roots of Motive Power Members w/ID FREE
Student Classes by arrangement: Call 707-459-2736