Fantastic hidden gem! The downstairs nature exhibit was worth the price of admission alone! Each sub-section was displayed beautifully so that the pieces of art, be it Western, Asian, African, Nature or Automobile, could be appreciated. read more

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I visited this museum on Mother's Day with my family while 21 weeks pregnant. I had been here once before and previously had a wonderful experience, which made this visit especially disappointing. Shortly after arriving, I noticed a water bottle refill station inside the museum and refilled my water bottle there. While quietly viewing an exhibit with my family, we were suddenly approached in a very loud and confrontational manner by a female staff member who stated, "Ma'am, ma'am! There is no food or drink allowed in the museum. You either need to leave or throw your water bottle away." I was surprised by both the tone and the interaction, especially considering the museum itself provided the refill station inside the building. I explained that I had filled the bottle there, but was told that people are apparently expected to "refill their bottles and then leave the museum to drink from them," which honestly made very little sense. Because I am pregnant, I asked if I could simply keep the bottle closed while inside, rather than repeatedly separating from my family whenever I became thirsty. She reluctantly agreed, but after that interaction, staff members continuously followed my family throughout the museum for the remainder of our visit, seemingly monitoring whether I drank water. What should have been an enjoyable family outing became extremely uncomfortable and unenjoyable. Being closely followed from exhibit to exhibit over a closed water bottle felt excessive and unnecessary, especially under the circumstances. Unfortunately, the experience left my family and I not wanting to return. I truly hope future guests are treated with more kindness, professionalism, common sense, and dignity. read more

Came here on a school trip. This was an amazing experience. Being new to California, I did not know that this museum even existed. Our guide was very knowledgeable and transparent. I learned many things that I had not known about the Native Americans and what was truly done to them. The students enoyed this experience as well. It was very valuable. read more

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What an eclectic bunch of fun! I think I might be a little bit ADD so this is my kind of place- so much diversity in the exhibits! ALL super engaging. You could spend hours here. We actually visited two years ago but I want to go back. The beautiful cars alone are worth the reasonable price of admission. GO! read more

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I run a homeschool social group and we're always looking for new field trip spots so our group tried this one out today. We had kids ranging from toddler-8. There's a lot of cool things to see here and the kids thoroughly enjoyed the exhibits. That being sad, this is not a place for kids under 10, maybe 12. We were closely followed by staff relentlessly for the entire duration of our visit. Some were nice to the kids, others were not. We followed rules, didn't touch the exhibits, so I'm really not sure what the problem was. You're also not allowed to have water of any kind in here which is simply just not realistic. I had a sealed bottle I was carrying and one employee demanded I put my 30 oz bottle in my pocket. And he followed us to the next floor up to insure my bottle was to standards. Usually when museums have a strict no water/bag policy they provide free lockers to store, which would have been perfectly fine, but no such option was available. We just felt like we were intruding on an adult only space. It's ok if you don't want kids in your museum, but if you're going to let families in there needs to be some level of trust like every other museum does. I've never been followed and micromanaged like this in any museum I've ever taken my family to before, even ones with the most priceless of artifacts. We won't be back. read more

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I became a member of the museum this year and this was my first member event. A Night at the Museum, performance by The Drum Music Orchestra of Xi'an: "The troupe's repertoire commonly highlights themes like the elegance of Tang-era court culture, the spirit of the Silk Road, and iconic stories and imagery from Chinese history. Pieces tied to ideas such as Chang'an (historic Xi'an), the Terracotta Warriors, Mulan, and the romance and celebration of the Lantern Festival." The performance was spectacular hearing the traditional themes in their repertoire was breathtaking. The dancers were elegant and glided across the floor. There were traditional snacks and tea offered which was a nice touch. All the exhibits were closed except for Into China, visitors were able to view the exhibition prior to the performance. read more

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This museum punches far above its weight. Every single room we entered, multiple people in our party would stop in their tracks and say "wow!" we spent four hours and could've easily spent another four if we were going to read everything. Highly recommend recommended. read more

Visited the museum during my child's school field trip and was pleasantly surprised by how much there was to see inside. The staff were incredibly friendly and took the time to introduce the history behind each exhibition to us. We had a very enjoyable and meaningful morning there. read more

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This is a pretty good size museum that's tucked away in a shopping plaza in Danville. The admission is $20 for adults. The museum is broken into 5 sections: Art of Africa, Classic Cars, Into China, World of Nature, and the Old West. Although each section was interesting to explore, I struggled to find a cohesive theme. Is it an art museum, or a science museum? It's a little of everything. The Art of Africa section is pretty small compared to the rest. However, the wooden sculptures were really impressive. The Into China section showed beautiful artwork using many different media (wood, ivory, gold, shells, needlework). The Nature section consisted for life-like wild animals with sound effects. The Old West included cowboys and Native American history and artifacts. The Classic Cars section was shiny from floor to ceiling. I believe they rent this section out for private events. There were several volunteers that we ran into, and they were always willing to answer any questions. There was also a guided tour if you rather not explore on your own. There's 3 levels, all accessible via elevator. All in all, it was a nice way to spend an afternoon and learn some history. read more

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This little museum is chock full of amazing artifacts and exhibitions. Great for a variety of kids and adults especially love the classic auto exhibit and the natural world exhibit. Well worth the visit. read more

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Nov 2025 First time and will be definitely be coming back again Definitely worth the trip, donation and maybe even have my kids volunteer here I'll share the things I love to not spoil everything but that might be impossible anyway Thank you for your amazing job, BH Museum read more

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Fantastic local museum that will blow your mind with all of the amazing artifacts! Well laid out. Large free parking. read more

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This small museum holds high quality artifacts and antiques. It totally exceeded our expectations, especially with the beautiful views outside where you can see beautiful landscapes, ducks/birds, and walk to nearby restaurants in the Blackhawk Plaza area. Admissions fees were considered cheap for the value it holds here. One senior plus one military veteran plus one adult came out to only $35 for 3 people. We spent nearly 2.5 hours inside. It's worth taking photos here. Staff was very helpful and resourceful. Beautiful cars were parked in front. You can park in their tiny parking lot behind the building or park on lower level where the Blackhawk Plaza shops and restaurants are located. Everything is walkable distance. Our favorites: The antique vintage cars on ground floor and the Chinese history section. We took our time to enjoy every corner of it. My friend likes the world nature section with animal displays. I also liked the American-Indian history section on top floor next to old wild west items. Elevators come in handy. Africa section was too small, but African musical instruments were interesting. This museum is highly organized and unique. Not huge, but 2-3 hours spent here taking photos and observing was definitely worthwhile. Vintage cars section was the meat of this museum. Excellent quality. $35 for 3 people is a fat wallet museum deal. Highly recommended. Walking down the paths here on a lovely sunny day will melt your heart. Stunning. We will be back next time. Very peaceful and positive feeling here. read more

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Its a beautiful museum with a few different exhibits. A fine collection of old and new cars, I enjoyed seeing them the most. They have a china exhibit and an African Art exhibit, all kf which were beautiful. Good for a 2-3 hours. In a beautiful plaza with great eateries around, kids 8-11 enjoyed their time. read more

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Great place to visit and only 45 miles from Campbell CA. The parking lot is TINY! like 15 cars tiny, however if below the museum there is tons of parking. The museum is 190,000 sq feet and housed 5 exhibits today. Art of Africa, the Auto Gallery, Spirt of the west, world of nature , and into China. The Art of Africa had some really amazing carved wood exhibits. Please see pictures. Into China exhibit had so unbelievable porcelain pots from 600 AD. And later and an exhibit of some of the terra-cotta soldiers. The car exhibit "I mean what's not to like?" The World of nature exhibit was very cool with taxidermy animals everywhere!! "See pictures. It took about 4 hours to walk all the exhibits. The Blackhawk museum is a great place to visit for both children and adults. read more

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An excellent, excellent museum!!! Located in Danville, it is $20 to enter. So, after you enter, if you go straight ahead, which most people do, you will see their classic car collection. The cars are super clean, with all the chrome reflecting off of the lights. And they are cars ranging from Ferraris to Fords, from Lamborghinis to Chevys to super old cars. The car collection alone was worth the entrance fee!!! Next I went to the Art Of Africa room. This room was a bit smaller than the rest, but it was packed with incredible art and history. The masks, and the history behind them was very interesting. After that, I went to the Into China area, which was huge, one of the largest areas here. So much to see in here, the Forbidden City model in here was very impressive, all the history and sculptures in here stood out. From Buddha to the Dragons with all the symbolism, very impressive. There was even a guide in here walking around explaining certain things to people. Then, I went downstairs to the World Of Nature section. Lots of life sized animals down here along with the sounds of nature all around. And even though the animals weren't alive, it had a safari feel to it here. And lastly, I went back up and to the 3rd Floor, where the Spirit Of The Old West area was, which also was super huge. A lot of great history in here, American history, and some of the reads were great. This area was really more interesting than I thought it would be. From the American Indian and Sitting Bull to all the guns of the old west. They even had an area outside of this room which focused on the old western movies. This is, without a doubt, one of the best museums I've ever been in!!! Highly recommended!!! read more

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We had such a great time planning a homeschool field trip to Blackhawk museum. The staff made it really easy and such a beautiful experience to have a private tour of the museum and have the kids learn about history. We really appreciated the attention to details. read more

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Every room and all the displayed stuff was absolutely amazing and beautiful! 10/10 great experience! Must go if you're in the area. Kid friendly however, they do have a rules for parents and kids to follow which is understandable. Nice and friendly staff at the front desk. read more

Well it has easily been over 15 years since I have been to this museum. There were many more classic cars. However, they have expanded into natural history, Asian art and western museum in addition to the original classic car museum. I recently attended a special event in the Auto Museum portion of the venue fit a Rotary International dinner. The facility was amazing. Truly an elegant affair. I was able to tour most of the museum prior to the event and it really requires a whole day to really absorb all the features of this facility. Go visit...it's worth it. read more

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Beautiful museum, would love to go again. The car exhibit was by far the most exciting... read more

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This is somewhat of a hidden gem. Located in the Black Hawk plaza (now a ghost town), it is a very unique little museum. It has a little bit of everything: culture, history, cars, and animals. We really enjoyed it, you can probably finish all the exhibits within an hour or two. Everything is clean and organized. The only downside is the plaza outside is a ghost town read more

Totally worth the $20 for an interesting and informative walk through cool cars, African art, Chinese history, and all the animals of the world. I especially loved the Terracotta soldiers, the silk art, and the amazing African sculptures. I highly recommend this as an afternoon activity--you won't regret it!! read more

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My friend and I only came for the car section of the museum and stayed for the Into China and World of Nature sections. They were all well kept and informative. The staff were very friendly and came up to provide more information that wasn't on the signs so you can tell they are passionate too. Tickets are also cheaper for students. read more

I came here because I found this place on TikTok. It's in a shopping center that has a ton of parking. The place is towards the very back . There is a lot of stairs and walking. The cost was $20 for adults and kids six and under are free. The place is pretty big with a lot of sections. It's very clean and it is an event center as well. They had a ton of beautiful cars if you're into that. I was extremely impressed. There was a from Africa and China. Also a two story room that showed a lot of different animals in their environment. My favorite was the Native American room. The detail they have put into this museum is beyond. Highly recommend I think it's great for all ages. Definitely worth every penny this is a must. read more

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Toddler Rainy Day activity alert! I'm always looking for fun and educational activities for my 3 year old. Especially when it's raining and arts and crafts indoors get boring quick. I absolutely love this museum. We have been here twice now and there's always so much to see because they have 6 different exhibits to explore. Highlights: The music area in the Art of Africa exhibit The moving Rhino in the World of nature (comes out "running" about every 6 minutes) The gold throne and dragon in the Into China exhibit read more

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My son had the week off from school today so I took him to the Blackhawk Museum. Upon walking in I could tell this museum was a great one. We first went to see the China exhibit which was incredible and educational as well. Then we went to see the nature exhibit which was overwhelming in a good way. We really enjoyed that. The interactive displays were also educational. The car museum is the place to go if you're a car enthusiast. The entire history of expensive and performance cars can be found in there. Finally we went to see the Old West exhibit, which pulled no punches in describing how Native Americans were mistreated by the US government for years. That part of the museum was probably the most intense. Overall I would say this is a world-class museum despite flying under the radar. Up there with the best. read more

We brought the grandkids (7 and 4) and they enjoyed it. I'm sure they didn't take it all in like we did but there were tons of things for them to appreciate. They especially loved the dinosaurs. We look forward to going back again. read more

I did not expect this place to have so many things to see and to be so well-built and imagined. We walked in not expecting much from a neighborhood museum, I mean the location is in the middle of a shopping area in Danville so we definitely did have high expectations. But we walked in, entrance is small and narrow but then it expands in to amazing displays and the first thing, of course, are those beautiful well maintained vintage (amazing) cars! It's a small section but still you can expect to spend at least 30 mins just here. Then we went to the Africa and china sections, all great but our favorite, since we have young ones; was the animal walk! That space is warmer and smaller for the number of displays, but it does not disappoint you and the kids loved it. Bears, Birds, Rhinos, Reptiles, Fishes, Whales, Elephants, Sheep (a lot of them), and it keeps going. We spent about 2 hours and there was still more at the second floor but we saved it for next time. read more

A great experience! We went for the cars but absolutely enjoyed all of the exhibits. The African art and music was such an up close and personal experience. Into China was amazing for the sculpture and history. We would absolutely go back. read more

This place is INCREDIBLE - ample parking in the lots, walk a little into the shopping plaza, follow the signs - very well-displayed - clean, well-stocked bathrooms - I love that the space is small but the exhibits are PACKED with so much to look at! The nature exhibit might be overwhelming because in my experience, most museums put one type of animal into an exhibit space and maybe have 1 or 2 related animals in the same exhibit. This museum takes like, all of a region's animals (e.g. all of North America) and creates a wild, congested scene in a small exhibit space, so it's a LOT to take in. Tbh, I liked this because then I can see more while being in the same spot. They also have touch screen displays where you can select the animal and learn more about it! Some touch screens were out of service though. - China exhibit actually blew me away. Presentation is everything, and I was not expecting to be so impressed by the layout of the room or the exhibition pieces. - there's something for everyone! Beyond just the main meat of the exhibits, there's also... paintings, a small historical display of a family (you can walk into their home), interactive spin the wheel, couches to sit on when you're tired, the small details also matter, and this museum did such a good job. I saw families, I saw elderly couples, I saw younger people. The crowd was diverse, and the ticket price was also fair! ($20/adult) The ONE CON and it drove me nuts and gave me such a huge negative reaction: in the nature exhibit, they play audio for background sounds (like animal noises and ambiance noises). The volume is EXTREMELY LOUD. Like, cover your ears loud. Ambiance sounds were okay, but imagine standing there and reading the info display on the grizzly bear and suddenly, the ambiance sounds cut and you're blasted by SUDDEN ROARING! And for a good minute or so too! I was constantly startled, especially because you don't know where the speakers are or what display will be loud and what will be softer in volume and types of sounds. Ugh, it really prevented me from fully enjoying the exhibit. Overall, I drove over an hour to see this museum, and I was NOT disappointed. I would love to come again, and not in a year, but soon! Even next weekend! read more

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I've been to this museum at least 5 times through my NARM membership this year and highly recommend this hidden gem. My favorite exhibit is "Into China." If you are a museum buff, and you like to read all the descriptions by each item, this section can easily take over an hour with how expansive and detailed it is. I feel it's a lot more visually immersive of an experience than say the Asian Art Museum up in SF. On one of my visits, I called the front desk in advance to see which tours would be happening since they are based on volunteer availability. Brad (a volunteer docent) was wonderful for the weekend 2pm Automobile Gallery Tour. He said the tour lasts 45min, but easily went 1hr with fun facts! There's plenty of great opportunities to visit if you're trying to find something fun to do indoors, whether you're escaping the hot summer heat (the building is air conditioned) or the winter rain/cold. Free ample parking in the parking lot. Only downside is each time I've went, I've noticed the restrooms don't get as much upkeep as they should -- a lot of visitors don't flush for some reason here... other than that, the space is immaculate. read more

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The museum is beautiful! The staff is friendly and helpful. We had a very nice gentleman on a walker as our guide through the car museum. The problem is no one could hear him. He knew his stuff but his voice was very low. Some people left the tour because they couldn't hear a thing he was saying! Could you please provide this gentleman with a microphone! The museum is owned by millionaires for heaven sake. Thank you! read more

The car portion of the museum, which is the only part we visited, is beautiful and well done. This review is about two specific concerns: accessibility (non-wheelchair related) and a racist comment overheard by what sounded like a manager. Accessibility: My dad is not in a wheelchair but is 88 and not super strong. The access to the museum is either up many steep stairs or a long ramp. There are elevators to move within the floors once inside. The museum staff told us that sometimes special arrangements are made regarding driving a car up a ramp in back. In general, the heat and access to the front door may be hard for some guests and it certainly was for my dad. The interaction I overheard: a staff member approached another (who I am assuming was a manager), this person (a white male) asked in response "the colored guy?" and then said "refund his money, we don't want that kind of problem". It was jarring and upsetting to hear the language and intensity of the response and made me concerned about how welcoming or not this museum might really be for everyone. read more

This place is great! I went here during one of their free admission days. Saw some pretty awesome cars, a lot of wild animals from all over the world, and a lot of cultural art from Africa and China. It has a really pretty exterior with fountains and swans and some pretty swanky restaurants around it. The only difficult thing is that it's kind of hidden in the plaza. It's behind some buildings and you probably need to park in the back corner to have easier access to it. Other than that, it's a pretty nice place to go to. Enjoy! read more

Fun museum to check out if you love cars, western history, African history, Chinese history, and animal figures. The museum is 2 floors and surprisingly has a lot of content to look at. read more

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What a beautiful museum! We were at a private event this evening. Everything was amazing! This review is not only for the museum but for one of the employees at the event. Gabby was such a kind and caring employee. My husband has mobility issues. There are a lot of stairs to get to the main entrance. She overheard me asking the manager if there was an elevator to the street level and right away Gabby offered a solution to have me pick my husband up from the rear exit door which went straight out to a parking area. Regardless of how busy she was, she walked me out to show me the area and even pulled up my car location on her phone to give me directions on how to get to the lot. She spent some time helping me coordinate the pick up. Gabby, thank you so much! We were so grateful for your assistance. I hope your employer realizes how lucky they are to have such a kind and caring employee. We will definitely be back! read more

What an unusual collection of unique items. The cars are what draw you, but it is the entire collection of remarkable one of a kind items that amaze and mesmerize. read more

What a cool museum! We spent about an hour and a half here and felt like we just glanced and everything. You need much more time if you want to read the information. We loved all the exhibits, with the cars one being cool but not super interesting to us. The world of nature of was so cool and it's shocking how many animals are in there. It was our favorite. They arranged everything beautifully (I especially loved they had animals in all the trees above you as well). The rhinos moved, and it would be cool if a few more animals moved too. The China exhibit was beautiful and the Western one was great. The Africa section was small but nice. We would definitely return! My young ones (age 3 and 6) might have been a little bored and moved quickly, but they were free and so it was fine. read more

I can't wait to go back. I had the privilege of taking a group of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities on a field trip to this museum. All of the staff were accommodating and patient with our friends. The museum itself is beautifully arranged and very accommodating. I was so excited about it that my family and I will be returning. read more

My experience: If you're someone who loves exploring museums in the Bay Area, this hidden gem has quickly become my absolute favorite! I've been to SF MOMA, the Oakland Museum, and plenty of others, but this one tops them all. I'll never forget my first visit - I was completely moved by the hundreds of stunning artifacts on display. Fees: The museum is about 100,000 square feet, filled with sculptures and paintings that cover nearly every inch. I spent around 3 1/2 hours soaking it all in, and the best part? Admission was just a $15 entrance fee. Even if you're just skimming through, I bet it would still take at least an hour to see everything! Recommendations: If you go, I recommend starting on the third floor with the Western/Native American section, then making your way through the automobile area, African art, Chinese art, and finally the animals of the world. I can't wait to visit again soon! read more

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