Located in the Bigfoot capital of the world [Willow Creek CA]…read more The two times we passed by Willow Creek in Humboldt County the museum was closed for the season, the very first time was in March 2011 and the second in February 2022. Third time was a charm as it was open! This past Memorial Day weekend we were passing through Willow Creek on our way to Eureka and the museum had just opened for the day. For new visitors you will immediately notice in front of the building a larger-than-life wooden statue of Bigfoot next to the signage. Next to it is a copy of a cast made from a Bigfoot track that was found on a little sand-gravel bar in 1963. Feel free to compare your footprint with Bigfoot's. Inside, we wandered the lower part of the museum and browsed through the collection of things from the past - old safe, cash registers, artifacts . We head on over to the Big Foot Exhibit which was further inside and found a collection of materials - newspaper articles, Bigfoot casts that have been collected over the years (donated to the museum), maps of sightings, photos including a blown up picture of the famous Patterson-Gimlin Film (frame #352) taken in Bluff Creek in October 1967. Outside of the building are some collection of logging, mining, forging and agricultural artifacts. The museum includes a gift shop where they sell Bigfoot shirts and sweatshirts, books and other collectibles like postcards and stickers. For reference, the museum is free to visit and is open from May to September (Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00a to 4:00p). Lots of free parking near the entrance to the museum. I am not a BF believer but the museum was interesting to see with all the Bigfoot stuff... I mean, with all the TV series about Bigfoot why haven't they found one yet in real life, just evidence. There are (were) at least 14 TV series about Bigfoot. I guess it's best I don't encounter one but that would make me a believer for sure LoL! The volunteer staff was helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. I believe he is a retired Highway Patrol Officer who once patrolled the area. Instagram: @bigfootmuseum Review #3768

Cool little museum with interesting artifacts to check out. The kids love the Bigfoot exhibits.read more

A nice stroll around the park after checking out the Sundial Bridge. During our visit, they had a…read moreGlowing Wild lights event. Not a free admission to the event. Plenty of things to do and see for both adults and kids. Walking around the park was fun and refreshing. Some trails did not have much shades so it got really hot. Free parking, Plenty of spaces.

Wow,wow, wow! We brought our daughter and granddaughters here for a whole day adventure! It was so…read morefun! The play ground is super cool with a mini zip-line, the outdoor auditorium was fun and informative and they brought so many fascinating animals. The aviary? A mystical MUST see! The birds land right on you and you get to feed them. I had to sneak back and go thru once more just to see these pretty birds! The sundial bridge is a beautiful walk and visually entrancing. Then the actual museum is so amazing too. Learned a lot of stuff and the girls all loved it. We will be back for sure. And its always changed up with different themes every quarter. If you're thinking of going, do it!

The museum is huge and it is by donation. Has the indigenous and town history. They also have an…read moreinteractive section for children. It's for all ages, well organized

Super cute museum! Perfect one to go to with kids, very hands on with a little tots hands on…read moreactivity area.Would definitely stop by again if in the area.

So much fun for our three year old and one year old. We had to take them out after two hours cause…read moreit was time for lunch and nap but they would have kept playing!!! Absolutely love how perfect it is for under age 5. The front room has some things for older kids. It's nice how it's basically all one giant room so if you're going alone with multiple children it's definitely manageable. They even have hot coffee (Keurig) and tea for kids. My only complaint is the sensory area (the busy boards were placed a little too high for the kids to reach). But overall, this place is a MUST. $6/person. Under 2 are free. Definitely affordable. Thank you!!!

Great spot for the younger kiddos to burn off some energy. We flew into town and stopped here for…read more2-3 hours and let the kids get that energy out. While there are "infant" areas, I'd say that this place is ideal for the 2 years through kindergarten crowd. Grocery shopping area, water play, baby doll area, gardening area...and it's not too big. It's definitely worth the $5/pp admission. The gift shop has some great M&D items but all have been there awhile as you can see the fading from the sun (and overpriced compared to what you can buy on AMZN). 5 stars for a great kids museum in a small town.

We made a pit stop here to Del Norte County Historical Society as one of our last stops of our…read moreCrescent City stay. This small, unassuming building was quite a welcome surprise for the sheer number of historical items it houses within its seemingly small walls. Starting from Native American artifacts, clothing and artifacts from the pioneer days, down to WWII uniforms and armaments. This historical museum houses quite an extensive collection of California history, all categorized and grouped neatly by era and type. Despite the emptiness of the parking lot in the rear as we entered at the early morning hours shortly after they opened, the inside was already busy with a lot of foot traffic of tourist and historical enthusiasts alike. And in addition to the historical significance of the various items on display, the building itself was quite significant as well. As it used to be the former town Hall of Records back during its construction in 1926, as well as the Sherriff's Office and County Jail. You can still see remnants of the jail on the 2nd floor, where the former women's section of the jail is still intact. Highly recommend giving this spot a visit if you're either staying in Crescent City, or even just passing through. Shouldn't take more than 30-45 minutes out of your day, but is definitely time well spent!

Very personable staff and definitely worth the donation. Could have spent a long time looking…read morethrough each exhibit. It had so many donations in the exhibits that it did seem cluttered, but it is greatly appreciated to see such items from around the town.

while staying in Ferndale, we opted to check out the museum and we are so glad we did. The place is…read morechocked full of historical items with explanations of what they were for. The basement is full of great items used by farms and workers. But the highlight was the docent who provided so much historical information about the town. Don't miss checking it out.

Wonderful Museum! Very helpful staff! With lots of antiques…read moreand beautiful displays! Easy to locate in a charming small town.

It's awesome. We had so much fun. All 5 of my grandkids loved it from the oldest to the youngest…read more Thank you city of Weed.

Great little stop! Free but donation encouraged. (Do it!) Larry is the quintessential local…read moreold-timer with all the stories behind the town history, it's name, and all the cool artifacts in this museum. Figure 30-60 minutes for a typical visit to see: Lots of old logging photos, tools, and records; Impressive collection of military unit patches from the local bar; historic jail cell & the first black sheriff in California; and even 2 old fire engines and a stagecoach. Enjoy!

I visited the Clarke Museum yesterday, and saw a handful of inappropriate "trophies" including…read morethese linens depicting and glamorizing Chattel Slavery, these were for sale by a vendor, approved by the museum director. Update: items were removed and curator was responsive.

Located in Old Town, this museum is definitely worth a visit. As soon as we entered, friendly and…read moreknowledgeable volunteers struck up a conversation and gave us the lay of the land. The museum, one of the largest in northwestern CA, has impressive collections of Humboldt county history and local Native American artifacts. In particular they are known for an extensive, beautiful basket collection. The gift shop is attractive, especially the carved wooden bird collection. We could not resist the Great Heron, and it looks lovely in our home. On leaving the volunteers happily gave us lunch suggestions! Museum and history lovers will enjoy this place.

Awesome museum! Loved the outdoor exhibits of several buildings including a one room school house,…read moreminers cabin, old store, blacksmith shop and a church. Lots of information inside the museum and nice displays. The staff very friendly and helpful with answering questions about area and history.

We joined as members. Wonderful historical museum that has an annual interactive event for families.read more