Mendocino County Museum
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As a department of County government, the Museum staff maintains professional standards of collection, documentation and conservation; and provides public access to its collection and associated information.
As a cultural resource, the Museum collaborates with individuals and organizations to promote understanding and appreciation of life in Mendocino County.
Changing exhibits provide fresh and flexible experiences that celebrate the life and times of Mendocino County.
Oral history interviews capture living memories on tape.
The danger and excitement of everyday work in the redwoods is recalled through living history demonstrations using restpored steam-powered machinery.
The Museum's Grassroots History Program has been recognized for accomplishments in the study and enjoyment of family and community history.
A major new exhibition called "Ridgewood Ranch: Home of Seabiscuit" opened two years ago to conincide with the premiere of "Seabiscuit" starring Toby McGuire & Beau Bridges, at our local Noyo Theatre. Seabiscuit was retired to the ranch after his famous win at Santa Anita in 1940.
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From San Francisco take US Highway 101 north over the Golden Gate Bridge. Turn right at the third traffic light on East Commercial Street in Willits, drive over the railroad tracks then two blocks more and there we are!