Burlingame, California

Historical Society

Burlingame Historical Society Archives in Burlingame, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Burlingame, California

Art, Children's, Culture, General, History, Library, Specialized

Austrian candy executive Eduard Haas invented Pez candy in 1927. The original little candy bricks were peppermint. In fact, the word Pez is an abbreviation of the German word for peppermint.(PfeffErminZ) Pez candy was originally sold in small tins. The first Pez dispenser appeared around 1950.

Half Moon Bay, California

Art

The Coastal Arts League is a non-profit corporation founded in 1979 to develop and support creative artistic talent in the Coastside Community. The Coastal Arts League maintains a free Museum and a Museum Store to show-case the talent of Coastside artists and art groups. Monthly exhibitions in the Museum may be the work of individual artists or other, regional, art organizations. Additionally, the Coastal Arts League, in conjunction with other organizations, such as San Mateo County's Art Share, develops programs to encourage young artists to publish and display their work. We were among the first to show the AIDS quil. We have shown sand mandalas as done by Tibetan monestary monks.

Woodside, California

Culture, General, History, Historic House, Park, Specialized

Located in Wunderlich County Park, the Folger Estate Stable was renovated in 2010 and now houses a museum, as well as a working stable for privately-owned horses. Museum exhibits feature a timeline of local area history, the development of the Folger Coffee Company, and the importance of the horse in North American culture.

Redwood City, California

Science

Marine Science Institute in Redwood City, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Redwood City, California

Culture, History, Historical Society, Specialized

Housed in a restored 1910 Courthouse, the San Mateo County History Museum explores the historical events of our county in context with the larger picture of California History. Exhibits examine the impact of transportation, entrepreneurship, immigration, agriculture, and surburban lifestyles.

Woodside, California

Historic House

Woodside Store Historic Site in Woodside, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Woodside, California

Arboretum, Art, Botanical Garden, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Library, Park

Located 30 miles south of San Francisco, Filoli is an historic site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and one of the finest remaining country estates of the early 20th century. Whether enjoying its beauty or pursuing its educational opportunities, we invite you to explore this cherished community resource.

Redwood City, California

Historic House

Lathrop House in Redwood City, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

San Mateo, California

Arboretum

San Mateo Arboretum in San Mateo, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Half Moon Bay, California

General, History, Historic House, Historical Society