Updated: 6/11/2015 
Oakdale Museum and History Center
Oakdale, California
Description

The Oakdale Museum is located in the oldest building in Oakdale. It houses artifacts, memorabilia and photographs of Oakdale's history. Research assistance is offered to the public on events, buildings and persons.

The Oakdale Museum and History Center is managed and operated by Friends of Oakdale Heritage, a 501c3 non profit.

Mission

“Preserve, protect and promote the history of the Oakdale area, including memorabilia of the past, for the enrichment and education of the area residents.”

History

The Sydnor-Prowse House was built in 1869, is of Italianate design and is the first and oldest home still in existence in Oakdale, California.

Artifact Collections

Artifacts bearing Oakdale significance are featured.

Research Collections

Numerous family histories have been collected and maintained for research purposes and staff are available for assistance, when needed.

Programs

exhibitions, teacher training, community heritage projects, lectures, research, guided tours, outreach to schools, fundraising

Services
Group Tours
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MUSEUM CONFERENCES

April 5 - 8, 2025

New York Museum Association 2025 Conference in Ithaca, NY

Ithaca Downtown Conference Center

Ithaca, New York

April 6 - 8, 2025

Nebraska Museum Association 2025 Conference

Hosted by the Knight Museum in Alliance, Nebraska

United States

April 6 - 9, 2025

Texas Association of Museums 2025 Conference Austin

AT&T Conference Center

Austin, Texas

April 27 - 29, 2025

Oregon Museum Association 2025 Conference

TBA

Independence, Oregon

May 5 - 9, 2025

Museum Store Association FORWARD 2025 in LA

The Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles, California

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