Merced County Courthouse Museum

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21 S N St
Merced, CA 95341

The Merced County Courthouse Museum, located in a historic Italianate courthouse built in 1875, showcases the rich history of Merced County and the settlers of the Great Central Valley. With 8,500 square feet of both permanent and rotating exhibits, the museum provides a platform for the community to engage with its heritage through various themes and artifacts.

Staffed by dedicated volunteers, the museum presents a series of exhibitions such as "Celebrations and Festivals Around Merced County" and "Painting Merced County Landmarks Immortalized by Artists." As a vital part of the local culture, it aims to preserve and share the stories of the region's past for future generations.

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The Bottomless Pi T.
7/16/2015

I came to the Merced County Courthouse Museum to see their Panama-Pacific International Exposition exhibit, which was closing in a few days. When I walked through the door, I was immediately...

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Brian U.
5/13/2022

Solid local history museum. The main floor and part of the second story containing the courtroom was open while the basement level is closed. The high-ceilinged courtroom was the highlight of the...

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Tracy R.
9/13/2021

This was a really good museum. The workers were extremely passionate. They had a really good connection. I would recommend visiting here.

Myra K.
6/17/2022

Enjoyed the museum. The architecture is an outstanding feature. Tammy Wong, unsure of spelling, happily gave us a guided tour. The gift shop staff was helpful in finding information about...

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Umar R.
7/15/2015

I can't stress how unique this old courthouse and museum is, and the best part of it all, its FREE. There use to be seven (7) of these Italian renaissance court house in California designed to...

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