Mitzi W.
9/29/2017
I wanted to know more about Robert Louis Stevenson, the author of Treasure Island and other classics. This small one room museum had many piece of memorabilia. But the best part was the history...
Robert Louis Stevenson Museum
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1490 Library Ln
Saint Helena, CA 94574
Established in the 1850s, Silverado Museum is a nonprofit organization recognized by The Vailima Foundation. Based in St Helena, Calif., the museum houses a huge collection of over 9,000 items of Stevensoniana. The collection comprises original letters, manuscripts, journals, first variant, translations, sculptures, photographs, rare periodicals, paintings, drawings, early and presentation editions and childhood letters and drawings. Additionally, the museum stocks books, notes and poems written by Stevenson, girondole mirror, toll road sign and a box. The visitors at the museum come from all 50 states and 81 foreign countries. Researchers and scholars can make use of the library for academic purpose as well as show interest in Robert Louis Stevenson's life and works.
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4.05 reviews
Chrysanthemum A.
5/1/2014
The Robert Louis Stevenson is an unassuming museum on the edge of St. Helena, next to the public library. Stevenson's "wine is bottled poetry" quote is a common sight in the Napa Valley, yet this...
Catrina W.
9/28/2012
My family and I went to visit this museum with our two kids on Talk Like a PIrate Day. The staff was great--warm and friendly, inviting and informative. We spent the better part of an hour...
Bill P.
9/16/2014
Hidden Treasure. As a hardcore nomad I find certain things handy. Public Libraries are handy in many, many ways, and the fact that this museum is located in one is a plus. Cost is always a major...
Wendy W.
1/8/2011
This one-room museum is manned by one kind old woman filled with knowledge - you can tell by looking at her and speaking with her. She'll either give you a guided tour, telling you everything she...
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