Folsom History Museum

Welcome! Visit The Folsom History Museum!

Welcome to the Folsom History Museum Web Site. The Museum is operated by the Folsom Historical Society, located in historic downtown Folsom. It is the home to a wonderful collection of artifacts and treasures that chronicle the settlement and development of the Folsom area. You'll see fascinating and educational exhibits throughout the year along with special events highlighting the Gold Rush era and Folsom's history.

The goal of the Folsom Historical Society is to preserve our past. The Folsom History Museum archives exist to collect, preserve, and make available historical records and documents for public research. The Museum's collection illustrates various aspects of Folsom's rich history.

The Folsom Historical Society was founded in 1960 to preserve the history of Folsom and to reconstruct the Wells Fargo & Company assay office and bank (Palmer & Day Building) that now serves as the Folsom History Museum.

The History Museum focuses on exhibits about Folsom's native people, the discovery of gold and the formation of mining camps, ethnic groups who contributed to this area, the formation of the town, railroad, prison, powerhouse, and later efforts at gold mining.

Visitor Information

Hours: Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Days and times subject to change without notification.
Admission: $4 for adults. $2 for youth. Children under 12 are FREE.
Parking: parking available in front and across the street from the Museum
Address: 823 Sutter St., Folsom, CA, 95630-2440 Get directions from MapQuest. 916.985-2707
Easy access from Light Rail and Bike Trail

November 21, 2009 to February 7, 2010 Tuesday-Friday 10:00-4:00, and Saturday-Sundays- 10:00-6:00pm Exhibit: Enchanted Christmas on Sutter Street - Folsom History Museum - This exhibit consists of internationally known curator, designer and artist Dolph Gotelli’s world famous collection of antique Christmas decorations and artifacts.

March 20-May 9, 2010 “The California Pioneer Spirit in Art”

May 29- September 6, 2010 “Antique Quilt Show”

September 25-November 1, 2010 “Robbers and Other Bad Guys”

Ongoing Docent Training We are looking for friendly, outgoing and flexible volunteers to train as educational docents. We provide the training, you provide the fun. Call Melissa Pedroza, Education Coordinator @ 916-985-2707 or email her at education@FolsomHistoryMusuem.org

October - June Museum Tours and Outreach Programs Book a tour or outreach program today. The Museum offers a wonderful educational docent led tours. Tours can include other historic sites as well as the museum. The Museum Education Outreach program comes to your school. The schedule is flexible. There is a small fee for these programs. Call the Museum to schedule today!