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3 reviews for Petaluma Historical Museum
Prelude as to why the handsome man and I adventured to
Petaluma for a smidgen of a day.
Why did we visit?
In two words:
This
Museum.
It was his turn to choose our destination for a few hours of a day.
He said he'd seen a PBS show on this museum and wanted to go.
My thoughts; not words...just thoughts...
"PBS."
"Museum."
...ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, crap...booooooorrrrrrrrrrrrring!"
Yet, I kept my sassy mouth shut and happily said
"OK, let's go there!"
:D
Cut to the chase...I had a blast and waaaaaaaay more
fun than my husband.
Hahahaaaaaaaaaaa!
The museum has some darn cool architectural enhancements...
gorgeous and huge carved wood columns and the huge stained
glass ceiling artwork were our favorite structural visuals.
The staff is soooooooooooo nice.
I asked a lady staffer if it was cool for me to click away with
my camera.
She said it was fine for me to take photos.
Not all museums allow that; I always ask.
Being able to
Click!
Click!
Click!
truly made this museum visit
Fun!
Fun!
Fun!
Some of the displays truly intrigued me.
Kiddie stuff makes me smile. It was a happy surprise to find
a great kiddie exhibit on the second floor...
a doll house filled with cute 'lil do-dads, a kiddie piano and
more fun kiddie items.
I posted some photos of the kiddie stuff and other misc. exhibits.
The history of Petaluma is exuded within the walls of this museum.
Some souvenirs are for sale; books and misc. items.
I purchased some snazzy sparkly rocks...little reminders of
our happy visit.
Yeah...a little more happy for me than my handsome husband.
You can see a happy CA cow via one of my photos.
The dairy industry history is a huge part of the museum.
If you adventure to Petaluma, bop into this museum. It is quaint
and not a gigantic place, yet worth some of your time.
And definitely bring your cameras!
* Special Exhibits are ever-changing. *
Visit the museum's web site for exhibit updates and information.
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Had a quick 5 minute visit of the Petaluma Historical Museum.
It is housed in the former Petaluma Free Library, a gorgeous building that makes you wish all libraries still looked like this! Lots of windows, polished wooden floors--excellent feng shui!
The former check-out counter is now the Information Counter. The balcony encircles the 1st floor with additional exhibits.
The first floor featured tributes to the fallen soldiers from various wars.
There was a nice exhibit on the war nurses.
One counter featured a fireplace and a cozy living room area.
There was also a former horse drawn fire engine that looked as if it was ready and waiting to fight the next fire!
Small but sweet gift shop with books and maps on local history.
I found a small, sweet plush squirrel that makes "squirrely" sounds when you squeeze him/
Nice staff! We'll have to visit this museum again when we have more time to explore.
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Great exhibits displaying rich history (from the different ethnic groups who called Petaluma home to the "chicken capital of the world"days). The staff is friendly, there's no entrance fee, and it's interesting stuff.
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