Crescent City - Del Norte County Historical Museum

577 H Street
Crescent City, California 95531
Del Norte County
Website
Phone: 707-464-3922

Formerly a jail, the Del Norte County Historical Museum has quite a few interesting exhibits, some of which are housed in old jail cells.
Created in 1965, the museum has exhibits featuring artifacts of the local Tolowa and Yurok Native Americans; including one of the finest Native American basket collections in Northern California. Musical instruments, old radio and phonograph equipment, early logging and mining tools and so much more also fill the rooms of the museum. 
How to get there:
The museum is located in downtown Crescent City.  Check out the map for your best route to get there. 
More info:
The museum is typically open May through September; 10am-4pm.  Special tours can be scheduled by calling the museum at 707-464-3922. 
Other things to do in the area: 
Make a visit to Crescent Harbor and while you're there be sure to stop by the Crescent Harbor Art Gallery.  Battery Point Lighthouse and Beachfront Park are located on the north side of the harbor and Tolowa Dunes State Park offers unparalleled dunes and fun! 
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