Top rated History museums in Petaluma, United States to elevate your visit (Updated April, 2024)

Top rated History museums in Petaluma

Experience the best that Petaluma has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 26 places from History museum category.

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Sail Taihoa!

Boat tour agency

5.00 (54 reviews) (~41.32 km from centre)

USS Hornet - Sea, Air and Space Museum

History museum

Aircraft carrier that participated in WWII & the Apollo 11 recovery mission now a museum with tours.

4.80 (3K reviews) (~58.92 km from centre)

Pacific Pinball Museum

Museum

Museum displaying rare & vintage pinball machines, which are also playable, amid colorful local art.

4.80 (778 reviews) (~59.97 km from centre)

Nike Missile Site SF-88L

History museum

Restored former defense site with limited hours offering guided tours & Cold War artifacts.

4.80 (244 reviews) (~46.09 km from centre)

California Historical Radio Society

History museum

👍👍 Wow! Almost a secret place. I went as part of a meet-up walking group. Weekends there are volunteers who work there who can show you around. This is also a place to donate vintage radios, tv's or someone's collection of vacuum tunes. They repair old radios as well as collect. There are 2 floors. Hug...

4.80 (37 reviews) (~62.03 km from centre)

Oakland Museum of California

Museum

Artifacts & interactive displays in a modern building focusing on state art, history & science.

4.70 (3.2K reviews) (~58.27 km from centre)

Sonoma State Historic Park

State park

Collection of preserved landmarks depicting local history, including barracks, mission & inns.

4.70 (453 reviews) (~17.09 km from centre)

Travis Air Force Base Aviation Museum

Heritage museum

👍👍 It's a really nice museum, it's located inside of the army base, so you need to head to the visitors center if you have no military ID. In the visitor center you'll undergo a background check and someone will come to move you to the museum There is a parking lot for about 20 cars or do, it's limited...

4.70 (353 reviews) (~61.64 km from centre)

California Agriculture Museum

Museum

Huge warehouse with 100+ old tractors on display, plus historic farm artifacts & a kids' play area.

4.70 (223 reviews) (~92.83 km from centre)

Pacific Coast Air Museum

History museum

A collection of 30+ vintage aircraft (many of which can be explored) plus related displays & a shop.

4.70 (164 reviews) (~33.71 km from centre)

Sharpsteen Museum

Local history museum

Local history museum with a stagecoach, simulated barn, working model train & other attractions.

4.70 (114 reviews) (~38.81 km from centre)

Luther Burbank Home & Gardens

Garden

Public park with guided tours featuring the former residence of the namesake horticulturalist.

4.60 (658 reviews) (~23.57 km from centre)

Western Railway Museum

Rail museum

Unique facility offering rides in restored electric trains & historic streetcars, plus exhibits.

4.60 (552 reviews) (~66.65 km from centre)

Molloy's

Bar

👍 Staff and everyone else there was extremely friendly. Fun atmosphere that’s laid back, and a nice old school bar feeling. I’d highly recommend. Keep in mind it’s cash only with an ATM.

$ $$$

4.60 (491 reviews) (~64.63 km from centre)

San Mateo County History Museum

History museum

Family-friendly, interactive exhibits devoted to local cultural heritage in a historic courthouse.

4.60 (367 reviews) (~90.27 km from centre)

Hayward Area Historical Society

History museum

Museum & research library offering Hayward-related historical information, art & artifacts.

4.60 (174 reviews) (~78.6 km from centre)

Hamilton Field History Museum

History museum

👍 Hamilton Field was an important local air force base during WWII and it would continue to run until 1974. This unassuming museum is one of the best in the region, despite frequently being overlooked. It’s free to visit and has a wonderful research library featuring a collection of documents from th...

4.60 (35 reviews) (~22.29 km from centre)

Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate

Event venue

Elegant Victorian mansion now used as a venue for public events & concerts, plus parties & weddings.

4.50 (122 reviews) (~69.63 km from centre)

Museum on Main

Museum

Museum featuring exhibits on the Tri Valley region's history in the former city hall & library.

4.50 (80 reviews) (~92.08 km from centre)

Museum of History, Benicia - Arsenal Galleries

History museum

Unusual museum with exhibits highlighting the history of Benicia & the military presence there.

4.50 (78 reviews) (~48.25 km from centre)

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Top rated History museums in Petaluma, United States