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The Pittsburg Historical Museum, located in the former Pittsburg Post Dispatch building, is in "Old Town Pittsburg", the heart of the redeveloped downtown.
The Pittsburg Historical Museum, located in the former Pittsburg Post Dispatch building, is in "Old Town Pittsburg", the heart of the redeveloped downtown.
We are a non-profit organization whose mission is to:
• Collect, preserve, exhibit and educate
• Provide bases for research
• Invite public participation in programs
• Represent the community cultural commonwealth
• Promote civic pride and tourism
• Advance knowledge and nourish the human spirit by preserving the past
The museum hosts a collection of artifacts, historical photos, a well organized library of papers, maps and reference books. Of special interest to our visitors are the Sports Hall of Fame Room, Family Room, Military Room, Bridal Room and Theater Room. We have a fully equipped kitchen which makes it ideal for small business meetings. We also have many items for sale including afghans, mugs, books, t-shirts, jackets and sweatshirts.
Current hours for the museum are as follows:
Saturdays: 11am – 3pm
Wednesdays: 1pm – 4pm
• Wednesdays: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
• Saturdays: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Available and arranged by our curator.
• Thursday Night Car Shows: (Summer) 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Private tours
• School tours (busses available)
• “Passport tours” for third graders (busses available)
The Board of Directors meets at the museum on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 5:00 pm.
General membership is welcome.
P.O. Box 1816
515 Railroad Avenue
Pittsburg, CA 94565
Free public parking available next door.