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Visitor tip
Plan your visit around rotating exhibitions - the museum regularly showcases different collections from its archives. Check ahead to see what's on display, as exhibits change and you may want to return to see new content like the upcoming pioneer women exhibition.
Visitor tip
Don't miss the museum store for historical books and research materials - visitors specifically praised the rich collection of research books available to read on-site, making it ideal for deeper learning about San Ramon Valley, railroad history, and local heritage.
Visitor tip
Plan 1-2 hours for your visit and be prepared that many exhibits have 'do not touch' restrictions. If visiting with young children under 5, consider whether they're ready for a museum with limited hands-on interaction, or plan to focus on age-appropriate areas like the model train exhibit during special events.
About Museum of the San Ramon Valley
Local history in a former railway depot. Quaint exhibits dedicated to local history in a restored 1891 railway depot, with a gift shop.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Location
- Danville, CA
- Key Programs
- Living history at One Room School, First Peoples Program
- Hours
- Tue-Fri 1p-4p, Sat 10a-1p, Sun 12p-3p
What visitors say
I enjoyed learning more about the Alamo, Danville and San Ramon areas from the past. I was familiar with some history but this fills in many gaps, with its rich collection of research books you can read there. I particularly liked…
Preserving history and the heritage of this valley is the noble cause of this museum. Currently setting up for its next exhibition of pioneer woman, there is not alot to see right now. There is on display, some Chinese New Year items.…
During totally trains it's 5 for adults and 10 for a family. Little kids are free and I saw 6+ had a fee. It's a nice little museum and they had a whole room set to worry a working model train exhibit. The trains were running, they…
From 71 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- Located in a restored 1891 railway depot, making the building itself a historic artifact from the late 19th century
- Features a restored One Room School building with living history programs, offering interactive educational experiences
- Houses exhibits dedicated to the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, a significant Spanish colonial exploration route
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