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Location
Visitor tip
Visit the Novato History Museum before exploring the old town walk to enrich your experience with historical context and background on the area's past
Visitor tip
Pair your visit with the local American Indian Museum to get a complete picture of the Marin area's two main cultures and the region's full history
Visitor tip
Engage with the knowledgeable staff members who can provide insights and stories about the town's history beyond what's on display
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Location
- Historic postmaster's house
- Highlights
- 19th-century artifacts, documents, and oral histories of Novato
What visitors say
Small museum in the old building of the Post Master Office. It has some exhibits and artificats related to the history of the town. There's not a lot to see since i figure that it's a small town. The staff are nice and they have some…
Novato’s history museum makes a good counterpoint to the local American Indian Museum. Together they tell the story of the Marin area’s two main cultures. A treasure trove of 19th-century bric-a-brac, it gives you a feel for what life…
Cool! Great for all ages
From 8 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- The museum is housed in the historic Postmaster's Office building, a preserved structure that itself represents Novato's architectural heritage
- The museum complements the local American Indian Museum to comprehensively tell the story of the Marin area's two main cultures through complementary exhibits
- The collection features 19th-century artifacts and bric-a-brac that document daily life in historic California, supplemented by documents, artifacts, and oral histories
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