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Location
Visitor tip
Start your visit in the main hallway curated by local high school students, then follow the flow recommended by staff. The Executive Director often provides mini instructional tours to help orient visitors.
Visitor tip
Don't miss the children's play area featuring nostalgic interactive elements like vintage typewriters—adults often enjoy these exhibits as much as kids for the sensory experience and learning opportunity.
Visitor tip
Attend the interactive 'Living History Program' or 'Free Historical Walking Tours' offered by the museum to deepen your understanding of Pleasanton's Native American roots, Spanish colonial history, and its pivotal role in Silicon Valley's development.
About Museum on Main
Museum with local-history exhibits. Museum featuring exhibits on the Tri Valley region's history in the former city hall & library.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Location
- 603 Main Street, Pleasanton, CA 94566
- Highlights
- Local history exhibits, walking tours, living history programs
- Special Events
- Ed Kinney Series, Antiques and Treasures, Wines & Valentines
What visitors say
This place is a GEM 💎! The staff here were all very helpful, informative, and friendly! I cannot express this enough! We were fortunate enough to meet Tony who is the Executive Director of the Museum. He gives everyone a mini…
The staff ( energetic seniors) who prefer to keep themselves active , are incredible . The museum is small but portrays the history of Pleasanton and how Livermore nuclear lab helped creation of Silicon Valley . Also, it covers the…
A truly lovely and insightful museum! I learned so much here, from Pleasanton’s Native American roots to its transformation into a hub for labs and Bay Area tech. The kind lady was so welcoming and friendly!
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Did You Know?
- Located in the former city hall and library building, creating a historically significant venue where the museum shares space with Pleasanton's civic heritage
- Features a main hallway exhibit completely curated and assembled by local high school students, demonstrating community engagement in historical preservation
- Operates entirely on a donation-based model with free admission, making it an accessible community resource while relying on visitor contributions for sustainability
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