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515 Shaw - Corner of Shaw and Third Streets
Ferndale, California |
Ferndale was founded in 1852 by Seth Shaw, whose home and many other Victorian "Butterfat Palaces" are lovingly preserved by their owners.
Just five miles from 101, visiting Ferndale is like stepping back in time. And nowhere is this impression stronger than at the Ferndale Museum which preserves and exhibits the history and heritage of the area including artifacts, tools, furniture, an operating seismograph, a telephone switchboard, working crank phones, farm and logging equipment, a barber shop and a complete blacksmith shop. |
Ferndale's Main Street from the north
Courtesy Ferndale Museum Collection |
Exhibits are thoroughly researched and clearly identified. They are maintained, changed and artfully displayed by museum staff and volunteers. Come sit in the old-time parlor and feel time go backwards for a while.
The museum's gift shop provides historical books, photos, bags, magnets and patches - all related to Ferndale. |
Ferndale's Main Street from the south
Courtesy Ferndale Museum Collection |
Museum Hours
February through December
Wednesday thru Saturday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
June through September
Tuesday thru Saturday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Tours and school groups welcome. |
| The Museum closes for maintenance and restoration work for the entire month of January. We'd welcome your visit in any other month of the year! |
Ferndale Museum
515 Shaw - Corner of Shaw and Third Streets
P.O. Box 431
Ferndale, California 95536
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 Historic Fernbridge
Courtesy Ferndale Museum Collection |
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