BENICIA HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Welcome!
The Museum’s regular hours are
Wednesday though Sunday, 1:00PM to 4:00PM.
At this time, we request all visitors continue to wear a face covering while inside the building, regardless of vaccination status.
Although we plan to remain open during our regular hours going forward, we ask you please continue to check our website for any updates to our operating schedule. Hours are subject to change.
Thank you for your understanding.
News & Notes
at the Benicia Historical Museum
COVID Quarantine Camelcast – Season 2, Episode 2 – Rancho Suscol (part 2)
The Benicia Historical Museum’s COVID Quarantine Camelcast returns for a second season! Providing a “camel’s eye view” of Benicia’s unique history. Season 2 of the Camelcast resumes with the final episode examining the history of Rancho Suscol. The area of this 84,000...
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Thank you, Volunteers!
Did you know: It’s National Volunteer Week! Established by Presidential Proclamation in 1974 to highlight the opportunities available for those interested in volunteering, National Volunteer Week is also an opportunity to thank all the thousands of volunteers across...
read moreThank you, Elizabeth!
The Museum Bids a Fond Farewell to Elizabeth d'Huart After many years of exemplary work for the Benicia Historical Museum, Elizabeth d'Huart, Executive Director, has tendered her resignation and moved out-of-state with her new husband. During her decade of employment...
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Donate
The exhibits, education programs, and community activities presented by the Benicia Historical Museum are made possible in part through the generous donations of the community. Now, more than ever, your contribution will help us stay afloat until we are able to resume our regular activities.
Won’t you join us in preserving our city’s important contributions to local, state, and national history?
“The history of California is written in the story of Benicia.”
Need research assistance? Our historians can help! Contact us for more information.
(Fees may apply)
The Museum serves the community in many ways.
Click the links below to learn more about what the Museum has to offer.
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“The Benicia Historical Museum Is a Gem. So much to see and I learned so much about Benicia and California, and I am a native to California. The permanent and traveling exhibits, just wonderful. The Docent was so knowledgeable. I just loved how quaint it was. “
For additional information
contact the Museum Office at:
707-745-5435
Tuesday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Admission:
$5 for Adults, $3 for Seniors 60 and over and Students, $2 for Children
Free for Active Military with Identification
Getting Here:
2060 Camel Road, Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 745-5435 info@beniciahistoricalmuseum.org
Volunteer Positions
The Museum has volunteer Internship positions available!
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Historic Benicia
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Includes Downtown and the Arsenal District
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To learn more about Benicia and the Benicia Historical Museum please listen to the National Public Radio broadcast compiled by Jack Wolf, the City of Benicia’s Public Relations Consultant and featuring the Museum’s Executive Director, Elizabeth d’Huart.
