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History Museum: Free First Fridays (Redwood City)

Every 1st Friday
Friday, August 7, 2026 - All Day | Cost: FREE
San Mateo County History Museum | 2200 Broadway Street, Redwood City, CA

Event Details

History Museum: Free First Fridays (Redwood City)

Enjoy free admission from 10 am to 4 pm, every first Friday of the month, at the San Mateo History Museum.

Explore the museum housed in the 1910 County Courthouse; listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it features a stained glass dome and mosaic tile floor.

The History Museum is an innovative regional history center featuring interactive experiences highlighting the county’s rich and colorful history.

Updated 8/25/21 – Event info last checked via website.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE
Categories: Art & Museums, Free Museum Day, History, In Person, Kids & Families
Address: 2200 Broadway Street, Redwood City, CA

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