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Petaluma Historical Library & Museum

Petaluma

Step inside a stunning 1904 Carnegie library crowned by Northern California's largest free-standing glass dome. Rotating exhibits dive into everything from Petaluma's poultry empire and Miwok heritage to women's suffrage and local wetlands, all housed in a neoclassical gem of stone, wood, and fan-glass windows.

Neoclassical architecture
Local history exhibits
Women's suffrage stories
Poultry & dairy heritage

Tips

🐔"Chicken Pharmacy posters" — a visitor favorite
🏛️"the building is a work of art"
📚Thursday research library hours for genealogy buffs

Petaluma Historical Library & Museum

20 4th St, Petaluma, CA 94952, USA

+1 707-778-4398

Free

www.petalumamuseum.com

Upcoming at Petaluma Historical Library & Museum

Friday, Jun 12
Downtown Petaluma Walking Tours

Downtown Petaluma Walking Tours

June 12 at 10:30am

Local docents share surprising stories about Petaluma's past as you wander downtown streets and neighborhoods: a relaxed way to soak up small-town California charm.

Saturday, Jun 13
Historical Downtown Walking Tours

Historical Downtown Walking Tours

June 13 at 10:30am

Costumed docents portraying Petaluma's early citizens lead you through downtown, sharing surprising stories from the town's past. A free, family-friendly way to soak up local history with personality.

Thursday, Jun 18
2025-26 Upcoming Exhibits

2025-26 Upcoming Exhibits

June 18 at 10am

Step inside a stunning 1904 Carnegie library where local history lives in two floors of thoughtfully curated exhibits. From antique toys to quilts that stitched democracy together, each rotation brings something unexpected to this small-town gem.

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