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Museums

If you love history, one of area's many unique museums should be on your agenda when you are in the Vallejo area.

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Benicia Historical Museum at the Camel Barn

2060 Camel Road
707-745-5435

Housed in a California Historical Landmark building, a variety of exhibits and displays tell the story of Benicia's importance in local, state and national history. Open Wednesday through...

Charles M. Schulz Museum & Research Center

2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa
(707) 579-4452

A round-headed boy named Charlie Brown, a security blanket and a five cent psychiatrist—just some of the classics you will find when you visit the largest collection of Peanuts art work in the world. Laugh at Schulz’s original comic strips, learn about the art of cartooning and Schulz’s role in its development, watch documentaries and animated Peanuts specials in the theatre and draw your own cartoons in the hands-on education room. The Museum features changing exhibitions, a re-creation of Schulz’s art studio, outdoor gardens, holiday workshops and special events.

Mare Island Museum

8th St. & Railroad Avenue; Mailing: 328 Seawind Dr.
707-280-5742/557-1538

The Museum has many hundreds of Naval Artifacts dating back as far as 1814, and a huge historic photo collection on display.

Napa Valley Museum

55 Presidents Circle, P.O. Box 3567
707-944-0500

The Napa Valley Museum invites you to learn, discover and enjoy the unique cultural and environmental heritage of the Napa Valley. Open daily, except Tuesday, 10:00 am-5:00 pm.

Travis Air Museum

Travis Air Force Base, P.O. Box 1565
707-424-5605

Dedicated to preserving the military history and heritage of Travis Air Force Base, exhibits take visitors through 86 years of airlift development to current day aviation. Military or gov., pass...

Vacaville Museum

213 Buck Avue
707-447-4513

Located in a quiet, tree-shaded Victorian neighborhood in historic downtown, the purpose of the museum is to collect and preserve artifacts relating directly to the history of Solano County and to promote an awareness and understanding of county history and culture by offering interpretive exhibits and associated programs, events and workshops.

Vallejo Naval & Historical Museum

734 Marin Street
707-643-0077

Five unique galleries showcase the history of Vallejo and the Navy installation of Mare Island. Museum features a working submarine periscope, bookstore and gift shop. Open Wednesday through...

Western Railway Museum

5848 State Hwy 12
707-374-2978 x 114

For those looking for something fun, relaxing, and educational this summer, a visit to the Western Railway Museum is perfect. The highlight of any visit is a 10-mile round trip ride on authentically restored historic railcars. The Museum is completely run by volunteers, who operate trains every 90 minutes beginning at 11am (weather permitting). Visitors can view electric railroad exhibits in Cameron Hall, tour the Car House where 25 life-size antique electric rail cars are preserved, picnic under large shade trees in spacious Laflin Park, and shop in the Museum store.

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