Picturing Healdsburg

February 13, 2020 -August 8, 2021

Images of iconic Healdsburg places as seen through the lens of local photographers; past and present. On display are historic and contemporary photos of the Healdsburg Plaza, Russian River, Fitch Mountain, and more, captured by professional as well as amateur photographers. Antique cameras and photographic equipment from the exceptional collections of Joseph Downing in the 1870s, Mervyn Silberstein in the early 1900s, and Al Loebel in early to mid-century, are also prominently featured.

Wine Roots of Healdsburg

Simi vineyards, 1905

May 23, 2019 to November 10, 2019

Local Wine Agriculture before Prohibition

This exhibition focuses on local wine agriculture before Prohibition, providing timelines of regional wine history, ethnic contributions, labor history, context of other crops and local resistance to Prohibition.

A Season for Santas

November 23rd - January 6th

See the extensive collection of Santas from the tiny to the towering: framed, fluffy, knitted, whittled, ceramic, motorized, silly, rare and special. Wayne Padd’s model train village will return and the scale model of the Healdsburg Plaza, c. 1900, will be decorated for Christmas.

Mervyn Silberstein: A Photographic Legacy

November 23, 2018 – November 29, 2019

Mervyn Silberstein (1885-1956) was raised in Healdsburg and famous for his photography at the turn of the 20th Century.  The Museum treasures the collection of his negatives.

Healdsburg's Architectural Heritage

“Healdsburg’s Architectural Heritage” 5/3 – 11/11

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Exhibition Description:  The history and character of an area are reflected in its architecture.  Founded in 1857, Healdsburg’s residential development included Greek Revival, Gothic Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne, Craftsman, and Neoclassic homes. The Healdsburg Museum and Historical Society has honored many local buildings with Historic Preservation Awards since 1996.  This exhibition highlights these historic treasures of Healdsburg architecture and the character-defining elements that exemplify these styles.

Future Farmers of America in Healdsburg

MATHESON LUCE GALLERY (DOWNSTAIRS)

This exhibit highlights the history of agricultural education and the Future Farmers of America (FFA) at Healdsburg High School. Healdsburg's Future Farmers Country Fair, still held annually in May, was founded by the Healdsburg FFA advisor and students in 1950.

Destination Healdsburg: A History of Tourism

Historical artifacts, stories, and photos from Healdsburg’s tourism history.  Of special interest is a scale architectural replica of West Street (now Healdsburg Avenue) in 1935.  The display, handcrafted over many months by John Lacaillade, will transport you back in time.

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Treasures from the Museum Collection

Treasures From the Museum Collection is a display of items of artistic beauty, skilled craftsmanship and historical merit newly discovered during the consolidation of the Collection in its new storage facility.

Zoom! Toys on the Go

Toys on the Go features toy trains, cars, trucks, bikes, trikes, airplanes, motorcycles and pedal cars from the past 100 years.