FRESNO
Historic Homes & Buildings
Kearney Mansion Museum 7160 West Kearney Boulevard, Fresno, CA 93726, 559-441-0862, Once the home of one of California’s premier agribusiness pioneers, M. Theo Kearney, the “Raisin King of California,” this historic home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and it tells the story of Central California agriculture. A wonderful gift shop which offers Fresno County historical literature and Kearney mementos is also on site. more...
Meux Home Museum (circa 1888) 1007 R Street, Fresno, CA 93710, 559-233-8007, Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this historic house is one of the prime houses in terms of historical and architectural significance in the Fresno area. It recaptures the flavor of Victorian Fresno and it is authentically furnished in the period. A costumed docent provides one hour tours of this magnificent home. more...
Museums & Galleries
African American Historical & Cultural Museum 1857 Fulton Street, Fresno, CA 93721, 559-268-7102, This museum celebrates the richness of African and African-American history, art, and culture in the Central San Joaquin Valley through exhibition, theater, music, and education. The museum hosts rotating and permanent displays concerning African-American history and culture, as well as interpretive displays that describe the lives and times of leading San Joaquin Valley African-American literature.
American Historical Society of Germans from Russia 3233 North West Avenue, Fresno, CA 93705, 559-229-8287, This museum traces the history of Fresno’s Russian immigrants of German decent, with exhibits on display including antique furniture, tools, clothing and baskets from Russia, and early Fresno artifacts. Genealogical information is also available. more...
Arte Américas 1630 Van Ness, Fresno, CA 93721, 559-266-2623, Celebrate the arts of Mexico, Latin America, the Southwest, and California while at this museum that offers 12 to 18 exhibitions throughout the year, as well as outdoor concerts from May through September. more...
Fresno Art Museum 2233 North First Street, Fresno, CA 93703, 559-441-4221, Founded in 1948, this museum is central California’s only modern art museum and it's permanent collections include Mexican art, French Post-Impressionist, and Robert Cremean sculptures. Up to thirty changing exhibitions are on display each year and the museum is home to the Sculpture Park, an education center, gift gallery, and the Bonner Auditorium. more...
Fresno Metropolitan Museum 933 Van Ness Avenue, Fresno, CA 93721, 559-441-1444, Fine international art is displayed at this museum that hosts numerous traveling exhibits, workshops, and lectures, as well as features its own collection of extraordinary pieces. The museum also includes the Reeves Exploration Center, a hands-on science museum for children where up to 50 individual kids can take part in experiments at their own private science station. more...
Veterans Memorial Museum 2425 Fresno Street, Fresno, CA 93721, Legion of Valor, 559-498-0510, The only museum in the country dedicated to recipients of the nation’s highest decorations of valor, including the Medal of Honor, the Distinguished Service Cross, the Navy Cross, and the Air Force Cross, this museum houses thousands of items donated by Legion of Valor members. Numerous framed citations, photographs, and exhibits tell the story of America’s wars at this museum. more...