The historic and natural sites throughout Mariposa County and Yosemite National Park all have fascinating stories to tell. The best way to learn about those stories and gain a fuller perspective is by visiting some of the wonderful museums and landmarks here.
Get a fascinating glimpse of California’s mineral wealth, colorful history and geologic diversity. The State’s official collection contains over 13,000 gems, minerals and mining artifacts, inclu...
Built in 1854, the Mariposa County Courthouse is the oldest superior courthouse west of the Mississippi and the oldest courthouse in continuous use west of the Rockies. Feel free to take a peek ...
The center presents an authentic picture of people and life in Mariposa County. Outside exhibits include many artifacts of the gold rush and later mining days, such as a five-stamp mill that was us...
If you really want to see what a Gold Rush town looked like back in the day, Coulterville is the place to go. With over 40 historical buildings and landmarks, the town has a fascinating story, and t...
The scenery of Yosemite National Park is world-renown. Each year, millions of people are drawn to its thundering waterfalls, towering giant sequoias, unique geologic features, and magnificent high cou...
An exciting 4-mile railroad excursion at Yosemite Park's south gate on highway 41. Ride into history where powerful locomotives once hauled massive log trains through the Sierra mountains. Where mig...
Yosemite Museum tells what we know of native Miwok and Paiute people since European settlers began arriving in droves from 1850 on. Behind Yosemite Museum is the Indian Village of Ahwahnee, a re-cre...
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