Oakdale Museum & History Center
Oakdale Museum & History Center
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The Oakdale Museum & History Center is an Italianate home of the Victorian Era. Built in 1869, it has been used as a Museum since 1985, with an extensive collection of local memorabilia, family histories and photos. Friends of Oakdale Heritage have operated the Museum since 2009, with a helpful and friendly staff. Open Thurs 1 to 5 and Sat 10 to 4. Free admission; donations appreciated.
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Michael F
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Sep 2022
Great location, the oldest house in Oakdale! Well thought out displays. Docents very helpful and informed. A sign directing one to the parking lot would be helpful.
Written 30 September 2022
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Choc18Chip
San Jose, CA268 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
This is collection of numerous things from Oakdale's past. The displays are full of numerous labeled materials. Hours are limigied but it is definitely worth your time.
Written 25 June 2019
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Bay-Area-Grandma
San Jose, CA278 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
The two docents were extremely knowledgeable and anxious to share information with us. When I pressed interest in the antique ear horn in one of the cases they were eager to sag information. Although the items were not arranged by the rooms where items would be found, except for the 930's kitchen and the room with items from a period school room; the house was full of interesting period items with useful *& informative information. I would recommend it to people desiring an overview of locall history. It is not a very large museum.
Written 23 June 2019
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PuppyDaddy
33 contributions
Sep 2018 • Family
A lot of local history, anyone living in Oakdale should good to understand the city's roots and history.
Written 26 May 2019
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V205OIrichardg
Oakdale, CA20 contributions
Dec 2018 • Business
This museum is the real deal. It’s a must see if pasting through the cowboy capital of the world. There a lot of history. Cowboys and Cowgirls live on.
Written 19 February 2019
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ellenbancr
Oakdale, CA16 contributions
Mar 2018 • Family
This museum is located in an historic house in downtown Oakdale. It is a small home filled with photos and artifacts since the time of the founding of Oakdale.
Written 3 February 2019
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Robert E
Oakdale, CA93 contributions
Sep 2015 • Family
I was expecting a lot more history artifacts their. So I was disappointed because of this. The parking was very limited as well and their lighting inside was very poor especially for the seeing impared
Written 27 November 2015
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OAKDALE MUSEUM & HISTORY CENTER - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Oakdale Museum & History Center
- Oakdale Museum & History Center is open:
- Wed - Thu 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Sat - Sat 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Hotels near Oakdale Museum & History Center:
- (0.85 km) Holiday Inn Express Oakdale, an IHG Hotel
- (0.70 km) Jerry's Motel of Oakdale
- (1.79 km) Best Western Plus Rama Inn & Suites
- (0.85 km) Motel 6 Oakdale
- (1.01 km) Holiday Motel Oakdale
- Restaurants near Oakdale Museum & History Center:
- (0.13 km) Corner Cafe
- (0.17 km) Little Caesars
- (0.26 km) Moss Rose Bakery
- (0.28 km) Belen's
- (0.26 km) Redwood Cafe