McHenry Museum

supported by the McHenry Museum & Historical Society – a non-profit 501(c)3

1402 I Street, Modesto, CA 95354
Call: 209.577.5235
Email: museum@mchenrymuseum.org

Museum Hours: 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Tuesday through Sunday

*PLEASE CALL FOR STORE HOURS

FREE ADMISSION

CURRENT EXHIBITS

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Jun 4

Jun 4, 2018 – Jul 2, 2018

Bridges

Jun 4, 2018 – Jul 2, 2018

Our latest display is a photo collection of bridges across the Stanislaus County region, including many aspects of their design details. The Knights Ferry and Modesto‘s Lion Street bridges are the most famous, however, you will be amazed at the many different types of bridges, both historical and current, supporting our local travels in which we typically take for granted. There are many intricate, differing designs to consider. Come see the wide array of photos and design plans now available for your viewing.

Jun 4, 2018 – Jul 2, 2018

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MUSEUM
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MUSEUM STORE

Shop the Museum Store for books and gifts for all ages for any occasion. Membership in the McHenry Museum & Historical Society entitles you to a 10% discount.

FEATURING

The largest selection of local history books
Special offerings for all ages
Stanislaus Stepping Stones publications of local history

PLEASE CALL THE STORE FOR HOURS OF OPERATION.

Call the store at (209) 491-4347

The Historical Society is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, and proceeds from the store are used for publishing new or reprinted local histories. The publishing of such books and of the journal Stanislaus Stepping Stones is done by Press and Publications, a support group of the Society.

PERMANENT
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HISTORICAL PHOTOGRAPHS

To request a copy of a historical photograph, contact the Museum to determine availability of the desired photo.
If available, the City of Modesto will determine the cost to provide the photographic copy.

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SPECIAL
EVENTS

July 14 | 2 PM: Author Talk

Jeff Jardine's "Home of the Brave" compiles stories of our relatives, friends, neighbors, and other local residents from their involvement in our country’s past wars.

MUSEUM HISTORY

The McHenry Museum (the building) has a history going back to 1912. In 1906 Oramil McHenry* died and his will left $20,000 and interest in three city lots for the expressed purpose of constructing a public library in the Modesto. The city was unwilling to begin the library facility until the probate of Mr. McHenry's will was complete. By 1911 all the pieces began to fall into place.

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HISTORICAL
SOCIETY

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RENTALS & TOURS

The McHenry Museum with its Main Exhibit room, Changing Exhibit room, and Auditorium provides one of the most flexible small venues in the city of Modesto. The main floor of the Museum can accommodate 200 guests while the auditorium will accommodate 64 to 90 guests depending upon the chair/table configuration. See how some of our guests have used the venue to house their events, and how you can setup a self-guided or group tour of the venue.

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