McHenry Museum
a non-profit 501(c)(3)
1402 I Street, Modesto, CA 95354
Call: 209.577.5235
Email: museum@mchenrymuseum.org
Hours: 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Tuesday through Sunday
FREE ADMISSION
CURRENT EXHIBITS
View the artistry of our community's talented teens with our featured exhibit.

MUSEUM
MEMBERSHIPS

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
Store hours are 12-4 P.M. Tuesday–Sunday.
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
EXHIBITS

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.
SPECIAL
EVENTS

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. McHenrys will was complete. By 1911 all the pieces began to fall into place.
HISTORICAL
SOCIETY

RENTALS & TOURS
The McHenry Museum with it's 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.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
