Welcome to Merced County Courthouse Museum
Painting Merced County: Landmarks Immortalized by Artists
Merced County Courthouse Museum will open the “Painting Merced County: Landmarks Immortalized by Artists” exhibit on Thursday, October 10, at 5 p.m. ... read more
Merced County Times: 60 Years of Positive Press
Merced County Courthouse Museum will open the “Merced County Times: 60 Years of Positive Press” exhibit on Thursday, May 23, at 5 p.m. ... read more
What’s That For? – The Stories of Obscure Artifacts
Merced County Courthouse Museum will open the “What’s That For? – The Stories of Obscure Artifacts” exhibit on Thursday, March 7, at 5:00 p.m. ... read more
150 Years Later: Old Betsy’s Legacy Continued
Merced County Courthouse Museum will open the “150 Years Later: Old Betsy’s Legacy Continued” exhibit on Thursday, October 12, at 5:00 p.m. ... read more
Our museum houses 8500 square feet of exhibits, both permanent and rotating, which depict the history of Merced County as well as the settlers of the Great Central Valley. We are located in the county's three-story courthouse built in 1875, one of the oldest historical buildings in California. On the National Register of Historic Places, the architectural style of the building is Italianate, designed by State Capital Architect, Albert A. Bennett. Our museum is staffed by volunteers who devote their time into preserving and passing on the history of this great land to generations to come.
Museum Hours: Wednesday – Sunday, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Museum Hours: Wednesday – Sunday, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.