Julian Pioneer Museum
Julian, CA
By Simir Shah
★★★★★4.5(162 Google reviews)
What parents say
AI summary of 5 Google reviews — not a first-hand visit. How we write these
A small local history museum of mining tools, taxidermy and old household pieces. Reviewers say an hour covers it and call admission cheap, though quoted amounts vary, so check before setting out. It is reading and looking rather than hands-on, better for older kids than restless little ones.
A small, charming trove of gold-rush and pioneer-era relics, old photos and mining tools right as you roll into town on Highway 78. It's an easy, affordable stop that gives kids context for the mine tours, and little ones get in free.
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Everything on this weekend →2811 Washington St, Julian, CA 92036, USA
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$5 donation; kids 12 and under free
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What visitors say
- Rich M★★★★★
$5 per person, which is a bargain! Even helped the nice lady at the desk with some solitaire while we paid! great collection of mining and general history of Julian. Learned some interesting things about the Gold rush there and the Bailey family that helped found the mining town.
2 months ago
- Nhoj “Bams” Serev★★★★★
$5 per adult. Well worth it if you like ya some history stuff. The guy working the front was very nice. There was a good bit too see, but really I think about 1 hour would be plenty of time to read most of the stuff in there. Good stop while visiting JULIAN OK BYE
a year ago
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