Welcome
The mission of the museum is to preserve Southern Alameda County (Fremont, Newark and Union City) memories, documents, artifacts, and structures from the past and share them with present and future generations.
The Museum and California native garden is open weekly on WED & FRI, and monthly on the 2nd SAT & SUN, as well as the 4th SUN. All hours are 10 am – 4 pm.
More information
The Fremont Podcast
Oh hey, we did a podcast! Thanks for interviewing us, Andrew Cavette!
Forgotten East Bay Tracks
Honoring Chinese Builders of the Final Leg of the Pacific Railroad — Friday, May 8, on Zoom More information
Learn more about the Chinese History project.
WTMLH in the Tri-City Voice
Did you see our museum featured in the Tri-City Voice? Thank you to the TCV for telling a piece of our story!
Learn about our new project: Tri-City Treasures Forgotten
Walking Tours
Tours are free and they take place Spring through Summer each year.
SAT May 2nd – Native Garden Tour
SAT June 20th – Alvarado Walking Tour
SAT July 11th – Old Town Newark Tour
SAT July 18th – Niles Town Walking Tour
SAT July 25th – Irvington Walking Tour
SAT Aug 15th – Decoto Bike Tour
SAT Sept 19th – Irvington Urban Hike
For more information, visit our calendar page.
Have questions about historic walking tours? Call us at 510-623-7907 or email us at info@museumoflocalhistory.org.
Faces of Coyote Hills
Our new exhibit on the history of Coyote Hills area is now open. Please stop by and learn the history of the people and industries that made up Coyote Hills before it became a regional park. (Spring, 2026)
Union City History Museum
We are currently working with the City of Union City to rehabilitate the building at 3841 Smith Street and reopen a museum and research facility there. More information.
