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.
Our Exhibits
Visit the museum to learn about the history of the Tri-City, from the Mission and Rancho Eras through to pre-incorporation — back when Fremont, Newark and Union City were made up of farms, ranches and dairies, and later, after the cities incorporated, suburban communities. Visitors will discover how the waves of families who moved here lived, worked, and established a thriving small-town community.
Learn more about current exhibits at the Museum.
Fremont History Boxes with the boxART! Program
The City of Fremont boxART! program transforms Fremont’s traffic signal control boxes with compelling and creative imagery. The boxes in Fremont’s new downtown area chronicle the history in four eras through representative photos and maps, selected from the Museum’s archives.
- Paseo Padre Pkwy. @ Walnut Ave. – Pre-1920
- Paseo Padre Pkwy. @ Princeton Plaza (Gateway Plaza) – 1920-1956
- Paseo Padre Pkwy. @ Capitol Ave. – 1980 – 2000
- Capitol Ave. @ Fremont Blvd – 1980 – 2000
Learn more about the Fremont History Boxes.
News & Announcements
Check out the new Tri-Cities Women of Influence Historical Coloring Book
Tri-Cities has a legacy of active, passionate women who have dedicated their time and energies to improving the lives of others. This thought-provoking booklet is just the beginning of our exploration of “herstories.”
