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Visit every Wednesday and the second Sunday of each month from 10am – 4pm.
In order to comply with county guidelines regarding Covid-19, we ask that you maintain a social distance of 6 feet or more from people outside of your household as well as utilize a proper face covering inside the museum.
Suggested donation: $2 per visitor / $5 per family
Museum members and children 5 and under are always FREE
We are located at 190 Anza Street in the Mission San Jose district of Fremont.
Questions? Call us at 510-623-7907 or email us at info@museumoflocalhistory.org
Open dates and times for summer 2021 (all dates 10am – 4pm)
- June: Sunday, June 13, and Wednesdays: June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
- July: Sunday, July 11, and Wednesdays: July 7, 14, 21, 28
- August: Sunday, August 15, and Wednesdays: August 4, 11, 18, 25
Rancho Higuera Historical Park
Rancho Higuera Historical Park and its beautifully restored adobe are open for tours and visitors, beginning February 2021.
The view of Fremont and its surroundings is spectacular from this particular spot. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the park.
Time: 10 am – 12 noon on the 2nd Saturday of each month, weather permitting.
In order to comply with county guidelines regarding Covid-19, we ask that you maintain a social distance of 6 feet or more from people outside of your household as well as utilize a proper face covering on the property.
Suggested donation: $2 per visitor / $5 per family
Museum members and children 5 and under are always FREE
The park is located at 47300 Rancho Higuera Rd. in Fremont.
Please park at street level and walk up.
Visit this culturally significant site, with a history extending back to Fulgencio Higuera a descendent of Jose Higuera who came to California from Spain on the de Anza expedition (1775-1776).
The original adobe home was constructed in 1840.
Questions? Call us at 510-623-7907 or email us at info@museumoflocalhistory.org
Open dates and times for 2021:
- January – closed
- Saturday, February 13th from 10 am – 12 noon
- Saturday, March 13th from 10 am – 12 noon
- Saturday, April 10th from 10 am – 12 noon
- Saturday, May 8th from 10 am – 12 noon
- Saturday, June 12th from 10 am – 12 noon
- Saturday, July 10th from 10 am – 12 noon
- Saturday, August 14th from 10 am – 12 noon
- Saturday, September 11th from 10 am – 12 noon
- Saturday, October 9th from 10 am – 12 noon
- Saturday, November 13th from 10 am – 12 noon
- Saturday, December 11th from 10 am – 12 noon
