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The Petaluma Historical Museum sits in the former library and now houses exhibits dedicated to Petaluma dairy, poultry, and Miwok Indian history from the 1850s. The museum sits in the Carnegie Library that began construction in 1904 and was designed by Brainerd Jones, a local architect. It is made from locally-quarried stone and has the biggest free-standing leaded glass dome within Norther California. The building itself has round leaded-glass windows, original fan-glass windows, and original interior columns and paneling, all in the neo-classical style. In addition to the museum, this building also houses a research library. The Petaluma Library Museum also hosts occasional events, such as fundraisers, receptions for the opening of new exhibits, cemetery tours, and talks regarding the history of specific Petaluma cultural artifacts. Admission is free.

20 4th St, Petaluma, CA, Phone: 707-778-4398

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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