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Discover Our Museums

3/12/2020

 
Oroville is rich with history in its many museums. Continue reading to learn a little bit more about each of the museums.
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Bolt's Antique Tool Museum contains a collection of over 15,000 tools dating back to the 1820's. Not only will you learn about the evolution of tools throughout the years, but you will also be able to enjoy pictures of earlier times.  
The C.F. Lott Home in Sank Park is a beautiful Victorian Home that captures a part in Oroville History. Check out it to glimpse into a less complicated lifestyle and era.
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The Chinese Temple highlights the major ways of life in China. There are five separate buildings in this complex including three active chapels.
The Feather River Nature Center and Native Plant Park is set right off of the scenic Feather River. Included is a historic bath house with nature displays, artifacts, minerals and native plants.
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The Pioneer History Museum is full of artifacts from Oroville's early pioneer days. Inside you will find two floors full of displays and artifacts.
The Ehmann Home is knows as "the house that olives built. Learn the story of Freda Ehmann who is considered to be the mother of the local olive industry.
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The Butte County Historical Society Museum contains a ton of Oroville History. There is also a research archive available.
The Lake Oroville Visitor Center not only has an amazing viewing tower that looks over Lake Oroville, but also provides some history on Oroville and the Oroville Dam.
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Use the map below to head to your next favorite museum!

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  • Home
  • Visitor's Guide
    • Recreation >
      • Hiking & Biking
      • Water Activities
      • Hunting & Fishing
      • Equestrian
    • Dining
    • Signature Events >
      • Arbor Day Festival
      • Wildflower & Nature Festival
      • Feather Fiesta Days
      • Farmers Market
      • Olive Festival
      • Juneteenth Celebration
      • Oroville Fourth of July
      • Salmon Festival
      • Veteran's Day Parade
      • Parade of Lights
      • Snow Goose Festival
    • Events Calendar
    • Farms & Wine >
      • Farms
      • Wineries
    • Lodging
    • Points of Interest >
      • Museums
      • Entertainment
  • Resources
    • * Oroville Chamber
    • * Lake Oroville
    • Business Directory
    • Blog
  • Contact