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San Mateo County History Museum Continues its FREE First Friday Program on May 3, 2024

Article Source: County of San Mateo - CA

The San Mateo County History Museum continues its “FREE first Fridays” programs on May 3, 2024.

Not only is admission free the entire day (10 a.m. until 4 p.m.), but two programs are planned for the public without any fees.

At 11 a.m., in celebration of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, preschoolers can join Museum staff and learn about Japanese musical traditions.

They will make their own taiko drums. Then Museum staff will conduct a reading within its Land of Opportunity exhibit.

There the youngsters will hear the story, Ten Oni Drummers.

At 2 p.m., Museum docents will lead tours of the museum for adults.

The San Mateo County History Museum is located at 2200 Broadway within the 114-year-old “Old Courthouse” in Redwood City.

It features exhibits related to the use of natural resource, suburban development, ethnic experience, and entrepreneurial achievement on the Peninsula from the time of Ohlone Indian through today
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The Museum is open every day except Monday, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.

The “Free First Fridays” program is sponsored by Monterra Credit Union.

For more information contact www.historysmc.org or 650-299-0104.

Megan Nussbaum

Associate Education Director

San Mateo County Historical Association

650-299-0104 x 231