Modoc County Historical Museum - Alturas, California
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The Modoc County Historical Museum in Alturas, California.
Waymark Code: WM2MAT
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 11/19/2007
Views: 33
The Modoc County Historical Museum is located at 600 South Main Street in Alturas, California. The museum is open from May to October on Tuesday to Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The museum was established in 1967 with the purchase of a large private collection of historic artifacts. The original museum was located in the nearby Veterans Memorial Building and opened to the public in 1968. The current building was completed in 1984. The museum contains a large collection of artifacts and firearms including artifacts depicting the native life-styles of the three cultures that inhabited this region.
Theme:
Cultural history of Modoc County.
Street Address:
600 South Main Street
Alturas, California 96101
Food Court: no
Hours of Operation:
May to October
Tuesday to Saturday
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Cost: 5.00 (listed in local currency)
Museum Size: Medium
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
Gift Shop: Not Listed
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