Welcome to the Clarke Historical Museum​

We are reopening July 8!
​Our temporary hours are now 9-4, Wednesday through Sunday

Click here for more information on private tours for front line workers and their families 

Whether a tourist or a local, a stop in Old Town Eureka is not complete without a visit to the Clarke Historical Museum.

Founded by Eureka High School teacher Cecile Clarke, the museum has been housed in the landmark Bank of Eureka building since 1960. The Clarke Museum proudly displays the rich history of Humboldt County, which includes vibrant Native American cultures, gold rush settlements, the lumber industry, prosperous ranching, farming and livelihoods wrung from the sea. Walking through period rooms and changing exhibits, visitors can glimpse Victorian elegance, remarkable craftsmanship, and everyday work, home, life and play from Humboldt County’s past.

We look forward to making your next visit to Humboldt a historic one!
The Clarke Historical Museum is also the site of the Eureka Visitor Center, operated by Humboldt Made.
They can be reached at 707 798 6411 .

Current Exhibits
The Clarke Museum in the News!
We do our very best to be open during the hours listed below, yet due to our small staff, it isn't always possible. Feel free to call in advance of your visit.
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Hours of Operation:

We are currently open shorter hours due to COVID-19

Wednesday-Sunday, 9 am-4 pm
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Eureka Arts Alive (Currently Postponed)
1st Saturday of the Month
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Friday Night Markets (Currently Online)
Fridays, 5-8 pm
May-September

240 E Street
Eureka, California 95501

(707) 443-1947
admin@clarkemuseum.org

Suggested Donation
 $5 person
$10 family

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Digital Content! 

​Immigration, Expulsion, Homecoming Virtual tours now on our website!

Coming soon
Nealis Hall Mini-Tours

Also 
Ask a Curator Video Series
​Behind the Scenes at the Clarke
Don't forget about our
Blog
and
Digital Exhibits!
The mission of the Clarke Historical Museum is the acquisition, preservation and educational display of
​ objects relating to the history of Eureka and Humboldt County's heritage.

Thanks for voting us as the Best Museum for 2018!