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Welcome to the Clarke Historical Museum​

The mission of the Clarke Historical Museum is to celebrate the rich and varied history of Northwestern California by preserving, sharing, and interpreting that history in ways that increase knowledge, enrich the spirit, engage the mind, and stimulate the imagination.

Whether a tourist or a local, a stop in Old Town Eureka is not complete without a visit to the Clarke Historical Museum.
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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.
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We look forward to making your next visit to Humboldt a historic one!
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DID YOU KNOW: Originally named the Clarke Memorial Museum after her parents,
it was renamed to become the Clarke Historical Museum in 2001!


Starting November 21st until April 1st 2023, we will be operating under our winter hour schedule and will be open Wednesday-Sunday 11am-4pm, closed on Mondays & Tuesdays.

​The Clarke will open late at 1 pm on Wednesday 03/13/2023. We apologize for the inconvenience. 
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Clarke Historical Museum will be open late during these Old Town Eureka events:
Friday Night Markets (resuming in July 2023)
Fridays 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
July - September
Eureka Arts Alive 
1st Saturday of the Month
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Looking for the Visitor Center? We just moved!
Find us at our new location in the brick building behind the gazebo at 108 F Street.


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Current Exhibits

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New in the Main Hall:
The Christmas Flood of 1964
Clothing of the 60's


New in Nealis Hall:
Fishing Rights
Birthing Traditions
Acorn Processing
​Pre-1900 Baskets from the Hover Collection
Cultural Continuity: Ceremonial Life
Stone Tool Use in the Pacific Northwest

....and brand new mini-exhibits
in ALL flat cases!

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New in the Emmerson Room:
Underpinnings:
​Behind the Scenes of Victorian Undergarments

The Silhouette

Upcoming Events

60s Dance Party!
March 25th, 6-9PM
1st Saturday Lecture Series
April 1st, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
TBA

More Digital Goodies
Ask a Curator Video Series
Clarke TikTok Videos
​Behind the Scenes at the Clarke
​Gather Post-Screening Panel
​HHS 2020 Presentations


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The Clarke Historical Museum would like to thank the readers of the North Coast Journal for voting us Best Museum in Humboldt County in 2022. Your support is appreciated and so important to us, and we are honored to have earned the title!

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Thank you to our business sponsors for their ongoing support of the Clarke Historical Museum!

2022-23 Premium Sponsors 

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Thanks for voting us as the Best Museum for 2021 and 2022!

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Clarke Historical Museum
240 E Street
​Eureka, California 95501
admin@clarkemuseum.org
(707) 443-1947
Open Wednesday-Sunday
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Closed Monday & Tuesday

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Open until 8:30 p.m. during Friday Night Markets
Open until 9 p.m. during Eureka Arts Alive
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