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.
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New Hours for 2026
11am - 5pm
Wednesday through Sunday
NOTE: The Museum will be closed on Friday April 17th, due to an unexpected power outage
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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! |
DID YOU KNOW: Originally named the Clarke Memorial Museum after her parents,
it was renamed to become the Clarke Historical Museum in 2001! |
Exhibits Open Feb. 7th - Dec. 31st, 2026
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Noir at the Clarke
A 1920s-40s speakeasy-themed evening of fundraising fun! April 11th, 7:00-10:00pm (doors & bar open at 6:30pm) Click here for more info and to purchase tickets |
Saturday Speaker
NOTE: There is no Saturday Speaker in April.
Speaker: Jerry Rohde
Topic: Northern Humboldt Hinterlands
May 2nd, 2:30-3:30
Free event!
NOTE: There is no Saturday Speaker in April.
Speaker: Jerry Rohde
Topic: Northern Humboldt Hinterlands
May 2nd, 2:30-3:30
Free event!
Arts Alive
6:00-9:00 pm
The first Saturday of every month.
Free basketry demonstrations and tours available
6:00-9:00 pm
The first Saturday of every month.
Free basketry demonstrations and tours available
Dorothy McKinnon: Pine Needle Baskets
Indigenous Sports: From the Traditional Stick Game to The Olympics
Weavers of The Hover Collection
The Clarke Historical Museum would like to thank the readers of the North Coast Journal for voting us Best Museum in Humboldt County in 2024. Your support is appreciated and so important to us, and we are honored to have earned the title!
Thank you to our grant donors and business sponsors for their ongoing support of the Clarke Historical Museum!
2024 Grant Awards
2023-24 Premium Sponsors
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2023-24 Sponsors
Saturday Speaker
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Thanks for voting us as the Best Museum for 2024!
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