Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum

Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum Conveniently located in Groveland, CA - we welcome everyone from local residents to world travelers. FREE ADMISSION. Park in our convenient off-street lot.

The museum was founded by the Southern Tuolumne Historical Society in 2001. Visit our website and become a member today! The museum is a non-profit organization and all donations are tax deductible.

NO EXCUSE NOT TO ENJOY YOURSELF!The weather is looking real good for Saturday's Wine Tasting Cruise at PML. Sunny and 70...
05/14/2026

NO EXCUSE NOT TO ENJOY YOURSELF!
The weather is looking real good for Saturday's Wine Tasting Cruise at PML. Sunny and 70s - what's not to like? Come out for a great day on the water of Pine Mountain Lake to taste fine wines and snacks and enjoy being with your friends. From 2:30 to 6:30. Get your tickets at the Museum, visit the website for purchase forms, or pay at the door (Lake Lodge)..

IT SEEMS LIKE ONLY YESTERDAYWell, 25 years' worth of yesterdays. 2026 is the 25th anniversary of our Museum. And we're h...
05/07/2026

IT SEEMS LIKE ONLY YESTERDAY
Well, 25 years' worth of yesterdays. 2026 is the 25th anniversary of our Museum. And we're having a big party to celebrate. June 13 is the date for your calendar - at the Museum. Speeches, snacks, tours, and fun for the family - and a special video. Come out to join us to mark our Silver Anniversary! Be sure to be there to help us honor the day and the work of the Founders and all their community supporters.

THE BEST THERE IS ON PINE MOUNTAIN LAKE!Excitement is building for the latest STCHS Wine Tasting Cruise on Pine Mountain...
05/04/2026

THE BEST THERE IS ON PINE MOUNTAIN LAKE!
Excitement is building for the latest STCHS Wine Tasting Cruise on Pine Mountain Lake on May 16, less than 2 weeks away. The weather is forecast to just about perfect - warm and sunny. Tickets are still available either on the STCHS website or at the Museum (open Thurs - Sun, 10 - 2). Come out and enjoy a super-relaxing time cruising around the lake and sampling wine and snacks at a number of homes on the Lakeside.

IT'S NOT ALL FUN AND GAMES!On Sunday, May 3, STCHS had another of its volunteer "Work Days" at the Cobden Wells Fargo bu...
05/04/2026

IT'S NOT ALL FUN AND GAMES!
On Sunday, May 3, STCHS had another of its volunteer "Work Days" at the Cobden Wells Fargo buildings in Big Oak Flat. The weeds around the buildings were showing just how much they enjoyed the winter rains and recent warm weather. A small group of dedicated volunteers whacked them back to a manageable height (all the while preserving a nice stand of California poppies.) Thanks to them for a job well done (but not 100% complete just yet)!

Schedule Update: No Speaker this weekFor everyone looking to attend the STCHS monthly Speakers Series presentation this ...
04/27/2026

Schedule Update: No Speaker this week
For everyone looking to attend the STCHS monthly Speakers Series presentation this Friday (first Friday of the month), you now have an "opening" for something else for Friday, May 1. Due to scheduling challenges, we won't have a presentation this month. Instead, go out for that long-overdue fancy dinner in town. Or stay at home for that Netflix movie you've been angling to watch for a while. Or maybe take a sunset walk for some exercise.
We've got a good one slated for June, however, with presenters from Yosemite Park. Be sure to join us for that!

COME SEE THE LATEST AT THE MUSEUM!The Museum has just unveiled its newest exhibit: "Water - Precious as Gold." The displ...
04/10/2026

COME SEE THE LATEST AT THE MUSEUM!
The Museum has just unveiled its newest exhibit: "Water - Precious as Gold." The display tells the story of the 175-year effort to provide plentiful, reliable water to Groveland and Big Oak Flat. Starting with the Gold Rush mining era, the people of our area have worked to overcome the challenges of 6 months of scarce water. The exhibit chronicles the human ingenuity needed to overcome Nature's challenge - from the "Big Gap Flume" to the "inverted siphon" to Hetch Hetchy tunnels. Come to the Museum to learn about our history as well as our continuing challenge for the future. Special thanks to Kathy Brown, our displays coordinator, for her dedication to realize this addition to our Museum.

A UNIQUE LOOK AT MOTHERLODE MINESAn audience of 70 Grovelanders were fascinated and thoroughly entertained at the STCHS ...
04/04/2026

A UNIQUE LOOK AT MOTHERLODE MINES
An audience of 70 Grovelanders were fascinated and thoroughly entertained at the STCHS Speakers program on Friday, April 3. Max Wheeler - joined by his friend Nick Jones - gave a once-in-a-life time glimpse into the Gold Rush tunnels and mine under Sonora. Max explores the vast system of underground passageways from the mining days and presented a number of unique photos and videos from those explorations. It was truly an eye-opening and mind-blowing adventure to see. Max's book on his exploits is coming out shortly. Be sure to check it out! Our sincere thanks to Max and Nick for sharing their underground world.

DON'T FORGET - STCHS FRIDAY SPEAKERThe next presentation in the STCHS Speakers Series is this Friday, April 3, at the Re...
04/01/2026

DON'T FORGET - STCHS FRIDAY SPEAKER
The next presentation in the STCHS Speakers Series is this Friday, April 3, at the Resilience Center, at 7 p.m. Maxx Wheeler, the noted explorer of tunnels and mines in the Motherlode, will share some of his underground exploits. It's sure to be a fascinating glimpse into "the world beneath our feet." See you there!

DIG INTO HISTORY, GROVELAND!STCHS is pleased to sponsor Maxx Wheeler as its next presenter in the STCHS Speaker Series o...
03/15/2026

DIG INTO HISTORY, GROVELAND!
STCHS is pleased to sponsor Maxx Wheeler as its next presenter in the STCHS Speaker Series on Friday, April 3 at 7 p.m. at the Resilience Center. Maxx is a well-known adventurer of the underground world in the Motherlode - meaning the mine shafts, tunnels, and other subterranean passageways beneath our feet. A prolific participant in social media and YouTube, he will discuss his new book profiling his explorations. Don't miss it. It should be a "deep" experience for all of us. (Sorry.)

NEVER TOO SOON TO SAVE THE DATEThe ever-popular STCHS Wine Tasting Cruise is coming up on Saturday, May 16, 2:30 - 6:30,...
03/08/2026

NEVER TOO SOON TO SAVE THE DATE
The ever-popular STCHS Wine Tasting Cruise is coming up on Saturday, May 16, 2:30 - 6:30, on the Lake. A day on the water with your friends, gourmet snacks and fine wine on the dock - what's not to like? Come by the Museum to buy your tickets or visit the Museum website for purchase forms. It's sure to be a sell-out, so get your tickets now and put it on your calendar.

GREAT PHOTOS, GREAT TALKOver 75 Groveland residents and friends gathered at the Resilience Center on Friday night to hea...
03/07/2026

GREAT PHOTOS, GREAT TALK
Over 75 Groveland residents and friends gathered at the Resilience Center on Friday night to hear local wildlife photographer Robb Hirsch discuss his work as part of STCHS Speaker Series. Robb shared stories of his adventures behind the camera, fascinating insights into animals' lives, as well as few photography tips," such as "camera traps" and "depth of field." And the photos themselves were outstanding. Thank you, Robb, for a night to remember for all!

Address

18990 Main Street
Groveland, CA
95321

Opening Hours

Friday 10am - 2pm
Saturday 10am - 4:30pm
Sunday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+12099620300

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