Mariposa Museum & History Center Inc

05/31/2026

Host your next event with us! For more details, visit MariposaMuseum.com, email [email protected], or call the museum at 20-966-2924.

05/30/2026

Become A Volunteer!
Are you looking to give back to your community or volunteer your time at a local organization?
Come visit the Mariposa Museum & History Center. We are always looking for volunteers who are interested in donating their time at the museum.
We have a variety of tasks and roles you can volunteer for, such as:

Docent

Tour Guide

Maintenance

Landscaping

Research

Gift Shop

Board member

And more! ​

For more information or to sign up as a volunteer, email us at [email protected], call at 209-966-2924, or stop by the Museum!

05/29/2026

Discover the stories of Mariposa County! Step into 175+ years of preserved history, from the Gold Rush booms to everyday life, documented in records, photos, and artifacts. The Mariposa Museum & History Center maintains one of the region’s most extensive private archives, including court records, naturalization papers, assessor rolls, census records, family history files, and more.

05/22/2026

Join Mariposa Museum & History Center at the 20th Annual Art, Wine & Wheels Festival on the lawn of the Mariposa County Courthouse this Saturday, May 23, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Stop by the Mariposa Museum booth, located by the Wine Tasting Booth, to:

🎟️ Pick up FREE RAFFLE tickets for a chance to win a gift basket.

⭕ Play ring toss games

🖍️ Enjoy the kids’ coloring table

🌳 Or take a break under the tree

We look forward to seeing you there!

05/19/2026

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05/16/2026

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05/12/2026

The Mad Hatters Mother's Day Tea Party proved to be a resounding success. The Mariposa Museum & History Center Inc. extends its gratitude to the outstanding volunteers, sponsors, board members, and staff for their invaluable contributions. We look forward to the next year's event. Mariposa Museum & History Center Inc

05/11/2026

Sierra Art Trails call to artists is open until June 1st!
The Mariposa Museum & History Center Inc has one spot left for the Sierra Art Trail. If interested, please contact the museum at (209)966-2924.

We invite you to apply for the biggest art event in the Sierra Nevada. The Annual Open Studio Tour showcases the work of local artists and artisans in homes, studios, galleries, and businesses across Eastern Madera and Mariposa Counties.
2026 marks twenty three years of Sierra Art Trails sharing the beauty and culture of local artists.

Entry Deadline: June 1st
Preview Exhibit: September 5th- October 11th
Preview Exhibit Reception: September 12th
Open Studio Tours: October 2nd-4th & 9th-11th