Oakdale Museum & History Center

Oakdale Museum & History Center Located in the historic Sydnor-Prowse House, the Oakdale Museum is the oldest building in Oakdale, dating back to 1869.

It houses artifacts, memorabilia and photographs of Oakdale’s history. This page is meant to share a bit about the history of our great little town. Most people are not aware that we have civil war troops buried right here, or that the hwy was once an Indian trail. If you have a question, just ask.....we are happy to share the history. If you want to know more, come visit us at the museum....we ar

e happy to talk and or help with the research. The page is also managed by several people, who may or may not all appear as Oakdale Museum :)

Thanks to Oakdale Morning Market for making us the featured non-profit organization this morning. It was our special pri...
05/24/2026

Thanks to Oakdale Morning Market for making us the featured non-profit organization this morning. It was our special privilege to honor some of Oakdale’s past veterans on this Memorial Day weekend. Two of our City Councilmen, Jeff Kettering and Jarod Pitassi took our Oakdale history challenge and both aced it! Thanks also to museum volunteers Gary Jones and Linda King for always being on hand to make things happen!

Thank You Oakdale!
05/17/2026

Thank You Oakdale!

Our friends at the Genealogical Society of Stanislaus County asked us to spread the word about this wonderful project!
05/14/2026

Our friends at the Genealogical Society of Stanislaus County asked us to spread the word about this wonderful project!

04/26/2026

We were recently delighted to receive an original painting by Doug Kolsters to add to our railroad exhibit. Doug graciously donated the charming piece after it received the “Mayor’s Choice” award in a local show. His inspiration was a photograph of downtown taken when the big “Oakdale City of Almonds” sign hung over F Street and steam locomotives stopped traffic at the intersection of F and Yosemite. Kolsters also paints landscapes, seascapes and residential portraits. Visit us Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 1pm to 4pm to see the painting and learn more about Oakdale’s history!

Howdy to Oakdale Rodeo fans, cowboys and cowgirls..tap on YouTube belowDale Himes told me about this recent creation at ...
04/09/2026

Howdy
to Oakdale Rodeo fans, cowboys and cowgirls..
tap on YouTube below
Dale Himes told me about this recent creation at "old guys" breakfast Tues morning..
Dale plays piano in this fun, lively tune.
BTW, our "regular" museum at 212 West "F" St. Will be open this Thursday and Saturday 1 to 4:15 pm
Come on by...
Don Riise

dhimes3

03/31/2026

Oakdale has a Sno-White Drive In still in operation.

We had a full house Friday evening at the Oakdale Museum and History Center to hear Mike Ninneman’s lively presentation ...
03/29/2026

We had a full house Friday evening at the Oakdale Museum and History Center to hear Mike Ninneman’s lively presentation on the early railroads in Oakdale.Thanks to Mike and all those who attended.

All Aboard! Join us this Friday evening 3/27 (6:30 pm) at the Oakdale Museum & History Center (212 West F St parking in ...
03/25/2026

All Aboard! Join us this Friday evening 3/27 (6:30 pm) at the Oakdale Museum & History Center (212 West F St parking in back) for a program on early railroads and the origin of Oakdale!

03/23/2026

March 18 we were honored to welcome the current Leadership Oakdale class and Mayor Cher Barios to the museum. We love their enthusiasm and commitment to our community!

Address

212 W F Street
Oakdale, CA
95361

Opening Hours

Thursday 1pm - 4pm
Friday 1pm - 4pm
Saturday 1pm - 4pm

Telephone

(209) 844-5161

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