Museum of San Carlos History

Museum of San Carlos History The Museum of San Carlos History is a link to the past. Visit and learn about the way we were.

This year, hosted an interactive art activity, asking visitors to share their favorite Hometown Days memories, what mak...
05/23/2026

This year, hosted an interactive art activity, asking visitors to share their favorite Hometown Days memories, what makes San Carlos so special, and what they think 2076 will look like.

By Sunday evening, the wooden display frames were completely filled with colorful tags, each one telling a unique story, memory, or futuristic prediction about our beautiful town.

You can still be a part of it! The interactive art exhibit has officially moved to the Museum of San Carlos History!

Stop by 533 Laurel Street Saturday between 1 and 4 to check out the displays, read what your neighbors had to say and add your very own thoughts to the exhibit —what is your favorite memory of San Carlos?

Drop it in the comments below!

Huge thanks to Conor, Jack, Kai, and Matthew for your amazing fundraising support. The Museum is honored that you chose ...
05/08/2026

Huge thanks to Conor, Jack, Kai, and Matthew for your amazing fundraising support. The Museum is honored that you chose us for your ROPES project!

These students from Arroyo School helped us add a California Republic flag to our collection and purchase a new sign-in device.

Visit us at 533 Laurel Street every Saturday from 1-4 pm and check out these generous gifts.

Thank you to everyone who supported the Museum at our delicious fundraiser at Blue Line Pizza San Carlos. 🍕🥰😋A huge THAN...
05/02/2026

Thank you to everyone who supported the Museum at our delicious fundraiser at Blue Line Pizza San Carlos. 🍕🥰😋

A huge THANK YOU to Blue Line for being so generous. You really are a wonderful ‘slice of the community’. 🍕👍🥰

Suggestion…come and tour the Museum on a Saturday afternoon from 1-4pm and then walk one block to enjoy a pizza at Blue Line. (Their salads are delicious too!)

Thank you to all from the Villagers (docents) at 533 Laurel.

THURSDAY - ALL DAY 🍕🍕 April 30th 🍕🍕Please help raise some dough for the Museum of San Carlos History. Blue Line Pizza is...
04/30/2026

THURSDAY - ALL DAY 🍕🍕 April 30th 🍕🍕

Please help raise some dough for the Museum of San Carlos History.

Blue Line Pizza is generously partnering with the Museum on Thursday, April 30th for a fundraiser.

All day, 15% of all food purchases will be donated to the Museum of San Carlos History. 🍕💰

🍽️ 🍕Dine in - tell the server you are part of the Museum of San Carlos History fundraiser

☎️ 🍕Phone order - mention promo code MUSEUMOFSCLOVESBLP (for pickup orders)

💻 🍕Online order - click “apply code” and type MUSEUMOFSCLOVESBLP (for pickup orders)

***donation DOES NOT apply to delivery orders like Door Dash

Mark your calendar: THURSDAY, APRIL 30th

Go to Blue Line Pizza at 1201 San Carlos Avenue - come hungry and enjoy their award-winning pizza while hanging out with your family and friends.

🍕💰15% of all food purchases will be donated to the Museum of San Carlos History 🍕💰

Thank you, Blue Line Pizza and our friends in the community, for supporting the Museum at this delicious fundraiser. 🍕🍕🍕

No need to cook next Thursday, April 30th. Relax and enjoy a delicious meal at Blue Line and support the Museum. Bring y...
04/24/2026

No need to cook next Thursday, April 30th. Relax and enjoy a delicious meal at Blue Line and support the Museum. Bring your co-workers and friends!

Please help raise some dough for the Museum of San Carlos History. Blue Line Pizza is generously partnering with the Museum on Thursday, April 30th for a fundraiser. All day, 15% of all food purchases will be donated to the Museum of San Carlos History. 🍕💰

🍽️ 🍕Dine in - tell the server you are part of the Museum of San Carlos History fundraiser

☎️ 🍕Phone order - mention promo code MUSEUMOFSCLOVESBLP

💻 🍕Online order - click "apply code" and type MUSEUMOFSCLOVESBLP

Mark your calendar: THURSDAY, APRIL 30th

Go to Blue Line Pizza at 1201 San Carlos Avenue - come hungry and enjoy their award-winning pizza while hanging out with your family and friends.

🍕💰15% of all food purchases will be donated to the Museum of San Carlos History 🍕💰 Thank you, Blue Line Pizza and our friends in the community, for supporting the Museum at this delicious fundraiser. 🍕🍕🍕

A recent flyer in San Carlos residents’ mailboxes highlighted the city as it is today.At the Museum, we offer the histor...
04/21/2026

A recent flyer in San Carlos residents’ mailboxes highlighted the city as it is today.
At the Museum, we offer the historic perspective. Swipe →
The Museum of San Carlos History, 533 Laurel Street, is open Saturdays, 1–4 pm.
We invite you to visit and learn more.

Please help raise some dough for the Museum of San Carlos History. Blue Line Pizza is generously partnering with the Mu...
04/14/2026

Please help raise some dough for the Museum of San Carlos History. Blue Line Pizza is generously partnering with the Museum on Thursday, April 30th for a fundraiser. All day, 15% of all food purchases will be donated to the Museum of San Carlos History. 🍕💰

🍽️ 🍕Dine in - tell the server you are part of the Museum of San Carlos History fundraiser

☎️ 🍕Phone order - mention promo code MUSEUMOFSCLOVESBLP

💻 🍕Online order - click "apply code" and type MUSEUMOFSCLOVESBLP

Mark your calendar: THURSDAY, APRIL 30th

Go to Blue Line Pizza at 1201 San Carlos Avenue - come hungry and enjoy their award-winning pizza while hanging out with your family and friends.

🍕💰15% of all food purchases will be donated to the Museum of San Carlos History 🍕💰 Thank you, Blue Line Pizza and our friends in the community, for supporting the Museum at this delicious fundraiser. 🍕🍕🍕

While Artemis II is up in space on its epic lunar mission, did you know that San Carlos was once home to NASA astronaut...
04/07/2026

While Artemis II is up in space on its epic lunar mission, did you know that San Carlos was once home to NASA astronaut?

Rex J. Walheim is a veteran of three space flights. During his career, he has logged more than 36 days in space, including over 36 hours across five spacewalks.

If you were going to space, what would you take with you?

Come discover more about Rex’s story at the Museum of San Carlos History, 533 Laurel Street, San Carlos.

Every Saturday | 1–4 pm

Happy Easter from the Museum of San Carlos History. 🐰The Museum at 533 Laurel Street will be open on Saturday afternoon ...
04/04/2026

Happy Easter from the Museum of San Carlos History. 🐰

The Museum at 533 Laurel Street will be open on Saturday afternoon from 1-4pm.

Please stop by and enjoy a FREE tour if you’re downtown shopping for items to fill your Easter baskets.

🐰 Nielson’s Fur advertisement from 1968

🐰 Lions egg hunt article from 1972

Women’s History Month continues at the Museum of San Carlos History.Doña Maria Soledad Ortega de Argüello was born near ...
03/28/2026

Women’s History Month continues at the Museum of San Carlos History.

Doña Maria Soledad Ortega de Argüello was born near Santa Barbara in 1797. She was one of Sergeant Ortega’s 13 grandchildren. Sergeant Ortega was a member of the Portola Expedition, the first Europeans to explore the Bay Area. At the age of 25, Maria Soledad married Luis Antonio Argüello, the first native born governor of California. Upon their marriage in 1822 the newlyweds lived at the Presidio at Monterey during Luis Antonio’s governorship. Upon appointment as governor, Luis Antonio became Don Luis and his wife, Doña Maria.

After his death in 1830, she took over Rancho life herself, raising five children and defending her land in court. In 1835, her claim was officially confirmed under Mexican rule.

Later, after the Mexican-American War, she again fought to secure her rights, successfully confirming the Rancho under U.S. law.

One of the few women who didn’t just inherit history but actively shaped it.

Discover the story of Doña Maria Argüello at the Museum of San Carlos History.
533 Laurel Street | Open Saturdays, 1–4 PM

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533 Laurel Street
San Carlos, CA
94070

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1pm - 4pm

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(650) 631-5832

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