Welcome to Merced County Courthouse Museum

Old Courthouse: 150 Years, 150 Stories
Merced County Courthouse Museum will open the “Old Courthouse: 150 Years, 150 Stories” exhibit on Saturday, October 4, at 10 a.m. ... read more

Celebrations and Festivals Around Merced County
Merced County Courthouse Museum will open the “Celebrations and Festivals Around Merced County” exhibit on Thursday, March 13, at 5 p.m. ... read more

Painting Merced County: Landmarks Immortalized by Artists
Merced County Courthouse Museum will open the “Painting Merced County: Landmarks Immortalized by Artists” exhibit on Thursday, October 10, at 5 p.m. ... read more

Merced County Times: 60 Years of Positive Press
Merced County Courthouse Museum will open the “Merced County Times: 60 Years of Positive Press” exhibit on Thursday, May 23, at 5 p.m. ... read more
Our museum houses 8500 square feet of exhibits, both permanent and rotating, which depict the history of Merced County as well as the settlers of the Great Central Valley. We are located in the county's three-story courthouse built in 1875, one of the oldest historical buildings in California. On the National Register of Historic Places, the architectural style of the building is Italianate, designed by State Capital Architect, Albert A. Bennett. Our museum is staffed by volunteers who devote their time into preserving and passing on the history of this great land to generations to come.
Museum Hours: Wednesday – Sunday, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Museum Hours: Wednesday – Sunday, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.