Ferndale Museum
The nonprofit Ferndale Museum, located in Ferndale, California, houses and exhibits artifacts, documents and papers from settlement during the California Gold Rush to the present including an active Bosch-Omori seismograph. For a second stop, Humboldt Redwoods is 24 mi away. Its mildest months, June to October, bring highs of 63–68°F.
A museum inside Ferndale
You can stay in Ferndale
Ferndale Museum is inside Ferndale, which has 8 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 63–68°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Ferndale Museum
The nonprofit Ferndale Museum, located in Ferndale, California, houses and exhibits artifacts, documents and papers from settlement during the California Gold Rush to the present including an active Bosch-Omori seismograph. The area of collection covers the lower Eel River Valley as far south as the Mattole River Valley and west to the Pacific Ocean. Collections include over 8,000 photographs, back issues of the Ferndale Enterprise newspaper, and family papers spanning 150 years.
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Nights near Ferndale Museum
The first towns with rooms are Ferndale (8) and Fortuna (12).
- 1Humboldt Redwoods
- 2Sequoia Park Zoo
- 3Arcata Wastewater Treatment Plant and Wildlife Sanctuary
- 4Clarke Historical Museum
- 5Humboldt Botanical Gardens
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Ferndale Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndale | in town | — | 8 1 hotel · 6 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 1,348 | $542K | B− |
| Fortuna | 6 mi east | 10 min | 12 5 hotels · 3 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 12,003 | $380K | B− |
| Eureka | 16 mi north | 25 min | 37 21 hotels · 9 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 1 RV park | 25,304 | $405K | D− |
| Arcata | 22 mi northeast | 35 min | 20 9 hotels · 2 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 19,047 | $485K | C− |
| Rio Dell | 10 mi southeast | 15 min | 2 1 motel · 1 RV park | 3,211 | $302K | C |
| Scotia | 11 mi southeast | 15 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 lodge or cabins | 405 | $342K | — |
| Fairhaven | 15 mi north | 20 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 campground | 293 | $454K | — |
| Fields Landing | 10 mi north | 15 min | 1 1 inn or B&B | 532 | $436K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
What else is near Ferndale Museum
A wider trip can take in these, within 59 miles.
57 mi National ParkRedwood National Park1.2M visitors a year
124 mi State parkHumboldt Redwoods State Park
53 mi Theme parkConfusion Hill215 mi Zoo & aquariumSequoia Park Zoo
58 mi State parkPrairie Creek Redwoods State Park
321 mi MuseumArcata Wastewater Treatment Plant and Wildlife Sanctuary
416 mi MuseumClarke Historical Museum
59 mi GardenHumboldt Botanical GardensPhoto credits
Redwood National Park: Michael Schweppe, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Humboldt Redwoods State Park: Jason Sturner, CC BY 2.0 · Confusion Hill: Tomas Sennett, Public domain · Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park: California Department of Parks and Recreation, Public domain · Arcata Wastewater Treatment Plant and Wildlife Sanctuary: Monotropa_uniflora (talk) (Uploads), Public domain · Clarke Historical Museum: NoeHill, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Humboldt Botanical Gardens: Jennie Sperling, Public domain
Ferndale Museum: common questions
Is Ferndale Museum in Ferndale?
Yes. It’s inside Ferndale, CA.
When is the best time to visit Ferndale Museum?
June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 63–68°.
What is the closest airport to Ferndale Museum?
California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County (ACV), about 29 miles away. The nearest big hub is Sacramento (SMF), about 193 miles.
Where should I stay near Ferndale Museum?
Fortuna (6 mi, 12 places to stay), Ferndale (in town, 8 places to stay) and Eureka (16 mi, 37 places to stay).
Notes from people in Ferndale
Share what you know in Ferndale’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.