Sonoma County Museum
The Museum of Sonoma County, formerly known as the Sonoma County Museum, is a non-profit organization located in downtown Santa Rosa, California. 1909 is when its story starts. Pleasant highs of 65–84°F mark the mildest months, March, April, May, June, July, September, October and November.
A museum inside Santa Rosa
You can stay in Santa Rosa
Sonoma County Museum is inside Santa Rosa, which has 42 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from San Francisco
San Francisco is about 49 miles south and Sacramento is about 68 miles east (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Established in 1909
Sonoma County Museum dates from 1909. About ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Sep, Oct and Nov
March, April, May, June, July, September, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 65–84°. When to go ↓
An airport 7 miles away
Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County (STS) has airline service, about 7 miles from Sonoma County Museum.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Sonoma County Museum
The Museum of Sonoma County, formerly known as the Sonoma County Museum, is a non-profit organization located in downtown Santa Rosa, California. Its 7th St. campus comprises the historic 1910 Santa Rosa Post Office, a contemporary art gallery, and a sculpture garden. Between the two buildings, the Museum presents 10-12 rotating exhibitions per year and maintains a permanent collection of over 18,000 objects that document the region's rich history and celebrate local artists. The historic post office is on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1909
Where to stay near Sonoma County Museum
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Santa Rosa (42) and Calistoga (36).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Sonoma County Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa | in town | — | 42 28 hotels · 3 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 179,437 | $714K | C |
| Calistoga | 12 mi northeast | 20 min | 36 11 hotels · 21 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 4,954 | — | C+ |
| Rohnert Park | 7 mi south | 10 min | 13 10 hotels · 1 motel · 2 RV parks | 44,811 | $666K | C+ |
| Guerneville 25% vacation homes | 16 mi west | 25 min | 35 13 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 13 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 4,100 | $601K | — |
| Healdsburg | 15 mi northwest | 20 min | 30 19 hotels · 1 motel · 9 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 11,172 | $950K | C+ |
| Napa | 25 mi southeast | 35 min | 64 44 hotels · 2 motels · 16 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 76,562 | $856K | C |
| Sonoma | 17 mi southeast | 25 min | 25 13 hotels · 9 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins | 10,537 | $971K | B |
| Petaluma | 15 mi south | 20 min | 17 11 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds | 59,688 | $879K | C+ |
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Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Combine it with these
All of these are within 52 miles.
Big draw45 mi MuseumAlcatraz Federal Penitentiary
129 mi Ancient siteFort Ross
Big draw51 mi MuseumUSS Hornet
Big draw47 mi LandmarkLombard Street
Big draw50 mi Stadium & arenaChase Center
Big draw46 mi GardenPresidio of San Francisco
Big draw49 mi Stadium & arenaOracle Park
39 mi National MonumentMuir Woods National Monument757K visitors a yearPhoto credits
Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary: druchoy, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Fort Ross: Frank Schulenburg, CC BY-SA 4.0 · USS Hornet: kitmasterbloke, CC BY 2.0 · Lombard Street: The original uploader was Y6y6y6 at English Wikipedia., Public domain · Chase Center: Gregory Varnum, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Presidio of San Francisco: Robert Campbell, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Oracle Park: User Coasttocoast on en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Muir Woods National Monument: Unknown, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Sonoma County Museum: common questions
Is Sonoma County Museum in Santa Rosa?
Yes. It’s inside Santa Rosa, CA.
When is the best time to visit Sonoma County Museum?
March, April, May, June, July, September, October and November, with highs of 65–84°.
How far is Sonoma County Museum from San Francisco and Oakland?
About 49 miles south of San Francisco and about 54 miles southeast of Oakland, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Sonoma County Museum?
Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County (STS), about 7 miles away. The nearest big hub is Oakland San Francisco Bay (OAK), about 57 miles.
Where should I stay near Sonoma County Museum?
Santa Rosa (in town, 42 places to stay), Calistoga (12 mi, 36 places to stay) and Rohnert Park (7 mi, 13 places to stay).
Local tips in Santa Rosa
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.