Clarke Historical Museum, Eureka

Name: Clarke Historical Museum
Address: 240 E St, Eureka, 95501-0433, United States
Telephone: +1 707-443-1947

#6 among attractions in Eureka

Museum, Top attraction, History museum

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Facts and practical information

The Clarke Historical Museum in Eureka, California contains the area's premier collection of California North Coast regional and cultural history. The facility has an entire Native American wing, Nealis Hall, which features an extensive internationally recognized collection of basketry, regalia, stoneware, implements, and other objects indicative of the culture and creativity of local and regional Native American groups including the Wiyot, Yurok, Karuk and Hupa Tribes. The Eureka Visitors Center is located in the main hall of the museum. The Clarke Museum is a 501 3 non-profit. ()

Built: 1911 (113 years ago)Coordinates: 40°48'13"N, 124°9'58"W

Address

240 E StEureka CityEureka 95501-0433 United States

Contact

+1 707-443-1947

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Clarke Historical Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Old Town Eureka, HSU First Street Gallery, Eureka Theater, Morris Graves Museum of Art.

~460 ftNW
Square
Old Town Eureka, Eureka
3 min walk • Old Town Eureka in Eureka, California, is a historic district listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places. It is an 350-acre area containing 154 buildings mostly from the Victorian era.
~610 ftNW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
HSU First Street Gallery, Eureka
3 min walk • HSU First Street Gallery was a contemporary, fine arts gallery located in the E. Janssen Building at 422 1st Street in the historic Old Town district of Eureka, California.
~1060 ftS
Concerts and shows, Theater
Eureka Theater, Eureka
6 min walk • The Eureka Theater is an Art Moderne–style cinema built in 1939 in Eureka, California. The movie theater was initially proposed in 1937 as part of a larger development that would include a five-story, 162-room hotel, which was soon scaled back to the theater with flanking commercial spaces. Built by theater magnate George M.
~1230 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art gallery
Morris Graves Museum of Art, Eureka
6 min walk • The Humboldt Arts Council is the official Humboldt County, California, USA arts council, and is located in the Morris Graves Museum of Art.
0.4 miE
Architecture, Vernacular architecture
Carson Mansion, Eureka
12 min walk • The Carson Mansion is a large Victorian house located in Old Town, Eureka, California.
~460 ftSE
40°48'9"N • 124°9'54"W
Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, Eureka
3 min walk • Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Theater
0.5 miNE
40°48'24"N • 124°9'25"W
Halvorsen Park, Eureka
14 min walk • Park
~510 ftN
Museum, Art gallery
E. Janssen Building, Eureka
3 min walk • The E. Janssen Building at 422 First Street, Eureka, California, is a two-story Italianate commercial building. It was built in 1875 to be a hardware and general merchandise store.
1 miE
40°48'28"N • 124°8'49"W
Blue Ox Millworks, Eureka
27 min walk • Park, Museum, Factory tours
0.7 miN
Island
Tuluwat Island, Eureka
17 min walk • Tuluwat Island is located on Humboldt Bay within the city of Eureka, California. The 1860 Wiyot Massacre was perpetrated in the village of Tolowot or Tuluwat on this island. A National Historic Landmark encompasses the midden at Gunther Island Site 67.
~1550 ftSE
Museum
Humboldt County Historical Society, Eureka
8 min walk • The Humboldt County Historical Society is a regional historical society, primarily focused on the history of Humboldt County, California. Offices, bookstore, collections, and research staff are located in Eureka.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Clarke Historical Museum open?

Clarke Historical Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 11 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Clarke Historical Museum?

Nearby attractions include Old Town Eureka, Eureka (3 min walk), Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, Eureka (3 min walk), E. Janssen Building, Eureka (3 min walk), HSU First Street Gallery, Eureka (3 min walk).