A small museum in downtown Sebastopol featuring local history with rotating exhibits. Free and open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays, 11 am – 2 pm.
261 South Main Street
Sebastopol, CA 95472
Phone: 707-829-6711
Open Saturdays and Sundays, 11 am – 2 pm
Note: The museum is next to the Chamber of Commerce, and across from the post office
More About the Museum
The West County Museum is a small volunteer-run local museum with several permanent exhibits featuring West Sonoma County’s original Pomo native settlers, early agricultural history, and our connection to the famous horticulturalist Luther Burbank. We also have featured exhibits, changing several times per year, highlighting unique aspects of our local heritage. The museum includes a small gift shop, as well as informed volunteers who are able to answer questions. We are volunteer-run, and are supported through donations by our visitors.
Current Exhibit
“BASKET FULL OF HISTORY“
A Look at Sebastopol’s Grocery Markets from 1890 to the present day.
Markets have been a major part of our local history, with many local folks owning, shopping, or working the stores. One market has been here since 1925, another has a 60+ year history in one location. Take a trip down memory lane with photographs, vintage product containers, and current packing boxes. Local markets have loaned us everything from a large 8’ street sign to counter top scales. Open weekends from 11-2pm.
Photo Collection
With over 8,000 donated photographs in our constantly growing collection, West County Museum offers a unique window into our past.
Artifact Collection
Our artifacts are housed in a Pacific Fruit Express ‘boxcar’ that once traveled the electric rails of the Petaluma and Santa Rosa Railway that helped establish businesses, employment and apple dynasties in West County.
P&SR Electric Railway Depot
Built in 1917 and restored in the 1980’s, the Petaluma and Santa Rosa Electric Railway Depot is home to the West County Museum.
Photo Collection
With over 8,000 donated photographs in our constantly growing collection, West County Museum offers a unique window into our past.
Artifact Collection
Our artifacts are housed in a Pacific Fruit Express ‘boxcar’ that once traveled the electric rails of the Petaluma and Santa Rosa Railway that helped establish businesses, employment and apple dynasties in West County.