Founded in 1935, the Marin History Museum celebrates the traditions of innovation and creativity of the people of Marin County. Through exhibitions and educational programs, the Museum inspires honor for the past, an understanding of the present, and an imagination of the future. The Museum is located on the former Boyd Estate in San Rafael, former home of Arctic Explorer and adventurer Louise Arner Boyd.
Explore the links on the left side of this page to learn more about the Marin History Museum.
The Marin History Museum is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation and therefore all donations are tax deductible in accordance with IRS guidelines. The Museum does not receive tax dollars from the city, county, state or federal government and therefore we rely completely on the public's tax deductible contributions.
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