Museum of The San Ramon Valley
925-837-3750
This tiny jewel of the San Ramon Valley is a delightful and time-consuming destination. Housed in the historic and beautifully restored Southern Pacific train depot and staffed by knowledgeable Danville residents who are eager to share the town's history, the museum is filled with local lore and plenty of reading materials.
The space is host to ever-changing art exhibits and school field trips. Over the summer, there's Big Train Day followed by model train exhibits and in the fall, Indian Life. The museum's permanent exhibit includes artifacts ranging from the prehistoric to modern day. Of particular interest is a working Morse-code machine, a turn-of-the-century freight scale and a mural depicting the entire history of the Valley.
- Fax: 925-552-9693
- Hours: Winter hours: Fri, 1pm - 4pm; Sat, 10am - 1pm; Sun, Mon - Thu, closed;
- Handicap Accessible: The ramp is handicapped accessible.
- Ticket information: Family: $5; Adults: $3; Kids: $1, Students: $2
- Student discounts: Yes
- Senior discounts: No
- Private parties: No
- Food/drink: No
- Alcohol served: No
- Coat/bag check: No
- Parking: Free lot
- What makes this community special?: "Even after all these years, Danville is still a very family-oriented town, with lots of activities for everyone."
- What is an interesting historical or little known fact about this town?: Elliot's Bar was an ice cream parlor during Prohibition. Eugene O'Neill's Tao House is in Danville.
- Guided tours?: Yes
- Audio tours?: No
- Gift shop: Yes
- Cameras allowed?: Yes
- Membership levels: Individual
