In 1954, the Richmond Museum Association (RMA) was incorporated as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and remains one of the oldest organizations dedicated to preserving the history of Contra Costa County. The RMA is proud to celebrate 70 years of preserving history in 2024.
The RMA administers two historical sites with educational based programs for the benefit of the public including the Richmond Museum of History and Culture and the S.S. Red Oak Victory.
The RMA is governed by a board of up to sixteen directors headed by four board officers that forms an executive committee. To know information about the RMA Board of Directors, click here.
The Museum has two paid professional staff and a dedicated team of volunteers. The SS Red Oak Victory ship has a full-time live aboard volunteer and many dedicated volunteers.
Mission
The mission of the Richmond Museum Association (RMA) is to promote and encourage the study and research of Richmond, CA’s history (including the greater Richmond area) and to disseminate knowledge of that history; to collect, preserve, and maintain places of historical interest.
The RMA carries out this mission by operating two venues, the Richmond Museum of History (RMH) and the S.S. Red Oak Victory (ROV).
The RMH is housed in the City’s historic Carnegie Library and is located at 400 Nevin Avenue in Richmond, California.
The ROV is our WWII Victory ship berthed at the Port of Richmond. Both sites are open several days a week and provide educational programming related to local history.
About the Richmond Museum of History & Culture
SERVICES:
Exhibits
Tours and Presentations (Field Trips and Group Tours)
Presentations
Collections
Research
Venue
Public Programs
LOCATION:
Richmond Museum of History & Culture
400 Nevin Ave,
Richmond CA 94801
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Thursday – Sunday, 1 – 4 PM
ADMISSION FEES:
Pay what you can! Passes are also available through Discover & Go and Museums for All.
For Discover & Go, please use your local library’s Discover & Go program through their website, make a reservation, and then print out your museum pass. For more information, click here.
For Museums for All, please bring your SNAP EBT card and photo ID. For more information, click here.
About the S.S. Red Oak Victory
SERVICES:
Tours
Movie Nights (Monthly)
Pancake Breakfast (Monthly May – August)
Fall & Spring Dances
Rentals
LOCATION:
S.S. Red Oak Victory
1337 Canal Blvd. Berth 5,
Richmond, CA 94804
To contact us, please e-mail info@redoakvictory.us
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Sundays Only
Summer Hours: 10AM – 4PM
Winter Hours: 10AM – 3PM
To book tour groups of five or more people please contact us one week in advance at info@redoakvictory.us
ADMISSION FEES:
General Admission including Self-Guided Tour Pamphlet: $10
General Admission plus Docent-led Deck Tour: $15
General Admission plus Docent-led Deck and Engine Room Tour: $20 (12 Years Old and Over Only)
For information about preparing for your visit, click here.
Access to the ship requires walking up a gangway (stairs) of approximately 40 steps.
