Saturday, August 8th, Celebrate Richmond’s 121st Birthday with the Richmond Museum Open House!

FREE FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT

Step inside and explore Richmond’s past through historic photographs, artifacts, and exhibits that tell the story of our city’s people, places, and progress. Meet museum staff, volunteers, and board members to learn how we’re preserving the past and building for the future. Discover the role that each and every person in Richmond’s incredible and diverse community can play in making it happen!

Later in the evening, head over to Richmond’s very own Factory Bar and participate in a raffle drawing featuring prizes, such as:

• Richmond Museum of History & Culture vouchers for a scanned copy of a historic photo PLUS a behind-the-scenes RMA collection tour
• Historic photograph prints courtesy of the Richmond Museum of History & Culture
• AND more!

At the event:
Raffle tickets benefiting the Richmond Museum of History & Culture – Raffle tickets can be purchased at both the Museum & The Factory Bar.
Informational tables for the Museum
Meet the staff, board, and volunteers
Richmond Guess Who Game!
Educational interactive activity from our educational program

About the Richmond Museum of History & Culture (RMH&C)

The RMH&C operates administratively from Wednesday to Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm, and is open to the public Thursday to Sunday, 1 pm to 4 pm. We offer permanent and seasonal exhibits, family-oriented programs, field trips, research room access by appointment, and venue rentals. In 2020, we expanded our focus to include “Culture” in our name, reflecting our commitment to better represent the diverse community we serve.

About the Richmond Museum Association (RMA)

Founded in 1954, the Richmond Museum Association (RMA) has been dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of Richmond, CA, and the surrounding area for 70 years. As a non-profit organization, our mission is to:

• Promote and encourage the study and research of Richmond’s history.
• Disseminate knowledge of Richmond’s historical significance.
• Collect, preserve, and maintain historical places and artifacts.

We manage the largest collection related to Richmond, offering exhibits, tours, public programs, and more. Our sites include:

• Richmond Museum of History & Culture (RMH&C) at 400 Nevin Avenue, focusing on Richmond’s history and culture.
• SS Red Oak Victory Museum at 1337 Canal Boulevard Berth 5, a WWII-era cargo ship highlighting Richmond’s WWII Homefront.