Gold Country Museum Explained

Gold Country Museum
Map Type:California
Coordinates:38.8913°N -121.0754°W

The Gold Country Museum is a history museum located in Auburn, California, United States. It focuses on the history of the California Gold Rush in Placer County.

History

The museum is located in a building that was built in 1855, as the first Placer County hospital.[1]

Exhibitions

The museums exhibitions examine the California Gold Rush in the region. Exhibitions include a replica of a mining tunnel and an assayer's office, both which visitors walk through. There are also dioramas of a miner's cabin, a stamp mill, and a mining camp saloon.[1] [2] There are also exhibitions about gold mining techniques and the transportation aspects of getting to California during the rush. Visitors can also pan for gold, play a game of faro, and watch a video about the history of the gold rush.[1] The Museum also includes a large collection of medical implements.

External links

https://www.goldcountrymedicalmuseum.com/

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gold Country Museum. Sierra Nevada Geotourism MapGuide. National Geographic. 23 September 2012.
  2. Book: TourBook: Northern California. 2012. American Auto Association. Florida. 50.