1. Healdsburg Museum
City: Healdsburg, CA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (707) 431-3325
Address: 221 Matheson Street
Description: This museum is in a refurbished Carnegie library building and features both permanent and changing exhibits. The county’s history is depicted from prehistoric times to the present, and displays include antique firearms, 19th-century clothing, tools, and an outstanding collection of Pomo basketry and crafts. The archives contain more than 5,000 historical photographs and newspapers dating to 1865. Healdsburg Museum is open Thursday through Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
2. Plaza Arts Center
City: Healdsburg, CA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (707) 431-1970
Address: 130 Plaza Street
Description: I never miss a chance to stop by this gallery when I’m in Healdsburg. It’s an all-volunteer nonprofit organization that maintains two galleries under one roof: one for resident artists, who contribute space fees for exhibiting their work, and another for juried shows. Proceeds from sales are shared with local schools, and a couple of student shows are featured each year. The center also conducts art classes for kids and adults throughout the year.