Del Norte County History Museum, Crescent City

It's hard to describe and a true treasure. I could spend a week exploring it. Not a 5 star because there is some very disturbing history presented without much context or awareness. It's a lot and I can only imagine the impact on a person with Asian or Native American or Black identity. The staff were kind and full of stories about the historic shipwreck. I hope they embrace additional curation to bring more transparency and accountability to this truly special collection.

My husband and I have visited quite a few museums in NorCal and Southern Oregon. This museum is one of the *best*! The woven Native American baskets are incredibly made; there's a detailed history of people and places around Crescent City and the entire county; and one of the most amazing things to see is the original Fresnel lens that came out of the St. George Reef Lighthouse! The lens alone is worth going into the museum, and with a $5/person donation request, it's well worth it. *If you'd like to see the Lighthouse it came out of, on clear days you can see it from Point St. George.