There Are 5 Quirky Museums Hiding In The Small Town Of Fort Bragg, California
By Ben Jones|Published April 26, 2022
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Ben Jones is at heart an adventurer who delights in inspiring others. A former reporter and photojournalist, he explored towns large and small as a Wisconsin correspondent for USA Today. He later became a lead photographer and senior copywriter for an award-winning destination marketing agency, before founding Boldland Creative, a company that produces photography, video, and other content for travel destinations. Jones has completed photography and content projects in more than 15 states and when he’s not looking through a camera or at his Macbook you’ll find him exploring the world’s lakes and forests.
Fort Bragg is a small town on the Pacific coast but there’s nothing small about the experiences visitors can discover. If you can pull yourself away from the stunning ocean views, Fort Bragg has a collection of museums that is as unusual as it is fascinating – on one outing, you can learn about lumberjacks, tattoo artists, sea life, and more. Read on to learn more about the quirky museums hiding in Fort Bragg.
1. Sea Glass Museum
Sea Glass Museum, 303 N Main St Ste F, Fort Bragg, CA 95437, USA
Fort Bragg’s beaches are said to have the highest concentration of sea glass in the country. Take in the colorful wonders of sea glass at this unusual museum.
This is no ordinary museum. For starters, Triangle Tattoo is an old-school working tattoo parlor. It’s also one of only a few museums in the world dedicated to the display of tattoo artifacts – learn all about this art and if you like, pick up something that will help you remember the day forever!
Noyo Center for Marine Science aims to inspire ocean conservation through education, exploration, and experience. Visit their huge skeleton displays and use the center’s telescopes to spot whales!
4. Mendocino Coast Model Railroad & Historical Society
Mendocino Coast Model Railroad & Historical Society
This cool little museum will appeal to railroad lovers of all ages. Multiple model trains run simultaneously and there’s a hands-on area for kids. You’ll find the museum behind the Skunk Depot in Fort Bragg.
5. Guest House Museum
Guest House Museum, 343 N Main St, Fort Bragg, CA 95437, USA
This old house in Fort Bragg rose from the peak of the lumber days. The Guest House once served as a showplace for Union Lumber wood products - today it holds images and artifacts that tell the story of the logging era.
These museums are just the start of the awesome things you can see and do in Fort Bragg – learn more on the Fort Bragg website. Once you’ve taken in Fort Bragg’s museums, here’s a road trip that will help you fall in love with northern California all over again.
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