Museums in Placerville
This overview contains all museums in and around Placerville. Curious about which museums there are in Placerville? These are the museums:
Discover the best museums in Placerville and find out about the things to see and to do, exhibitions, opening hours, prices and discounts in the list of museums in Placerville, or apply filters and navigate through the map.
Placerville is a historic city located in El Dorado County, California, in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Originally known as "Hangtown" during the California Gold Rush of 1849, the city played a significant role in the western expansion and gold mining history of the United States.
Today, Placerville serves as the county seat of El Dorado County and maintains much of its Gold Rush-era character through its well-preserved historic downtown district. The city's cultural heritage is reflected in its architecture, with many buildings dating back to the mid-19th century.
The area is known for its apple orchards, wineries, and outdoor recreational opportunities in the nearby El Dorado National Forest. Several museums and historical sites in and around Placerville help preserve and share the region's rich mining and pioneer history.
This overview contains all museums in and around Placerville. Curious about which museums there are in Placerville? These are the museums:
Unfortunately we don’t know about any current exhibitions in and around Placerville.
Unfortunately we don’t know about any discount passes in Placerville.