The Fresno County Historical Museum is Open This Saturday! | December 21

Join us for the final public tours of the year and visit the Fresno County Historical Museum and Big Fresno Fair Museum on Saturday, December 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.! Admission and parking are free! Just park along Chance Ave. You can explore with audio tours and be guided by our knowledgeable Museum docents throughout your visit.

 

For more details on both museums, click here.

The Fresno County Historical Museum is Open This Saturday! | November 16

Did you know that you can visit both the Fresno County Historical Museum and The Big Fresno Fair Museum for FREE every third Saturday of the month? Join us on Saturday, November 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a tour of these award-winning museums! Admission and parking are free, with parking available in the Chance Ave. lot. Enjoy audio tours and knowledgeable Museum docents to guide you through your visit.

 

For more details on both museums, click here.

Saturday Fun for the Whole Family at our 2 Award-Winning Museums | July 20

The weather has been HOT but we have one of the COOLEST buildings in town (literally and figuratively)! Join us this weekend to take a tour of our award-winning Fresno County Historical Museum and Big Fresno Fair Museum on Saturday, July 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. here at the Fresno Fairgrounds. Admission and parking are free! Just park along Chance Ave.

 

For more details on both museums, click here.

Fresno County Historical Museum Open This Saturday!

Fresno County Historical Museum Open Every Third Saturday of the Month

Looking for something fun and COOL to do this Saturday? Head to the Fresno Fairgrounds on June 15 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. to check out our two award-winning museums, the Fresno County Historical Museum and The Big Fresno Fair Museum! In the Fresno County Historical Museum, learn about the rich history of Fresno County, different cultures and contributions, plus enjoy incredible artifacts and photos!

 

Admission and parking are free. Parking available in the Chance Ave. parking lot. Audio tours will guide visitors through the Museum, as well as Museum docents.

 

To get a sneak peak of the history the Fresno County Historical Museum holds, click here.

Big Fresno Fair Wins BIG for 2024 Best of Central California People’s Choice Awards!

Thank you, BFFs! 👏 We’re thrilled to announce that The Big Fresno Fair and the Fresno County Historical Museum took gold and silver home in the Fresno Bee’s “Best of Central California’s” People’s Choice Awards! Thank you for voting us as:

 

The Big Fresno Fair

  • Gold – Best Annual Event/Festival 🥇
  • Silver – Best Museum – Fresno County Historical Museum 🥈

 

You – our community, our BFFs, our biggest fans and fairgoers – are what makes our Big Fresno Fair so special! ♥ Thank you, BFFs for voting for us and congratulations to all of the winners who make our Valley so great! Mark your calendars for the 2024 Big Fresno Fair, October 2 – 14! 🎡

Fresno County Historical Museum Open This Saturday!

Fresno County Historical Museum Open Every Third Saturday of the Month

Looking for something fun and free to do this Saturday? Head to the Fresno Fairgrounds on May 18 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. to check out our two award-winning museums, the Fresno County Historical Museum and The Big Fresno Fair Museum! In the Fresno County Historical Museum, learn about the rich history of Fresno County, different cultures and contributions, plus enjoy incredible artifacts and photos!

 

Admission and parking are free. Parking available in the Chance Ave. parking lot. Audio tours will guide visitors through the Museum, as well as Museum docents.

 

To get a sneak peak of the history the Fresno County Historical Museum holds, click here.

Museums Open This Saturday | April 20

Fresno County Historical Museum Open Every Third Saturday of the Month

Looking for something fun and FREE to enjoy this Saturday? Head to the Fresno Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 20 to check out our two award-winning museums, the Fresno County Historical Museum and The Big Fresno Fair Museum! Hours are 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission and parking are free! Take a tour and learn about Fresno County’s rich history and some fun Fair history! Museum docents will also be available for questions.


More details can be found on our website here.

Museums Open This Saturday | March 16

Fresno County Historical Museum Open Every Third Saturday of the Month

Looking for some fun Saturday plans? Head to the Fresno Fairgrounds on Saturday March 16 to check out our two award-winning museums, the Fresno County Historical Museum and The Big Fresno Fair Museum! Hours are 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission and parking are free! Take a tour and learn about Fresno County’s rich history and some fun Fair history! Museum docents will also be available for questions.


More details can be found on our website here.

Vote For Us in the Fresno Bee Best of Central CA People’s Choice Awards!

The Fresno Bee’s 2024 Best of Central California People’s Choice awards are back! Be sure to vote for The Big Fresno Fair in these five categories:

 

  • Best Annual Event/Festival
  • Best Attraction
  • Best Family Attraction
  • Best Live Music Venue
  • Best Museum – Fresno County Historical Museum

 

The deadline to vote is Friday, March 8 at 5 p.m. To cast your vote, click here! You can vote daily in the link provided. Thank you in advance for voting for us!

Museums Open This Saturday | February 20

Fresno County Historical Museum Open Every Third Saturday of the Month

Looking for some fun Saturday plans? Head to the Fresno Fairgrounds on Saturday, February 17 to check out our two award-winning museums, the Fresno County Historical Museum and The Big Fresno Fair Museum! Hours are 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission and parking are free! Take a tour and learn about Fresno County’s rich history and some fun Fair history! Museum docents will also be available for questions.


More details can be found on our website here.