Chico Historic Activities and Museums
Patrick Ranch
10381 The Midway, 892-152
Patrick Ranch, run by the nonprofit Far Western Heritage Association, is 28 acres’ worth of cultural and agricultural history near Chico. The ranch hosts two annual events: the California Nut Festival in January and the Threshing Bee in June.
Chico Museum
141 Salem St., 891-4336
The Chico Museum, located in the historic Carnegie Library building in downtown Chico near CSU, Chico, is open Wed-Sun from noon-4. Free, but consider donating. There are rotating and permanent exhibits, with the latter including a Chinese temple and historical artifacts.
Chico Air Museum
170 Convair Ave., 345-6468
The nonprofit Chico Air Museum is located at the Chico Municipal Airport and celebrates local aviation history. There are planes for kids to climb into, and educational displays. Opens Saturdays from 10am-4pm. Hosts free celebration each May. Offers school tours.
Bidwell Mansion
Stansbury House
CSUC Anthropology Museum
Northern California Natural History Museum
National Yo-Yo Museum
Honey Run Covered Bridge
