Sharpsteen Museum

Megan Perkins

2024-04

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Town Traveller

2024-01

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Lena Murphy

2024-04

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Terri Bonow

2022-05

This Calistoga Museum has great local history to learn about. Sharpteen was a renowned illustrator for Walt Disney. The exhibitions are fascinating and highlight the development and famous characters in Calistoga history.

Sandra James

2023-05

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Anna Clabaugh

2018-05

Got an impromptu tour from Lorne which made our visit quite enjoyable. He gave us an informative yet humourous overview of the Sharpsteen's and the town. The museum has some interesting artifacts and stories displayed. Its fairly small so it makes for a fun little side trip.

Vince Prep

2020-05

Incredible collection of original Disney work and great history of the area. The volunteer docents are truly helpful and the price of the museum makes it all that much more special. (It is free.) Check it out if you are in town. we visit the area every year but didn't know about it before this time. We will be back for sure to learn more about the fascinating history of this historic location.

Lisa Sassone

2018-05

What a cool place for kids and adults! We loved that it has ties to the original Disney gang. Mr. Sharpsteen sure was a talented and fascinating man. My personal museum favorite was the walk through area of house rooms from the 1800's. It is rare to get that close to great quality antiques. My children loved the exhibit where you can watch the train go around the town for $0.25. We're very glad we stopped in and also took time to shop in their reasonably priced gift shop and chat with the friendly and informative staff. Highly recommended!

Michael Miller

2020-05

One of the better local museums you will ever visit. Very professionally laid out. Super friendly docent. The museum is free, although you are encouraged to give a suggested donation of $3. I really enjoyed my visit and I highly recommend this museum to learn about the history of the area.

Yasmin

2023-08

So much dedication and hard work to preserve the history of Calistoga and Sharpsteen's life. Did not expect the immediate display of Disney history. The design of the museum alone reminded me of Disneylands frontier land. The volunteers are very helpful and explain additional information about the local history. Also if you happen to visit Calistoga on a very hot week, consider stopping by, museum is free and the AC runs strong inside 😁

Dan Coppock

2023-05

A very nice local history museum.Friendly knowledgeable docent when we were there. Easy walk from the main street.No entry fee, just a donation, or purchase books as we did.

Bruce Calkins

2018-05

Wonderful little museum with lots of dioramas of early Calistoga, artifacts of the gold rush era and of the trek west by settlers who became part of the history of early California. Entirely staffed by volunteers and open 7 days a week almost all year. Great place for young and young at heart!

Mark McHugh

2022-05

This donation only free museum is outstanding! Details history of Calistoga and San Francisco. Wendy, our tour reception person, was excellent. It is just off the main street. Go!

Michael Czaplinski

2019-05

A three dollar donation transports you to the past with great dioramas, paintings, and infographics. An inexpensive and fun way to spend an hour learning about the area history. You even get a little bit of Disney history as the founder of the museum was a former animator.

Craig Philpott

2021-05

This local museum is a delight. Always worthy of a visit and learning local stories but particularly rewarding on a hot summer day to take a cooling break and visit some history. Make a donation at the entrance and support local history.

Christo Meid

2019-05

Nice little museum with informative, enthusiastic staff. The store is interesting, with rare books and antique items for sale. The staff make your visit feel like you're a respected guest getting a tour.

carolyn irvine

2018-05

Classic small town museum. Charming setting next to Farmers Market. Some exhibits seem more worthy than others but then that can be what's ketch about small-town museums. Worth checking out in a laid back frame of mind.

Heather Spadaro

2023-10

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C Insight

2020-05

Definitely a must see! A hidden gem! Doesn't look like much from the outside and kind of off road from main street. But much larger inside. The museum features from the Wappo Native Indians to the history of Calistoga. One of the main attractions is the works of Sharpsteen himself with wife. He did drawings for Walt Disney. Featured also the life and work of Sam Brannan. Wonder where the name Calistoga comes from? Here you find the answer and more. What a ice surprise this was.

Jocelyn Lawless-moore

2020-05

This Museum has lots of California History!

James Cox

2023-05

Very interesting exhibits. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable!

Tiffany Kuhn

2022-05

What a wonderful gem in Calistoga! The people are genuine and knowledgeable about the history of Calistoga and we had a memorable time. Definitely recommend!

Kevin Reardon

2023-05

Excellent best place learn about history of Calistoga should be first place to visit while in town.

F J Hassard

2019-05

Fun place for families. Great staff and several interactive exhibits. Nice little park near by for kids to run off some energy.

Daniel Dearden

2018-05

This place was really cool - it had a very detailed miniature model town that impressed me, and had some interesting details about local history. It was worth the stop :)

Marius Girlea

2019-05

You do not want to miss this. A charming lady Deanne at the recepton will tell you the basics. The rest is history. Free parking on the right side of the building.

Igor Polevoy

2023-05

Nice free museum. Tells a lot about the history of Calistoga

Inna Drouz

2018-05

The best local history museum I have ever seen. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff.

valerie parker

2020-05

I loved my time here and Wendy that worked there was so sweet with my little girl, it was a really great time :)

Victoria Dunlap

2023-05

Very interesting, educational, things I didn't know, and enjoyed.