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Blackhawk Museum, Danville, CA

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Blackhawk Museum

A Danville museum with five galleries covering cars, Western history, Chinese art, African art, and natural history.

3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville, CA 94506 · Danville, CA

About Blackhawk Museum

Founded in 1988 by Ken Behring and Don Williams, this Danville museum spreads its collection across five galleries. Visitors can view a notable set of classic, rare, and unusual automobiles, along with exhibits on the American frontier era, Chinese art and culture, African art, and the natural world. The museum also hosts events such as artist exhibitions and talks, and it offers guided tours on weekends. It operates as a division of a nonprofit educational foundation.

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