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Museums of Lake County

255 N Main Street · Lakeport, CA

Why you should go…

Museums of Lake County promotes the county's history museums in and around Lakeport, California, including the Historic Courthouse Museum and the Lower Lake Schoolhouse Museum. The Historic Courthouse Museum, in Courthouse Park on Main Street in Lakeport, is the county's premier museum of local and Native American history, with one of the largest collections of Eastern Pomo basketry in the world. Admission to the museum is free, with donations accepted.

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General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

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