Walnut Creek Bay Area Museums

Hotel Near Lesher Center Ranch Historical Museum Walnut Creek Model Gardens at Heather Farm Lindsay Museum

The Lesher Center for the Arts was established in 1990 with the mission of providing a leading venue for the enjoyment of the performing and visual arts. Boasting the Bedford Gallery for fine art, the Lesher Center for the Arts is home to three stages for performances: the Margaret Lesher Theatre, Hofmann Theatre and the Knight Foundation Stage 3 theatre. Typically, the Lesher Center for the Arts hosts an annual average of 900 productions each year at its splendid Walnut Creek, California location. Ample parking is provided at the Locust Street Garage. For more details on tickets and a schedule of events taking stage at Lesher Center for the Arts, visit www.leshercenterartscenter.org.

Shadelands Ranch Historical Museum & Walnut Creek Historical Society.

Shadelands Ranch Historical Museum was originally the home of early Walnut Creek resident Hiram Penniman and is the home base of the Walnut Creek Historical Society. Today, Shadelands Ranch Historical Museum still houses many artifacts from the days of the Penniman family, including photographs, newspapers and government records that are made available for public research. The Shadelands Ranch Historical Museum is open only Wednesdays through Sundays, and is closed from November through the beginning of February; contact the museum directly to learn more. For more details on exhibits and archives at the Shadelands Ranch Historical Museum, visit www.ci.walnut-creek.ca.us. [Top]

Walnut Creek Model Railroad Society.

The Walnut Creek Model Railroad Society (WCMRS) offers an impressive permanent model train display that is comprised of 4,300 feet of laid track and 175,000 individual train ties that cover more than 1,800 square feet of space. The model railroad at the Walnut Creek Model Railroad Society rises to 10 feet above the lowest track level and ranks among the largest exclusively HO scale railroad lines on display in America. It requires about 45 minutes for the train to circle the track just one time along the sprawling train track course. To learn more about visiting the Walnut Creek Model Railroad Society, go to www.wcmrs.org. [Top]

The Gardens at Heather Farm.

The Gardens at Heather Farm were established in 1968 in Walnut Creek, California. The Gardens at Heather Farm are maintained with the mission of offering a wildlife habitat, outdoor classroom and living exhibit of plants and flowers. There are many gardens to explore at Heather Farms in Walnut Creek, including: the Waterfall Garden, Diablo Ascent, Stroll Garden, Cowden Rose Garden and Water Conservation Garden. Heather Farm gardens are also available for weddings and receptions. To learn more about the things to do and see at The Gardens at Heather Farm, visit www.gardenshf.org. [Top]

Lindsay Museum, Walnut Creek, CA.

The Lindsay Wildlife Museum in Walnut Creek is one of the best Bay Area things to do with displays live animals and hands-on interactions for kids. The Lindsay Wildlife Museum features not just places to interact with wild animals, but is also home to a renowned wildlife animal hospital, exhibits of art and natural history, nature courses for kids and adults. Operating on a mission of connecting children and adults with wildlife animals, it’s one of the best Bay Area museums for kids. To learn more about hours and exhibits at the Lindsay Wildlife Museum, visit www.wildlife-museum.org. [Top]