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The Gold Nugget Museum was incorporated in 1973. Our mission is to preserve and protect The Ridge heritage through our collection and artifacts and with community education programs. More...
Contact InformationStreet Address502 Pearson Road, Phone(530) 872-8722 HoursGold Nugget Museum, Noon-4:00 p.m., Wednesday-Sunday Paradise Depot Museum, Noon-4:00 p.m., Weekends and Holidays
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NewsWomen's Suffrage ExhibitThe Gold Nugget Museum is proud to host an exhibit celebrating the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage. The International Museum of Women and the California History Center Foundation produced the exhibit, which has been on tour throughout Butte County. The exhibit will be at the museum from January 11 through 22. A reception will be held on January 15 from noon to 4:00 p.m. and will feature an address by Elizabeth Cady Stanton (AKA Rosemary Quinn) at 2:00 p.m. At 4:30 p.m. Eileen Burke-Trent of the League of Women Voters will speak on the history of women's suffrage. Admission is free. Posted on December 31, 2011, at 7:00 pm
2012 Gold Nugget DaysSave the date! Gold Nugget Days for 2012 will be April 26-29.
Posted on June 22, 2011, at 11:51 am
Shopping on-lineCan't make it to the Museum, but need a unique gift that says "Gold Nugget?" Click here to visit our on-line gift shop, then just download a handy order form to bring the Gold Nugget Museum right to your door. Or, stop by the Museum and shop at our gift store in person. Remember, all museum members receive a ten percent discount at the shop.
Posted on January 2, 2011, at 7:03 pm
Memorials availableThe Gold Nugget Museum is once again offering memorial benches and picnic tables to honor family and friends. A well-crafted, sturdy wooden park bench with a handsome bronze plaque can be ordered for a donation of $300. The picnic tables, with two attached benches providing seating for six, are available for a $500 donation. You will choose the wording on the plaque and have a choice of attractive placement sites on the grounds. For further information, contact Thea Max at 877-8174.
Posted on September 2, 2009, at 12:50 pm
Come, join the MuseumJoin the Gold Nugget Museum today! Members are invited to tours, lectures, and parties. They receive a monthly newsletter, twice-yearly Tales of the Paradise Ridge, the annual Gold Nugget Days tabloid, the Dogtown Nugget, and a ten percent discount at the Museum gift shop. For more information, contact the Museum at 530-872-8722.
Posted on April 27, 2009, at 12:28 pm
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