History Center of San Luis Obispo County

25 reviews

+1 (805) 543-0638

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696 Monterey St

San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

+1 (805) 543-0638

http://historycenterslo.org

Located in the former Carnegie Library, this museum traces the history of San Luis Obispo County from the era of the Chumash and Salinan Indians to present day.

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3.525 reviews

Stacie M.

5/5/2015

A great little museum in the middle of downtown San Luis Obispo, next to the mission. We walked in while waiting for mass and were pleasantly surprised with a well maintained museum with...

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Brian F.

10/3/2023

This history museum highlights the history of San Luis Obispo starting with Jewish immigrants. It used to be the Carnegie Library Building until 1955 and is on the National Register of Historic...

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Susana T.

10/15/2023

I had a wonderful time visiting the center. It is conveniently located next to the mission, a beautiful creek area, and an art museum. Delmonico (also known as Dels) was exceptionally kind to me...

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Cheri N.

7/1/2023

Free with a suggested donation of $5. Great little historical museum. They had half of it dedicated to the Jewish community of San Luis Obispo for the current exhibit. I like how the city...

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Matthew R.

10/7/2023

All I can say is wow, everything was just awesome. Ariel was the best! Very friendly and informative. It was so historic, I will totally be back soon.

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