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Yuba Feather Museum

Signage saying "YUBA THEATER MUSEUM" with 3D letters on a wood background.
Yuba Feather Museum
19096 NEW YORK FLAT ROAD

The Yuba Feath­er Muse­um and Gold Trad­er Flat is a unique indoor-out­door muse­um ded­i­cat­ed to pre­serv­ing the his­to­ry of east­ern Butte and north­ern Yuba and Plumas counties.

Exhibits cov­er the Maidu peo­ple, moun­tain men and ear­ly set­tlers, Chi­nese immi­grants, gold min­ing, the tim­ber indus­try, giant saw blades and tim­ber indus­try tools, Maidu and Chi­nese arti­facts, min­ing equip­ment, and ear­ly skis and snow­shoes for humans and hors­es that shaped the local culture.

This true treasure is a museum dedicated to the history of the Forbestown community. Admission is always free. Times vary. For more information contact (530) 675-1025

MUSEUM EVENTS

    Opening Day: Saturday, June 1st, 12:00pm - 4:00pm - Join us for ice cream in Gold Trader Flat and enjoy what we hope to be a perfect summer day! 

    Ice Cream Socials: June through August - Twice monthly ice cream socials! 1:00PM - 3:00PM on June 16, June 29, July 21, July 27, and August 18.

    Final Ice Cream Social:Saturday, August 31st, 12:00pm - 4:00pm  - Closing day and the Final Ice Cream Social.  

    Hometown Christmas:Saturday, November 30th, 11:00am-7:00pm.- Victorian tea room, good food,  wares by local artists and crafters, Gold Rush Village lit up at night, live animals, and Father Christmas!

Ice Cream Socials

Visitors exploring a historical exhibit with mannequins and an actor dressed in period clothing.

No charge for tours of the Museum, exhibits, and our replica town, Gold Trader Flat. Sit and enjoy visiting with our docents and other guests, while sipping on a sarsaparilla, and don’t miss our twice-monthly Ice Cream Socials featuring Collins Lake ice cream!

 

Hometown Christmas

A collage with Santa Claus figures, people celebrating, a donkey, choir singing, and a vintage setting with decorations.

Victorian tea room, good food,  wares by local artists and crafters, Gold Rush Village lit up at night, live animals, and Father Christmas!

 

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