Current Exhibits
Explore Paso Robles History
Explore the rich history detailed in our beautiful exhibits here at the History Museum right here in downtown Paso Robles! These exhibits rotate regularly, so we encourage you to check back on this page or in our History Museum often for new exhibits detailing local history.
R.J. Arnold
Available Through December 31, 2024
Our newest exhibit at the History Museum is the Shared Histories 5 – R.J. Arnold’s Portraits Of The Central Coast! Richard J. Arnold (1856-1929) was a trailblazer in California. He photographed all types of people, not just paying clients. He created one of the largest and earliest portraits of the early Latino community in California.
Mighty Oaks From Little Acorns Grow
A Brief History of
El Paso de Robles, 1850-1920
From Rancho to Hot Springs to Paso Robles Meets the World, this timeline exhibit provides the visitor with an understanding of why Paso Robles has always been a destination.
You can see the town's growth, from the discovery of the rich mineral waters of the natural springs to "being advertised as a bit of paradise of which anyone could own a piece." ​
Salinan Exhibit
artifacts displayed courtesy of the Salinan Tribe
Discover the history of the Salinan Tribe of San Luis Obispo and Monterey Counties. For at least the last 10,000 years, Salinan people have inhabited the Central part of California.
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Salinan artifacts are displayed courtesy of the Salinan Tribe, 7070 Morro Road, Suite A, Atascadero, CA, and Patti Dunton, Tribal Administrator.
Baseball Comes to Paso
baseball has existed in Paso Robles since the late 1800s!
This exhibit traces the sport from early local competitions to the building of an Athletic Park so as
to lure League teams to Paso Robles for Spring Training.
The first to arrive were the San Francisco Seals, then the Chicago White Sox, and finally the Pittsburgh Pirates, who trained in Paso Robles from 1924 to 1934.
"Slide into History!"
The History of Camp Roberts
Timeline of the camp
Walk through the history of Camp Roberts with our latest exhibit! Explore the timeline and learn about the history of this California National Guard post located on either side of the Salinas River along the US Highway 101.
Black History
The black surfing association
Check out our Black History Exhibit featuring Tony Corley, the founder of the Black Surfing Association! He founded the organization in 1975 and has been bringing black surfers together ever since. Their organization celebrates both the waves and the long-ancient history of black surfers.
Mailing Address:
PO Box 2875
Paso Robles, CA 93447
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