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.
Pioneer Players
The Early Years
Watch the theater come to life right here in our History Museum! This exhibit honors all our past Pioneer Players like Milton and Sandy Culver, Frank Sanchez, and Norma Moye.
The Pioneer Players is a local community theater group was created in the early 60's and helped bring the arts to life in Paso Robles.
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Explore how arts and theater can help shape a young person's life with stories and art from kids in Paso Robles and neighboring Atascadero.
1776: A Nation Declared
A Region Explored
Join us as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the declaration of the independence.
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"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."
- Declaration of Independence
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While the colonies of the United States declared independence far to the east, the Spanish settlers were making a very different journey across the West. Led by Juan Bautista de Anza, their expedition passed through the Salinas Valley, near the natural hot springs and live oaks that would give Paso Robles its name - El Paso de Robles - the Pass of the Oaks.
With Our Own Eyes
Con Nuestros
Propios Ojos
Come see “With Our Own Eyes/Con Nuestros Propios Ojos,” a photo documentary created by students from Paso Robles and Templeton who have roots in the indigenous town of Nuevo San Juan Parangaricutiro, Michaocán, Mexico.
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The exhibit highlights the largest immigrant population of Paso Robles, who came from this one town in Mexico.
History of wine in north county
ROOTED IN HISTORY/
Anew generation of vineyard pioneers
Discover the rich history of growers & winemakers in Paso Robles and its surrounding area. Journey through the stories of pioneering individuals who first planted grapevines in the region in the 1860s to stories from modern day. Follow the inspiring journeys of men and women who have contributed to Paso Robles' wine heritage, shaping the area's landscape and economy. Uncover the fascinating stories behind iconic wineries, vineyards, and grape varieties, and discover how Paso Robles has become a celebrated winemaking region in our latest exhibit!
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.
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.
Winery Partners
meet the partners & supporters of the museum
We want to thank these wineries for their support of local history! Explore incredible wineries that support history in our community.