History Center of San Luis Obispo County
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This place was highly informative. Very educational and entertaining. I was thoroughly impressed with the history of San Luis Obispo and especially enjoyed hearing the local history of the internment camps that help Japanese Americans. A video was playing in the media room but I was enthralled with all.of the pictures and displays they had. For filling out a brief survey I received a free postcard of my choosing. Plan to visit again with the family
Amethyst Murphy (MsWorldNV)Amethyst Murphy (MsWorldNV)
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If you're limited on time and it's the weekend, prioritize a visit to the History Center-operated Dallidet Adobe and Gardens, where you'll get a better sense of early SLO history. The SLO History Center is located in the beautifully maintained Carnegie Library. Unfortunately the museum has few exhibits or artifacts on display relating the city's history but just a few small temporary shows about segments of the population. Truly it's a missed opportunity! Another better choice for learning about SLO's history is the SLO Railroad Museum, open only on Saturday.
Nicole Sours LarsonNicole Sours Larson
00
Beautiful Library! Very clean. Love that youre met with the histoey of the building soon as you walk up the steps. And they have a video of its history that plays all day. They also have a barrel piano that plays, upon request 😆 the other floors have tons of record keeping and books.
Erybma3240Erybma3240
10
Nice little history Musuem with all the old tools and equipment used in the founding of San Luis Obispo. Friendly staff and free admission. Encouraging young children to be inventors and designers or artists. Good to visit when you are in town.
Lily TLily T
10
Such a beautiful place to learn about the History of San Luis Obispo County. The mission is a marvel. The architecture history and the stories of the people and the cultures that shaped San Luis Obispo are shared and displayed here!
Rich GallegosRich Gallegos
20
2 story history museum about SLO county history. Historic film, notable people, original and notable property, history of their yearly parades. Neat place overall. $5 donation recommended
Brianna ElderBrianna Elder
20
Nearby Attractions Of History Center of San Luis Obispo County
Puzzle Effect Escape Rooms - San Luis Obispo
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Downtown Centre Cinemas
Fremont Theater
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Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo
Rogers Jewelry Co.
Mitchell Park
Downtown SLO Farmers' Market
Palm Theatre - Home of the SLO Film Center

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Address
696 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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(805) 543-0638
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Website
historycenterslo.org
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The San Luis Obispo Carnegie Library is a Carnegie library located at 696 Monterey St. in San Luis Obispo, California. The library building was funded by the Carnegie foundation in 1903 and built in 1905; it housed the city's subscription library program, which had operated since 1894.
attractions: Puzzle Effect Escape Rooms - San Luis Obispo, Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, Downtown Centre Cinemas, Fremont Theater, Smart & Final Extra!, Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo, Rogers Jewelry Co., Mitchell Park, Downtown SLO Farmers' Market, Palm Theatre - Home of the SLO Film Center, restaurants: Firestone Grill, Woodstock's Pizza SLO, Petra Mediterranean Pizza and Grill, Giuseppe's Cucina Rustica, High Street | Market & Deli, Old Slo BBQ Co., Novo, Louisa's Place, Goshi | Japanese Restaurant, Scout Coffee Co.
