MuseumSRV — Local services in Danville

I enjoyed learning more about the Alamo, Danville and San Ramon areas from the past. I was familiar with some history but this fills in many gaps, with its rich collection of research books you can read there.

I particularly liked reading more about Iron Horse Trail and the railroad’s history through time (in our valleys). I wonder what they’ll use our freeways and roads for when our transportation methods advance!

On display we’re the writings of women from the period of history in the early-, mid- and late-1800’s, through the turn of that century. So many people emigrated to California, to our area, from all over the world. I respect how hard people worked in those days; not much came easy!

Reading through other reviews from the past, I’m excited to get to see other exhibits from time to time.

Fun fact: there’s rope of every width jammed into the gaps in the wooden floor, probably to minimize cold air and people getting stuck in a...

Really an interesting little place to visit to get info on historical aspects of Danville and the valley. Main building is historic Danville Railroad station which has been completely restored. Adjacent historic caboose has some interesting exhibits and houses two very clean and well maintained restrooms. The whole place is just fun for a visit for adults and kids. They have different exhibits that rotate...so it an ever changing environment which is fun for more...

During totally trains it's 5 for adults and 10 for a family. Little kids are free and I saw 6+ had a fee. It's a nice little museum and they had a whole room set to worry a working model train exhibit. The trains were running, they had cases and exhibits with more information. There were a lot of things not to touch and I think bringing a 2 and 4 year old was a bit young, at least for...