The big surprise is that there is a wonderful eating place within the museum. Dont get me wrong I love the quaint museum and its Free access but the special date gets better with access to The Cannery located inside. If you want to hand out and do paperwork and have hot tea or if you want to have a reasonable price breakfast - lunch go for it.They also have special brunch menu on th weekends. When I have time this is my go to spot! take my work computer and go have great breakfast - love the daily scramble, bacon ---

The museum is located in a strip mall with free parking in the back. The museum entrance is in the back. Admission is free (there are donation boxes if you are so inclined). The greeter is very friendly and informative. There is a good deal of information about the region's history. There is a children's play area with some good intellectual activities to challenge them. There is a cafe next to the museum and the museum has a small gift shop.

If you like to see turn of the century homes and tree lined streets this is a good area to walk, bike or drive. Safe and friendly.

This is a real cool place if you want to learn a bit about the history of Hayward. And the restaurant serves unique and tasty food. Great for a few hours of cheap entertainment.

A free small intimate museum that is educational about the main people who make up Hayward, Castro Valley, Ashland and San Lorenzo. As an added bonus, there is a separate children area for kids to pretend to work in a grocery store, hotel, dress up and fish for fishes. A really nice place to take children and learn something yourself after eating at the Cannery, a yummy breakfast/lunch eatery. It is connected next to the museum.