Today we went to the McHenry Museum on our way to Sacramento. We were welcomed very friendly and the volunteers provided us with a lot of facts about the history of Modesto and the artifacts in the museum. Would definitely recommend to stop by!

It was ok, not really great or entertaining but it is air conditioned and quiet. The staff are all volunteers and it shows. Exhibits change on a regular basis and are ok. This is the history of Modesto after all.

The Museum was the public library building of my youth. When in the early 80's the new county library was built, the people of Modesto and Stanislaus County had the vision to save the building and transition it into a museum. This is a great look into the past from the indigenous native American tribes, wheat fields, fruit and nut growing made possible with the formation of an extensive irrigation district to canning industry and Gallo Winery. 2 Railroads service the area transporting goods to the world. Great displays of significant events and our progress.

This is a very fine collection of Stanislaus County memorabilia, does a very good job of telling the story of the County, including water issues, agricultural development, household life. Provides a good look at how the Central Valley developed as an agricultural powerhouse.

Fun and education for all ages. View the past through the eyes of those who lived and and worked here during the transition to the machine age. This is a great collection of items, clothing, and photos of local family living which reflects life across America as it was emerging from horsepower to engine-driven machinery and the availability of electricity. We spent hours here explaining the equipment, toys, and tools that were used to simplify life in a bygone era. Photos helped to set the scene of early life, work, and architecture during the 1800's to early 1900's. We all loved it.