Vintage Shop
Visit the Alameda Museum Vintage Shop; The shop is filled with unique items that change weekly. You never know what you might find! Open Saturday 11am-4pm, Sunday 1pm-4pm, at the Alameda Museum, 2324 Alameda Avenue.
Holiday Closure December 18 2023-January 5 2024
The Alameda Museum will be closed December 18 – January 5; Meyers House until January 27, 2024
Alameda Museum Virtual Speakers Series – AAPI Heritage Month
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have a long history in Alameda, dating back to the 19th century. 2022 marks a series of imperial and anti-Asian anniversaries. Following rising anti-Chinese sentiment in California, the Congress passed the Chineses Exclusion Act in 1882, barring Chinese immigration. Following the Filipino struggle for independence from Imperial Spain, the U.S. began its colonial occupation of the Philippines, with the formal war ending in 1902. Finally, following decades of anti-Japanese sentiment and exclusion in the U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, ordering Japanese American citizens to concentration camps. Alameda is the first community evacuated. AAPI community members in Alameda also have a long history of community and institution building. From Alameda’s Chinatown and Japantown, to…
Shop and Preserve Alameda’s History
Find a treasure at the Museum Vintage Shop. We receive interesting items weekly. Your purchases support Museum programs and the preservation of Alameda archives.
Sidewalk Book Sale This Weekend!
The Museum will be hosting a sidewalk book sale this weekend. Stop by and get yourself a treasure or three. Saturday, Jan. 22, 11 a.m. — 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan, 23, 1:30 p.m. — 4 p.m. The sale will feature used books covering various topics and eras at great prices! Plus DVDs, CDs, games and puzzles. Rare vintage books are available in our vintage shop.
Holiday 2021 Updates
Holiday decor is now on sale in our Vintage Shop! Come and visit us while we are open and find the perfect gift for that special someone! All proceeds go to support our operating costs, so we hope you'll be generous this holiday season. The Museum will remain open for our regular hours, weekends through December 20, 2021. We will close through the end of the year and we will reopen to the public on Friday, January 8, 2022. The Meyers House and Garden are closed for December, and will reopen on Saturday, January 8, 2022. Thank you for your support this year, and we wish you all a very Happy Holidays and a historic 2022!
Looking for board members, open / close, items for sale
In a previous post, we indicated nominations for the board are in process. Of course, we're always looking for capable volunteers for a variety of tasks. Contact [email protected]. The Meyers House will be open Saturday, October 23, from 1 to 4 pm. Then it will remain closed until the new year. The Museum is open on weekends, Saturday 11 am to 4 pm; Sunday 1:30 to 4 pm. And while we have our eclectic selection of historic artifacts on display in the permanent galleries, we also have many objects on sale. Looking for that unique hostess / host gift for Thanksgiving? Searching for a stocking stuffer for Christmas but the 'supply chain' is holding up deliveries? Come look. We have a selection of games, books, puzzles, doll house furniture and…
Wanted: Alameda Museum Board Members 2022
Wanted: Alameda Museum Board Members 2022 The Alameda Museum is the official repository of historical documents and artifacts for the City of Alameda. The board meets quarterly online or in person at the museum, with business being conducted by email between meetings. This is a volunteer position. Board members serve for a two year term starting January 2022. You must be a museum member or plan to join with board acceptance. This is an opportunity for members of our community to create a dynamic, working board striving to keep the collection interesting, educational, and enjoyable for our diverse population. The election committee will interview nominees to ascertain their interest, ability, and willingness to serve. Please submit your nominations by email to [email protected] or by leaving a message with the Alameda…
OPEN!
The Board is happy to announce that the Alameda Museum will be opening the doors again. Come explore what new objects have been put on display in the exhibit space, or have a second look at some old favorites. Visit our gift shop and explore the multitude of gently used curated objects that have been waiting for a new home. (As always, Cash or Check only). For now we will open only on weekends, excluding holidays (i.e. closed July 4 (Independence Day). Father's Day (June 20) opening is currently to be decided). Saturday: 11 am - 4 pm Sunday: 1:30 pm - 4 pm All official mandates need to be followed, which within the City and County of Alameda, means, for now, masks will be required, and handsanitizer will…