The region’s stories, brought into the same conversation.

Mountain Maidu basketry, mining, railroads, timber, everyday life, and local art give this Quincy museum its breadth. It is a good choice when the group wants to understand how the places in this guide fit together, rather than explore only one town or industry.

Look a little closer

Take time with the Mountain Maidu basket collection and regional history galleries.

Ask which parts of the outdoor Exhibit Yard and historic structures are currently open.

Look for rotating local-art displays and ask about access to the nearby Variel Home.

Host tip: Leave time for Quincy itself: lunch, a walk around the courthouse, and a few independent shops. Ask staff what you might otherwise miss in the Exhibit Yard before heading straight back to the car.

Getting there: 500 Jackson Street, behind the Plumas County Courthouse in Quincy. Check current hours and call ahead for tours or a group visit. The historic home has a separate access schedule.

Before you go: There are indoor galleries and outdoor exhibits, so the whole visit is not weatherproof. Admission and opening days can change. Contact the museum about accessibility and any exhibits that are essential to your plans.

Visitor information: https://www.plumasmuseum.org/about.html

Details for your plan

From the Lodge

~50 min

Allow

1–2+ hr

Setting

Galleries & exhibit yard

Fees

Paid; child rates vary

Access

Check museum hours

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Keep exploring nearby

• Plumas-Eureka State Park & Mining Museum

• Historic Johnsville & the Johnsville Ski Bowl

• Jim Beckwourth Cabin Museum