Mariposa Attractions
Mariposa (pop. 1,152) is an unincorporated town and the county seat of the county of the same name. The town is a good base from which to visit nearby Yosemite National Park.
California State Mining and Mineral Museum
The California State Mining and Mineral Museum is located on the Mariposa County Fairgrounds next to Highway 49. It tells the fascinating story of the Gold Rush with an underground mine tunnel and a quartz mill.
California State Mining and Mineral Museum
Box 1192
Mariposa, CA 95338-9435
United States
Box 1192
Mariposa, CA 95338-9435
United States
Phone 1 (209) 742-7625
Fax 1 (209) 966-3597
Hours
May 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
October 1 to April 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Mariposa County Courthouse
The Mariposa County Courthouse is California's oldest courthouse in continuous use. It was built in 1854.
Mariposa Museum and History Center
The Mariposa Museum and History Center has mining displays from the Gold Rush. There is an Indian Village, a schoolroom and a miner's cabin.
Mariposa Museum and History Center
5119 Jessie Street
Mariposa, CA 95338
United States
5119 Jessie Street
Mariposa, CA 95338
United States
Phone 1 (209) 966-2924
Fax 1 (209) 966-2924
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
