Hayward Area Historical Society Museum

The Hayward Area Historical Society celebrates the diverse heritage of the community through educational programs, interpretive exhibitions, and the preservation of historic sites and artifacts. The Downtown Museum offers a permanent exhibition on the history of the Hayward area; new changing exhibitions on a variety of historical topics every three months; a Curiosity Clubhouse for children to explore hands-on activities; and school and public programs. The Research Library at the museum is open to anyone interested in exploring the history of the Hayward area more in-depth through our collection of books, photographs, newspapers, scrapbooks and other ephemera.