Resource Guide for Plumas County

Chester-Lake Almanor Museum

Features a photographic history of the Lake Almanor Basin, including dairy farming, logging and tourism
Includes Maidu Indian basketry and artifacts
Location: 200 First Avenue in Chester
Open Monday through Friday; call for hours
Admission: free
Call (530) 258-2742
Visit http://www.plumascounty.org/Things%20to%20See%20And%20do/Museums.htm

Features displays and data relating to the rich traditions of mining, ranching and logging in Indian Valley
Room, dedicated to native Maidu Indian culture features a fine collection of Maidu baskets
Location: in the Mt. Jura Gem & Museum Society Building, on the corner of Main St. and Cemetery Rd., east of Taylorsville
Open 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Friday through Sunday and holidays from Memorial Day weekend through early fall, or by appointment
Admission: donations are accepted
Call (530) 284-6511
Visit http://www.plumascounty.org/Things%20to%20See%20And%20do/Museums.htm

Features excellent collections on the Maidu Indians, lumber industry, gold mining, and other regional history
Location: 500 Jackson Street in Quincy
Open Tuesday through Saturday year-round and Sunday and holidays April to October, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission: $2 adults, $1 youths (12-17), children under 12 are free
Call (530) 283-6320
Visit http://www.countyofplumas.com/museum