Golden Drift Museum

The Museum displays a rich photographic history of the area’s towns, mining, lumbering, schools, churches, social, Indian and Chinese heritage.

The Museum displays a rich photographic history of the area’s towns, mining, lumbering, schools, churches, social, Indian and Chinese heritage. Artifact exhibits include Indian projectile points, fraternal order memorabilia, Chinese Joss House artifacts, mining and railroad relics.

  • Hours Memorial Day through September; Saturday & Sunday: 12:00 – 4:00 pm
  • Address 32820 Main Street, Dutch Flat, CA 95714
  • Phone 530-389-8344
  • Website Golden Drift Museum
  • Best Feature Interactive hydraulic mining exhibit
  • Photography
  • Artifacts
  • Mining Relics
  • Gift Shop

Located Near the Stockton and Main Street intersection.

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