Gold Country Museum facts for kids
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| Location | Auburn, California |
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| Type | History museum |
The Gold Country Museum is a history museum located in Auburn, California, United States. It focuses on the history of the California Gold Rush in Placer County.
History
The museum is located in a building that was built in 1855, as the first Placer County hospital.
Exhibitions
The museums exhibitions examine the California Gold Rush in the region. Exhibitions include a replica of a mining tunnel and an assayer's office, both which visitors walk through. There are also dioramas of a miner's cabin, a stamp mill, and a mining camp saloon. There are also exhibitions about gold mining techniques and the transportation aspects of getting to California during the rush. Visitors can also pan for gold, play a game of faro, and watch a video about the history of the gold rush. The Museum also includes a large collection of medical implements.
