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What to do and see in Chico, California (CA): The Best Museums
Chico is the most populous city in Butte County, California, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 86,187, reflecting an increase of 26,233 from the 59,954 counted in the 2000 Census. The city is a cultural, economic, and educational center of the northern Sacramento Valley and home to both California State University, Chico and Bidwell Park, the country's 26th largest municipal park and the 13th largest municipally-owned park. Bidwell Park makes up over 17% of the city.
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1. Chico Community Observatory
2. Gateway Science Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
Gateway Science Museum, a remarkable partnership between CSU Chico and the community, hosts engaging hands-on traveling exhibitions, featuring programming about our region and offers STEM education to people of all ages. Exhibit galleries, a hands-on Discovery Room, Saturday Investigation Station Activities, and the Gateway Gardens are the backdrops for quality science education. The gardens surrounding the museum include the Native Plant Pollinator Garden, Glenn E. and Ruth Gray Cunningham Memorial Exhibit The Foothills Garden, and plantings that are representative of four distinct eco-regions of Northern California. Become a member with unlimited free general admission for one year.
Reviewed By RVRentalConnection - California, United States
The Gateway Science Museum is a Chico, CA treasure. Located directly next to the Historic Bidwell Mansion (which you can also tour and is fantastic), the gateway science museum will keep adults and kids alike, well entertained and educated. They have great specimens, amazing interactive exhibits, and well-trained staff. This museum is a must-see when in the Chico, CA area.
3. Chico Museum
4. 1078 Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
5. Chico Air Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By cmR6369OY - Chico, United States
Many aircraft and displays for young and old, both indoor and outdoor aircraft. Based in an old WW II hangar left over from its Army Air Corp training days.
6. Colman Memorial Community Museum
7. Museum of Northern California Art
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By ExploreButteCounty - Chico, United States
The Museum of Northern California Art, or monca as it is known in the area, is a small art gallery dedicated to showcasing art from Northern California artists. There is a permanent collection as well as rotating exhibits. It's a fun location to see high-quality work from under-the-radar artists, dedicated to a region that has a surprisingly (to outsiders) vibrant art scene.
8. National Yo-Yo Museum
9. Orient and Flume
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
10. Chico Art Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
