Museum of Sonoma County

Old Post Office
Sonoma County Museum
Museum of Sonoma County is located in California
Museum of Sonoma County
Museum of Sonoma County is located in the United States
Museum of Sonoma County
Location425 7th St., Santa Rosa, California
Coordinates38°26′31″N 122°43′1″W / 38.44194°N 122.71694°W / 38.44194; -122.71694
Area0.5 acres (0.2 ha)
Built byMr. William K. Collier, Superintendent of Construction of Public Buildings
Hoyt Brothers (contractor)
ArchitectOffice of the Supervising Architect James Knox Taylor,
Architectural styleRoman Renaissance Revival
NRHP reference No.79000559[1]
Added to NRHPNovember 16, 1979

The Museum of Sonoma County, commonly known as the Sonoma County Museum, is a non-profit organization located in downtown Santa Rosa, California. Its 7th St. campus comprises the historic 1910 Santa Rosa Post Office, a contemporary art gallery, and a sculpture garden. Between the two buildings, the Museum presents 10-12 rotating exhibitions per year and maintains a permanent collection of over 18,000 objects that document the region's rich history and celebrate local artists. The historic post office is on the National Register of Historic Places.

  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.