Stop by the Kelley House Museum at 45007 Albion Street in Mendocino! Visit our gardens, and explore the inside of one of the first homes built in Mendocino. The museum is open Thursday-Monday, 11am – 3pm.
Kelley House Museum, July 2024. (Photographer: Robert Dominy)
Our current exhibit is “Paint the Town: The Art of Kevin Milligan.” Kevin Milligan’s gorgeous oil paintings capture the breathtaking beauty and historic charm of Mendocino. Eight of his original paintings and three of his father Guy Milligan’s paintings are showcased alongside black and white photos of the historic buildings and landscapes that inspired them. Kevin Milligan’s research on the history of the buildings he painted accompanies his artwork.
Summer Walking Tours:
Haunted Mendocino – Wear your sweater since you’re bound to get goosebumps listening to the ghostly tales of some of Mendocino’s more infamous residents. We’ll stop at the homes, hideouts, and hangouts of all the well-known specters, and learn a little of the town’s history along the way. Join us… if you’re not too scared. Wednesdays, 5pm.
Murder, She Wrote – Enjoy this delightful walking tour of landmarks that appeared in the hit TV show “Murder, She Wrote,” starring Angela Lansbury. Locations you will visit include the 1888 Victorian residence of Lansbury’s mystery-solving character, Jessica Fletcher, and the hotel that was home to many suspects (and the crew and actors while filming). Thursdays, 11am.
Mendocino Historic District – Join our expert docents for a stroll and lively commentary. You’ll pass by the early New England-style pioneer homes, historic meeting places, and buildings that make up the Mendocino Historic District. Learn why Mendocino was known as the city of water towers, and discover the secrets of the iconic “Time and the Maiden” statue. Saturdays & Sundays, 11am; Tuesdays, 2pm.
Walking Tour Tickets: $25.