Facilities

Located on Main Street just east of downtown Lower Lake, the Schoolhouse Museum, built in 1877 and restored and opened as a museum in 1993, hosts an interesting collection of local pioneer artifacts. The museum also a collection of Native American artifacts and a rock and mineral display. A restored schoolroom and Victorian Parlor add to the charm and authenticity. Cultural events and art shows take place in the Weaver Auditorium on the second floor.

Holiday Closures

• New Year's Day
• Easter
• 4th of July
• Thanksgiving Day
• Day after Thanksgiving
• Christmas Eve Day
• Christmas Day

Exhibits

• Pioneer artifacts
• Rock and Mineral display
• Restored Schoolroom
• Research Library
• Cultural Events and Art Shows in the Weaver Auditorium

Accessibility

• Parking for the Schoolhouse Museum is a gravel lot with 3 steps to the level of the Museum building
• Handicapped parking is on asphalt, with no steps to the museum
• Weaver Auditorium is open for special exhibits on the second floor, with the main galleries on the 1st floor
• The Auditorium is accessible by an exterior elevator, or exterior metal grate stairs with a landing. Internally, there are railed steps to the 2nd floor with a landing
• The 1st floor has a single accessible bathroom with a grab-bar. The Auditorium has 2 multi-stalled bathrooms with 1 larger Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) stall with a grab-bar

Additional Resources

• Schoolhouse Museum History
• Lower Lake Historic School Preservation Committee