Current Exhibit

African Americans in Berkeley's History and Legacy

May 16–October 10, 2021 (details here)

Upcoming Events

 

August 8, 3 pm: Phil Gale on Zoom, "The Berkeley Ferries from 1874 to 1937."

 

August 29, 3 pm: Another Phil Gale transportation talk on Zoom

 

September 9, 7 pm: Pam Valois on Zoom, talking about her biography of Jacomena Maybeck

 

September 19, 3 pm: In-person panel on Kamala Harris's early Berkeley influences

 

Online Exhibits

African Americans in Berkeley's History and Legacy (2021)

Berkeley's Fascination with Food (2020)

The Heart of Berkeley: The Historic McGee-Spaulding District (2013)

More Online Experiences

You can now browse or search in much of our collection of photographs, postcards and maps on CatalogIt Hub.

We invite you to visit our participatory Berkeley History Facebook Group page and consider joining the group.

You can also delve into Berkeley history online via the links on our Online Resources page. 

In addition to changing exhibits, the History Center features a permanent illustrated Timeline of Berkeley History giving an overview of major periods and events in the evolution of the city.

Hours (during exhibits): Thursday–Saturday, 1–4 pm.

Admission free, donations welcome.

Wheelchair accessible. (If you arrive by wheelchair, please phone us so we can open the door at the top of the ramp.)

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Telephone: 510-848-0181

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