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Location

The Richmond Museum of History
400 Nevin Ave
Richmond, CA 94802

Price

The PPIE exhibit is included with general admission of $5 for adults, $3 for seniors/students, and children under 12 are free. Members are always free!

Hours

Wednesday through Sunday 1-4PM

Contact info

510-235-7387
info@richmondmuseum.org
richmondmuseum.org

Category

Exhibition

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  • ADA Accessible
  • Se habla espanol
  • Near BART
  • Near AC Transit

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From the Vault: Artifacts from Richmond Day & the Panama-Pacific International Exhibition

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Celebrate the centennial of the PPIE with a mini exhibit of expo related artifacts from the museum’s permanent collection. The show features artifacts such as postcards, souvenir books, ribbons, textiles and a medal made by Shreve & Company commemorating Richmond Day on August 7, 1915.

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