The Gustine Historical Society

Wishes to discover, preserve and disseminate knowledge about the history of Gustine and the West Side.

It collects artifacts, memorabilia, documents, books, maps, periodicals, articles, photographs and items pertaining to Gustine and its surrounding area.

These artifacts are housed in the Wilbur and Irene Gomes Gustine History Center and in creative exhibits in the Gustine Museum.

Location

Gustine Museum 397 Fourth Street Highway 33 Gustine, CA 95322

Phone (209) 854-2344

www.gustinehistoricalsociety.org

Jail House

The Gustine Museum is housed in the former Merced County Justice Court/Jail building.

Built in 1911, this historic building served the City of Gustine until abandoned in 1980, when the Police Department moved to new quarters. It was leased to the Gustine Historical Society in 1985.

After extensive restoration, it reopened in 1990 as the Gustine Museum. In 1996 the building was designated a California Point of Historic Interest.

Open Thursdays and Sundays

1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

- Admisssion Free -

Wilbur and Irene Gomes Gustine History Center

323 Sixth Street Gustine, CA 

Phone (209) 854-6455

The History Center…

dedicated on July 4, 1997, owes its existence to the generous contribution of long-time activists Wilbur and Irene Gomes.

This remarkable center showcases a wide array of resources, including an archival library, Gustine newspapers dating back to 1911, obituaries, biographies, histories, maps, Gustine school registers, Indian lore, and an extensive collection of photographs.

For visitors' convenience, the center is open on Thursdays and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Additionally, appointments can be arranged by contacting (209) 854-3120.

To correspond with the center, please use the following mailing address:

PO Box 222, Gustine 95322.

For any inquiries, please dial the new phone number: 209-854-6455.