Kelley House Museum - Mendocino, CA

Historic District Walking Tour
2025-12-23 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-26 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-29 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-31 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-22 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
Kelley House docents lead you on a beautiful and informative walking tour through the preserved-in-time 19th century town of Mendocino. Visit New England-style homes, find out why Mendocino is known as the city of water towers, admire 100-year-old roses, and marvel at how an art renaissance in the ‘60s led to the town’s preservation. Meet at the Kelley House Museum. Tickets are $25 for Adults and $15 for Youth under 12. PURCHASE TICKETS.

Haunted Mendocino Walking Tour
2025-12-24 17:00 - 18:30 | Kelley House Museum, 45007 Albion Street, Mendocino, CA, 95460, United States
Visit the homes, hideouts, and hangouts of all of Mendocino’s well-known specters, and learn a little of the town’s history along the way. Hear about a stallion and rider who rode into the sea, a tragic shipwreck, a sickly child, and many more of the stories collected from nearly ten years our guide spent interviewing residents of these historic buildings. Your tour will last 1.5 to 2 hours. Advance ticket purchase recommended. Meet at the Kelley House Museum. Juliet will be your guide. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for youth. PURCHASE TICKETS.

Historic District Walking Tour
2025-12-27 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-03 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-10 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-17 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-24 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-31 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-07 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-14 11:00 - 13:00 and 10 more dates | Kelley House Museum, 45007 Albion Street, Mendocino, CA, 95460, United States
Kelley House docents lead you on a beautiful and informative walking tour through the preserved-in-time 19th century town of Mendocino. Visit New England-style homes, find out why Mendocino is known as the city of water towers, admire 100-year-old roses, and marvel at how an art renaissance in the ‘60s led to the town’s preservation. Meet at the Kelley House Museum. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for youth. PURCHASE TICKETS.

Haunted Mendocino Walking Tour
2026-02-07 19:00 - 20:30 | Kelley House Museum, 45007 Albion Street, Mendocino, CA, 95460, United States
Visit the homes, hideouts, and hangouts of all of Mendocino’s well-known specters, and learn a little of the town’s history along the way. Hear about a stallion and rider who rode into the sea, a tragic shipwreck, a sickly child, and many more of the stories collected from nearly ten years interviewing residents of these historic buildings. Your tour will last 1.5 to 2 hours. Advance ticket purchase recommended.

The Boy Who Talks To Whales Screening
2026-03-07 16:00 - 17:30 | Kelley House Museum, 45007 Albion Street, Mendocino, CA, 95460, United States
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Whale Festival with a viewing of the 1975 classic film, The Boy Who Talks to Whales. Barry Cusick, one of the Whale War founders, will introduce the film which was released during the height of 1970s environmental activism. The film follows 15-year-old Andy and his Uncle Will as they embark on an arduous search for Gigi, a gray whale they believe communicates with humans. Uncle Will is played by local activist Byrd Baker, whose real-life crusade to “Save God’s Whales” helped spark the anti-whaling movement on the Mendocino Coast, and who is featured as part of the Whale War exhibit at the Kelley House Museum throughout March. Filmed over 50 years ago, The Boy Who Talks to Whales serves as a vivid visual archive of Mendocino, and many viewers will enjoy the “then and now” look at the town and coastline. Seating is limited so advance purchase is recommended.
Learn more about the exhibit here.
Exhibit and Event location: Kelley House Museum, 45007 Albion Street, Mendocino, CA

"Conservation Forever" Opening Reception with Mendocino Land Trust
2026-04-11 16:00 - 17:30 | Kelley House Museum, 45007 Albion Street, Mendocino, CA, 95460, United States
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Mendocino Land Trust with the opening of this new exhibit honoring their incredible work preserving the natural beauty of the Mendocino Coast, our forests, and our working lands. Raise a glass and share your stories and memories with MLT staff and members, then view the “Conservation Forever” exhibit, which will be on display at the Kelley House Museum during April and May. Refreshments and small bites provided by Ritual & Thyme.
Admission is free but kindly RSVP below.

"Murder, She Wrote" Walking Tour
2026-04-25 11:30 - 13:30 | Kelley House Museum, 45007 Albion Street, Mendocino, CA, 95460, United States
Angela Lansbury in the role of Jessica Fletcher while filming “Murder, She Wrote.” She is standing under the barber pole at Mitch’s Barber Shop on the corner of Lansing and Ukiah Streets.
Murder, She Wrote fans will enjoy this walking tour of the landmarks that appeared in the hit TV show starring Angela Lansbury, including the 1888 Victorian residence of her mystery-solving character Jessica Fletcher and the hotel that was home to many suspects and actors. GET TICKETS

Jessica Behind Bars
2026-04-30 10:00 - 2026-05-03 22:00 | Patterson’s Pub, 10485 Lansing Street, Mendocino, 95460, United States
Jessica Behind Bars – Cabot Cove Harbor
Thursday Only, April 30th, 4pm-6pm
Location: Noyo Harbor Inn, Fort Bragg
Early bird Festival arrivals are welcome to drop in for an informal gathering and one-night only Jessica Behind Bars in Fort Bragg (15 minutes north of Mendocino) at this beautiful inn overlooking Noyo Harbor (aka Cabot Cove Harbor). No host bar. Enjoy a “Tonic, She Ginned” cocktail and introduce yourself to fellow fans. Stay for dinner afterwards at this beautiful spot and receive 10% off your meal.
Jessica Behind Bars – Mendocino
Friday–Sunday, May 1st–May 3rd, during open hours
Location: Mendocino Historic District
Stop by the bars and restaurants in Mendocino any time they are open and try the specialty cocktail each one crafted in honor of Jessica Fletcher. Also open to the general public. Participating bars and restaurants: Patterson’s Pub, Fog Eater Cafe, MacCallum House Restaurant, Trillium Cafe, Dick’s Place, and Flow!
This event is part of the Murder, She Wrote Festival, which is a fundraiser for the Kelley House Museum, a historic house museum located in Mendocino where 9 episodes of Murder, She Wrote were filmed. While full festival passes are sold out this year, there are a number of activities with either single tickets available or that are open to the general public. Learn more.
The Festival is an unofficial event and is not associated with NBCUniversal.
Any questions, email info@kelleyhousemuseum.org

Murder, She Shopped Market Hall
2026-04-30 11:00 - 17:00 | Preston Hall, 44831 Main Street, Mendocino, CA, 95460, United States
Shop for Murder, She Wrote souvenirs from vendors in this market of all things murder! The Market Hall will showcase hand-crafted items and all sorts of murder-themed merchandise from Etsy vendors. Leave room in the suitcase for puzzles and pins from Twisted Egos or vintage Jessica-wear from @jbfletchersweaters. We’ll have plenty of Festival merchandise including tees, totes, mugs, and magnets. Bid on dozens of silent auction items, like gift certificates for a stay in Jessica’s iconic house (now the Blair House Inn), the iconic Hill House at Cabot Cove (re-opening soon as Hill House at Trailborn), or the aptly named newly open Mendocino Cove Resort. “Fangelas” will appreciate the specialty items such as tattoo artist Dave Quiggle’s portrait of your favorite sleuth, a stylish print of Jessica’s many fashions, and “Cozy Mystery” gift baskets. Note that the silent auction closes at 3pm on Saturday, so bid early and often!
The market hall is open to the general public on Friday and Saturday from 11am-5pm, and is located at Preston Hall, which is next to the iconic Presbyterian Church on Main Street.
This event is part of the Murder, She Wrote Festival, which is a fundraiser for the Kelley House Museum, a historic house museum located in Mendocino where 9 episodes of Murder, She Wrote were filmed. While full festival passes are sold out this year, there are a number of activities with either single tickets available or that are open to the general public. Learn more.
The Festival is an unofficial event and is not associated with NBCUniversal.
Any questions, email info@kelleyhousemuseum.org
