Kelley House Museum - Mendocino, CA

Haunted Mendocino Walking Tour
2026-05-06 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-05-13 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-05-27 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-06-03 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-06-10 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-06-17 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-06-20 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-06-24 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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. Rob will be your guide. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for youth. PURCHASE TICKETS.

Historic District Walking Tour
2026-05-09 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-16 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-23 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-30 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-06 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-13 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-20 11:00 - 13:00 | 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.

"Murder, She Wrote" Walking Tour
2026-05-09 11:30 - 13:30, 2026-05-16 11:30 - 13:30, 2026-05-23 11:30 - 13:30, 2026-05-28 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-05-30 11:30 - 13:30, 2026-06-04 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-06-06 11:30 - 13:30, 2026-06-11 11:00 - 12:30 and 2 more dates | 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

Walk The Big River Trail
2026-05-16 13:30 - 15:00 | Big River Parking Lot, Big River, Mendocino, 95460, United States
There’s no better way to honor Mendocino Land Trust’s 50 years of conservation than with a free guided walk on the old haul road along the Big River watershed. Explore a thriving biodiversity hotspot where redwoods meet the salt marsh. Bring your binoculars to spot herons, otters, and seals, plus learn about the flora and fauna along the way. This tour will be led by Mendocino Land Trust Stewardship Project Coordinator, Chase Aherns and will take about 1.5 hours. A Kelley House Museum docent will share photos from the site’s history as a 19th-century lumber mill.
Since their founding in 1976, the Mendocino Land Trust has fought to protect this landscape, culminating in the historic 2002 acquisition of 7,300 acres from the Hawthorne Timber Company. This walking tour is part of the exhibit commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Mendocino Land Trust, on display during April and May. Learn more about the exhibit here.
Free, but RSVP is appreciated.
Departure point: Big River, east parking lot near trail head.

Haunted Mendocino Walking Tour
2026-05-20 17:00 - 18:30 | Kelley House Museum, 45007 Albion Street, Mendocino, CA, 95460, United States
TOUR CANCELLED! So sorry, our guide is sick. He is offering another one on Saturday 5/23 at 7pm or next Wednesday at 5pm. If you purchased an advance ticket, please email us at info@kelleyhousemuseum.org with the ticket purchaser’s name and email and we will get you a refund.
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. Rob will be your guide. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for youth. PURCHASE TICKETS.

Haunted Mendocino Walking Tour
2026-05-23 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 over ten years. Your tour will last 1.5 to 2 hours. Advance ticket purchase recommended. Rob will be your “spirit guide” on this tour.

Annual Book Sale
2026-05-24 10:00 - 15:00 | CA
Stop by the Kelley House Museum Sunday of Memorial Weekend for a great selection of history, educational, and art books at low prices.

"Tying the Knot" Exhibit Opening Reception
2026-06-13 16:00 - 17:30 | Kelley House Museum, 45007 Albion Street, Mendocino, CA, 95460, United States
Join us on Second Saturday in Mendocino as we celebrate the opening of our new exhibit on bridal fashion, Tying the Knot. Kelley House Museum Curator Averee McNear will give an illuminating short presentation on caring for and exhibiting historic clothing in museums and archives. The exhibit itself features archival photographs, artwork, and several historic wedding dresses worn by Mendocino brides from the mid-1860s to 1914, this exhibit showcases evolving trends in bridal styles: from a woman’s “Sunday best” dress to sequins and lace, from bright colors to pure white. You’ll even learn about a few Mendocino love stories along the way. Refreshments provided.
Admission is free but kindly RSVP below.
