Haggin Museum

Visited this museum on a quiet afternoon and ended up spending more time than I expected. The exhibits were laid out in a clear way, so it was easy to follow along even without a guide. Some sections felt a bit dated, but the information was still interesting and easy to understand. Staff members were around if you had questions, though they didn’t hover, which I appreciated. The building itself is clean and well maintained, with a nice flow from room to room. Overall, it’s a solid place to learn something new and enjoy a relaxed few hours.

A hidden gem in Stockton. The Haggin Museum offers a beautiful mix of fine art and local history, all displayed in an elegant and well-maintained space. The exhibits are thoughtfully curated, and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable.

I visited this museum last weekend while I was in town, and honestly it was a pretty nice way to spend a few hours. The exhibits were laid out in a way that made sense, and there were lots of little details to read if you’re into history like me. Some of the displays looked a bit older, but that kinda added to the charm for me. The staff I talked with were friendly and helped point me in the right direction when I got a bit turned around lol. Overall it felt calm, clean, and not too crowded, which I really liked.

Absolute gem, I'm so glad we made the trip. For a museum of this size, the collection of European and American oil paintings is outstanding. The Leyendecker exhibit is one of a kind, and we especially enjoyed the "extras" in the drawers below his works. Easy to find, plentiful free parking on the streets around the park, bargain admission prices, well organized, with friendly, knowledge staff.

I went on the first Saturday of the month which has no admissions charge. Highly recommended! They have a very lovely collection of beautiful paintings, and the first floor history museum is so cute. They use the old boardwalks from the Amtrak station I believe down here in Stockton and they recreated the general stores from the early days of the city. They also have a very lovely collection of native American artifacts. Third floor is all advertising art from Leyendecker. I immediately fell in love with the very first painting from when you walk in.

Very well done! It’s been some years since we last visited this museum & the improvements are quite impressive. The bright open interior accentuates the high ceilings, wood panel flooring, decorative moulding. The Fine Arts are beautifully showcased, telling an elegant story. The Historical Collection amazingly preserved. The Sci Fi Collection an amusing addition. Bonus: We went on “Free Saturday”, which happens once monthly.

A very enjoyable 90 minutes. They have quite a variety of exhibits, including some interesting old steam engines for fighting fires. The entrance fee is very reasonable and the staff are extremely nice and knowledgeable.

Exceptional, quaint and intimate fine art museum! We were more than impressed with the collection at the Haggin. We strolled and took our time in each exhibit, taking in history and seriously magnificent works of art. The Haggin is a hidden gem not to be missed! I recommend the museum store for interesting gifts, too. Overall: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I'm grateful that we have an art museum in our neighborhood. I love art, I have taught art and I am an artist. And I feel like the Haggin museum has an identity crisis. There is the history part in the lower part of the museum, maybe this part of the museum caters to school children. I don't know. Maybe there are tours about the history that I am unaware of but every time I have been in the last 28 years the history museum just sits there. Not sure why we have a jeep either but we do. The two main halls upstairs the art rarely changes. It only changes on the second floor and one section. I understand having core pieces but I also think there is a missed opportunity for this museum. I feel like it struggles to truly connect with the community. The Crocker in Sacramento has been able to blend the old with new and has a lovely modern art collection on display. Most art museums have some sort of café to encourage people to eat drink and talk about art. The gift shop should mirror the displays in the galleries but alas it does not. There doesn't seem to be a lot of activities for children and adults to explore art. Is it worth the eight dollars admit fee? Maybe if you've never been. It's also not very handicap accessible. Yes they have handicap parking places. At the side entrance you have to wait for the security guard. And my very small mobility scooter barely fits in the elevator. So there's that too. Yes we are an annual members, we are ever hopeful that they will change displays and include modern art. Lots of modern art. And cultural art that represent the many cultures in Stockton California.

The Haggin Museum never fails to disappoint when I visit. The annual school children's art display has been enlarged this year, a wonderful addition. The Gauguin 'mystery' exhibit is expertly choreographed and illuminating. The Leyendecker illustrations are a perennial treat to peruse. I must also mention the great variety of displays range from local history to European art - perfect for all ages to enjoy. Thanks to the knowledgeable and design-conscious staff and volunteers who continue to preserve this local jewel in Stockton.

Absolutely worth the price of admission! In town and had an afternoon to kill while waiting for my beau, so decided to check out the museum. Coming from NY state, I feel like I've had a good introduction to paintings from Hudson River School artists, but didn't realize one of the largest collections was located in a Central Valley CA regional museum. I had 3 hours to kill, and only made it halfway through- the collection is truly magnificent and worthy of a trip to the city in its own right. Staff were incredibly kind, and the other exhibits are really well done as well- there seems to be things geared towards all ages, though young kids may not be nearly as entertained and enthralled as I was. Parking wasn't tricky since it was chilly out and a weekday, but I could see there being issues during warmer times.

Great museum in Stockton. Who would have thought. Has a lot of local history explained and exhibited here. There is an amazing native exhibit here, so don't miss it. We got in free with a BofA atm card. It is still worth every penny even if you have to pay. Would return someday when I am in the area. I enjoyed this hidden gem!

I visited for only one reason- paintings by Albert Bierstadt. I read on the website that they had the largest collection of his paintings anywhere. That basically amounted to roughly six paintings. I didn't see the primary one that I was searching for, I think it might be at the Met in NY, but the other paintings were fabulous anyway. The paintings were beautifully lit and presented among works by his contemporaries. I am glad that I made the trip because I had never seen any of his seaside paintings. But I'm not sure it would be worth the average person's drive all the way out from Oakland. Stockton is lucky to have such a wonderful collection of Bierstadt's work. The other exhibits and the rest of the collection seemed unrelated and were just curiosities to us. It is extremely difficult to describe the collection as a whole. Everyone was kind and helpful and surprised I had driven out so far just to these paintings, lol! Otherwise, it's a great place for locals and families to picnic outside and take classes and learn a little bit about local history. I didn't take photos of his paintings, because you should really support the museum and it's totally worth the inexpensive admission fee to go see them.

I had no idea Stockton had this gem. Very nice museum with great customer service from beginning to end.

amazing display of American and European art. They have probably the largest collection of paintings by Albert Bierstadt outside of the east coast. you will be amazed bud the exhibit of wildlife art by Ezra Tucker. I also loved the reconstructions of a Wild West saloon, general store and other scenes of the American west. Drove up here from socal and it was worth the 7 hour trip

A great place to learn so much history of Stockton itself plus more. The art work and paintings were of aww. Would love to be able to own a coupe of them. Great staff and nice gift shop as well. Reasonable fee to get in of $8.50 each adult. Just so much unique history all around. Definitely would re visit

It was a pretty cool art gallery.... we spent a couple hours here on a rainy day and enjoyed ourselves. There was also a lot of Native American type history artifacts here.

An hour and a half drive from San Jose is a nice art museum. It is located on the grounds of a very nice park with a rose garden and fountains. We went to specifically look at some of Albert Bierstadt paintings. The main floor had lots of painting of landscape art from many artists of California such as Yosemite. There was also a collection of art (photography, mixed media, paintings) from local artists. On the top floor there is art such as from media (magazine covers, advertisements...etc) in the bottom floor, was art from the Native Americans. I wish that this part was better kept up. The lighting wasn't great as it was on the other floors and there is so much color and detail to the handicrafts that they did that needed to be showcased in better light. The floors were like wooden planks and it just seemed like more of an ignored part of the museum. I think with better lighting, this would enhance the experience.

It's a hidden gem beautiful building inside and out with so much information about Stockton and artifacts to see learn about.

You are missing out if you haven't visited The Haggin Museum. It's one of Stockton's most iconic places to visit!

A terrific museum...the Bierstadt art is exceptional and the Leyendecker exhibit was a wonderful surprise!!! An unknown gem in Stockton, well worth the time and modest entrance fee.

I hadn't been there in over a decade and it turns ou they remodeled in 2017! Its currently open Wednesday thru Sunday. Face mask is a must. Super clean and nice! 3 floors. Parking is still free all around the park. Lots of clean restrooms and drinking fountains its just such an awesome little museum now. Little exhibits and beautifully planned paintings. Awesome experience.

wonderful museum of history, art and culture for the area. well worth the visit. well cared for, great staff and just beautiful. my family and i enjoyed our visit. we have all been to the museum on field trips with schools growing up, it never lets us down. enjoyed the dog dogs exhibit too.

Really enjoyed our visit! Was traveling through Stockton, and it was well worth the stop.

Hidden Jewel of the Central Valley. Diverse art works and changing exhibitions for all ages. Very community oriented in our diverse cultural groups. Permanent collection and historical exhibits focus on the Delta area. Sadly, the mummy went back to Egypt.

I am glad I waited to review the Haggin Museum until after their renovations. It is a rather unique museum located in the middle of Stockton as the centerpiece of Liberty Park. Parking is only available on the street, so plan ahead. The museum is a hodgepodge of several exhibits. Most of the museum is devoted to the history of Stockton including the early days and the development of the port. The rest of the museum now houses several large and attractive art galleries with a wide and eclectic mix of art. Locals should absolutely visit the Haggin Museum and the surrounding park. School groups likely hit up the museum on a regular basis. There are probably a few other Stockton tourists like me who should also visit the museum before heading to a Heat or Ports game. The museum is on the small side making for a short trip in about 1-1.5 hours with a decent admission fee. Combined with a nice walk around the park makes for a nice afternoon. Hours and days are limited, but I do recommend stopping by when you are lucky enough to be in downtown Stockton!

A party of sixteen residents from the University Retirement Community in Davis arrived mid-afternoon yesterday and were warmly welcomed by the museum staff. Susan Obert, the Chief Executive Officer, treated our group to a fascinating tour of the highlights of the collection based on her twenty years of knowledge of the museum. There was too much to see in one afternoon, but not to be missed is the J.C. Leyendecker collection of Saturday Evening Post covers, comparable to the Norman Rockwell museum collection in Stockbridge, MA, one of my favorite museums. Another personal favorite was the American gallery. I will definitely be returning, probably to one of the museum's many special events.

There is very little that I saw of the museum, unfortunately. I hope to thoroughly review it in the future. For now, I'll only advise against going on the monthly free day. Aside from the staff, and perhaps a few visitors, everyone was quite rude. I saw a few children touching valuable displays while the parents said nothing. I was constantly expected to move for others. This is more a remark on how irritating it is to be thin, and be expected to shamefully move to the side, in order to let rotund people through. I'll stop now. Museums are my jam, and this peanut butter is not happy about how uncivilized people can behave.

We decided to check out Haggin Museum because VIA magazine, Sunset magazine, & Huell Howser recommended it, plus it's FREE on the 1st Sat of the month. I love FREE so we went. Regular admission is $5 for adults. If u want to take photos you are allowed but you need to fill out a waiver form: No Flash of any kind in the galleries, No photos of items on loan to the Haggin Museum, which when we went was the Plein-Air Painters of America. The museum is not very big, we spent about 1.5 hrs here. History Galleries: Pioneer Rm: trace Stockton history from the time of early Native Americans to present day Native American Gallery: artifacts from various N.A. cultures Calif. Rm: early Calif. & Stockton history, including explorers, missions, & Gold Rush. Storefronts: turn of the century Calif. shops & school. Vehicle Gallery: early fire engines, including Old Betsy, & WW2 Willy the Jeep. Victorian Hallway: 1890 homestead of Miss Jennie Hunter & family, prosperous wheat ranchers. Holt Hall: Benjamin Holt's invention workshop & Caterpillar tractor. Ancient Arts Gallery: Ancient Egyptian mummy (it's Famous, but in a glass case) & artifacts from Greece, Rome, & Mesoamerica. Art Galleries: Hull: American western landscape paintings by Albert Bierstadt & other artists. Haggin Rm: Realist & impressionist 19th century European & American paintings. McKee Rm: European Realist & Orientalist paintings. (don't remember if I saw it). Arcade: American landscape paintings (don't remember if I saw it). Upper & Lower West: changing exhibits: Plein-Air Painters of America , now thru 1/6/08. Nice oil paintings. Bathrooms available. They have a museum store. Hrs: 1:30-5p Wed-Sun website: http://www.hagginmuseum.org/ In Victory Park, nice to walk around outside and check it out. Small area outside for roses. Pond for ducks, & a playground for kids.

I've been going to the University of the Pacific for years now, and I cannot believe that it's taken me 5 years to finally wander over here. The Haggin Museum is seriously a gem in Stockton. I wouldn't normally think of Stockton to hold such a magnificent museum of art and history, but sometimes I forget that every city has a story. Admission was only $2.50 upon presentation of student I.D. It takes a good 2 hours to walk around and really enjoy the art and history presented. There, I learned about the Gold Rush, saw a painting of Robert F. Stockton (the man in which the city is named after), perused through the water and landscape temporary exhibit, and looked at cool artifacts native to Stockton from the 1800s. Such a small price to enjoy an enriching afternoon in Stockton.

For a mere $5 (normal admission to the museum) you get two tix for complimentary wine, cheese, salami, crackers and fresh fruit and a beautiful venue to enjoy it in. Note: If you want a seat for the entertainment, get there early and mark your territory clearly. Or take turns sitting and holding seats for your party. The seats are not reserved; it's on a first come first served basis. But unlike the Bob Hope theater, there are no hefty ticket prices to keep out the common man or the man of the current economic depression. The show I had the pleasure to see and hear; "The Ballads" Favorites from 1965-Present. A group of very diverse in age, flavor, style and musical ability local male vocalists and musicians that kept you glued to your seat swatting away the late comers that wanted to stand in front of you to get a better look at the show. The musicianship, professional grade. The music, appealing to all ages, backgrounds and tastes. The music scene is alive and well in Stockton, maybe a bit underground, but more than likely just in search of the perfect venue where one can sing, play, express themselves and not be exposed to the scrutiny of city permits and restraints.

I used to attend the University of the Pacific. And during my time there, I never toured this museum. So during a visit to town, I really wanted to make the effort to go there. This museum is small, but it packs a lot into it. It has personal possessions of the family which founded the museum, and touches upon an era when families such as this one engaged in competitive mansion building--and bought stuff to furnish it. It has some of the European paintings they purchased. It has American artist who were commissioned to capture images of California images. . It also covers the span of California's history from the Native Americans, to Spanish colonialism; US expansion; the Gold Rush; the Civil War. What is today "Caterpillar" got its start in Stockton, and the museum touches on California's agricultural / industrial history. I also enjoyed the "basement" area where they used antiques to create a western "main street". They also have one of the largest collections of J.C. Leyendecker's works. When I was about to leave, I had to ask, "Where's the mummy?" (At one time, they actually had a real Egyptian mummy.) I learned that the museum "sent it back" in 2009. The mummy didn't fit into the museum's focus on California history, and was expensive to maintain the preservation. (I should have seen it when I lived in Stockton.) The City of Stockton should be proud to have this museum.

My husband and I went here as a recommendation from the bed & breakfast we were staying at for our 1st anniversary. The museum was in the middle of a very lovely park where some kids were having birthday parties. The gentleman at the front desk was very friendly, helpful, and knowledgable. We proceeded around the museum in the direction he suggested, and got to see some really cool things. There was an artifact right at the beginning which was featured on Mysteries at the Museum, which is a show we watch a lot. It was really cool to see it on the show and see it in person! Upstairs, there were WWI and WWII posters upstairs that were cool to see. There was a giant Caterpillar machine, and it was cool to learn about the first large machineries. Lots of Stockton history and facts.

I visited here September 12, 2018. I had driven a combined total of 7030 miles on a road trip specifically planned out as a vacation of museum visits featuring "Albert Bierstadt" paintings. Unusual no doubt in that it was vehicle driven. To my surprise I learned in conversation, that west coast patrons of the arts know Bierstadt from an early age because of the location of many of his works done in California. I stumbled upon this artist from my early days as a student of Illustration at the then, Philadelphia College of Art. He and his work lives within me always, as Inspiration. After The Haggin Museum, I visited the Museum, Center of the Arts in Cody, Wyoming, featuring some wonderful Examples of Albert Bierstadt's works. Overall I was much impressed more with the Exhibit at the Haggin Museum, and the other notable works including those of JC Leyendecker, who as well has been a lifelong favorite. Thank you to your courteous staff as well. Dennis E.

Such an amazing place so much history. Staff is amazing and vary help full. Beutiful gem to find my boys loved seeing the art

This museum is a hidden gem in Stockton, and is located inside Victory Park on Pershing Avenue. The parking lot is located behind the museum, on Picardy Dr. It is a beautiful building with three floors and has a nice pond in the front. My son enjoyed watching the ducks. The museum has a nice collection of Albert Bierstadt paintings, about 12 of them. Albert Bierstadt is known for his amazing landscapes of the American West. They have Leyendecker, J.C's collection of advertising artwork in the upper level, including original Kellogg's cereal boxes. They also have a Renoir painting and from other notable artists like George Inness, William Keith and Wlliam Chase. Apart from fine art, they have a collection of local and regional history related items. Currently, there is an exhibition called FULL SUN: American Women Artist going on, with over 100 paintings and sculptures which were on sale. They were priced from 1,000$ to 15,000$. This was our second time at the museum and we enjoyed as much as we did the first time. The staff is friendly and warm. We didn't see many restaurants around the area, and there is no cafe inside the museum. So, eat before you enter the museum. I wish they showed us a video of the history of the museum itself.

This wonderful Stockton gem's renovation is finally complete! I visited on a sunny winter Sunday afternoon and before that, was during the renovation. Even more beautiful than I remember, the newly painted walls seemed to contrast with with the artwork made me feel like I wasn't in Stockton anymore. Saw a beautiful painting of Yosemite that once hung in Reagan's oval office and in the same room had a kind and knowledgable docent. She knew about that particular artist, about the frames, about the renovation - just about every question we thought of to ask. She also informed us of how (I think) every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, they bring in a band and one can have cocktails while viewing beautiful art. I always enjoy the Haggin staples (fire department, arms, Ben Holt & Native American history) - only downside is that I wish the Haggin was larger so I could see more art! Looking forward to returning with the next rotation of art and hopefully to one of music & wine events!

Decided to visit the Haggin Museum because it's free entry every 1st Saturday! The Haggin museum was nice to venture around. The history of the city as well as Native Americans were presented. They had a lot of the machinery used back in the day as well as a few art pieces. The art wasn't extravagant but it's art so you take it how you would like. I'm more of an abstract art person so I wasn't overly excited. Overall it's great place to visit just to go for a museum day! Also, they have a great gift shop where they sell postcards, note pads and candles. The workers there are absolutely precious and kind as well!

The building is located in a nice park, so the view was pretty amazing and green. There were ducks I wanted to approach but I did not have bread, but that's okay. Anyway, entering the museum, me and my friend were greeted warmly by the receptionists and instantly, I felt very welcomed to the place. The interior design of the building was very relaxing and minimalist and for a minimalist person, I was very satisfied. The artworks, and exhibits were informational and the experience was worth the $5 student discount. The workers saw me taking selfies in their mirrored walls, but they were chill. The temperature of the rooms are very chill, too. So the place is just very chill. Very chill place to bring a date or a friend or yourself. Would recommend!

They have some wonderful pieces that have been restored beautifully. The lower floor has various rooms filled with antique trinkets & furniture. They have them coordinated by rooms like a set; a saloon, classroom, etc. There's currently a wonderful NFL exhibit on the upper floor, featuring Pat Tillman. On the first & third Thursdays of the month, they have events with music, wine, etc.

The Haggin Museum is a great place. Don't pay attention to Logan L (who probably made a yelp account just to bash the museum). He only has one review to his name. Anyways, the museum has a wonderful collection of Albert Bierstadt and JC Leyendecker. $8 is a reasonable price. Try going to a museum anywhere else, you're looking at $20 or more for admission and you have to pay an extra fee to see a special exhibit. And just an FYI, I've been to the museum before when they close early for a private event. Signs are up for visitors and usually they close an hour early on their free admission day, so it's not like visitors are paying to get in so it doesn't bother me at all. Logan L is just tripping.

Haggin Museum is about on-par with what I expect from Stockton. I was, however, pleasantly surprised by the local historical sections of the museum when I was expecting only art installations. At first, I was a little put-off by the hours: 130-5pm weekdays. Open for only 3.5 hours? Usually it takes me four hours to get through an entire museum, and that's rushing! So I was a little skeptical when I arrived on a Wednesday afternoon after 3 pm. Well, I was able to finish the entire museum before closing. And I enjoyed it. They don't really have anything spectacular. And there's a kind of randomness with the collections. I love the front Yosemite hall. The room to the right is American and European Realist/Impressionist art with one Renoir. I appreciate the homage to local history more than the European acquisitions. There's more cohesion to the Stockton rooms and I appreciate the time they've taken to demonstrate there's more to Stockton than violence and bankruptcy. There's a neat, old Caterpillar harvester and old artifacts describing the area from settlement to modern day. They have three areas for varying exhibits so I'll probably go again once those change. $8 adults, $5 students. First Saturday of the month free.

All residents of Stockton should go to the Haggin at least once. You will learn about Stockton's rich history. Go for a walk around Victory Park and check out some of the most beautiful homes of Stockton. Only 4 stars, you wonder? Because the hours are weird and the last time I went there, I felt like I was in a sauna! By the time I was leaving, my eye makeup had melted and created a clever beard and had millions of sweat beads on my forehead. I wasn't sure if I should say 'thank you, goodbye' to the receptionist or cover one eye and say, 'ARGH..... shiver me timbers!' OK... maybe I'm exaggerating, but this is how MY memory serves me.

Yeah, this is a great Northern California museum. I am shocked Sacramento doesn't have a counterpart to compete, but there you are. A reason to visit Stockton if you never thought to do it before! Mummy. Neat "nature art". A room of art that features catholicism and muslim muses. The best: the reconstructed "town" of Stockton on the basement floor. This is awesome. There's a Chinese herbalist, a western apothecary, a school house, a barbershop, a general store, a saloon...there are some reconstructed rooms from a genteel Victorian farmhouse in Linden, CA (complete with the creepy and uncomfortable Victorian furniture) and a really nice Native American section that actually covers tribes all over the US, but has a nice interspersed focus on the California tribes. The art collection is really strong; both local and international names, and some famous folks like Renoir, Rodin and Gaugin are all featured 123--punch~! in the main room. It's like families from Stockton nearby just handed over family heirlooms they didn't want to cart around, so there is a beautiful case full of Art Pottery from early 1900s. There are buggies. There are Holt Caterpillar tractors (and it walks you through their evolution). One of the best things are the docents, and especially the ones down in the basement in the gift store, which is jampacked with great kids gifts. Really great books, old paperdoll kits, and really great little knick knacks for the parentals. FYI, Huell is covering it on Road Trip with Huell Howser tonight! Also, every 1st Saturday is free admission, regular admission is only $5 (a steal!) and the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of every month are late dates; in otherwords, the Museum is open on those Thursdays until 9 PM. Great news for folks who want to zip over there after work!

The Haggin Museum is a delightful little museum located in Victory Park, on Pershing Avenue, close to I-5. Now thru September 25, 2011 The Haggin has Salvador Dali's illustrations based on the work of Dante on exhibit. If you like surrealism based on 14th century literature, involving such themes as impotence and putrefaction, head on over. I did, and I was delighted, as well as a little more than slightly disturbed. The Haggin has local displays that really dig into Stockton's history. I always enjoy looking at the Victorian era displays on the first floor. Travel down to the basement for other vignettes from, I believe, the gold rush era. In any case, it is a nice little "starter museum". The only reason why I didn't give the museum five stars was because although Victory park is very pretty, it can also be very sketchy. You have been warned.

Amazing art and culture in your own backyard in Stockton... Incredibly local history display with life-sized replicas of street scenes from before the turn of the century. Beautiful paintings in a realism-type style in the gallery. I spent hours here and it felt like minutes. Stimulating for the eyes, mind, and soul. Go here if you haven't - you will not be disappointed.

This is one of those places you leave and feel like you actually had a fulfilling and educational day and it was a really great time! The staff is very nice, the place is in the middle of a park, it's got art, jade, beautiful paintings, the history of Stockton, things about Native Americans, a really beautiful old boat.. ..and what I saw that I had to ask about was the neat blue tile floor in the jade room and downstairs near the gift shop.. Tile that was from the original Stockton courthouse. Beautiful. Check this out. I was born in Stockton, moved and am now living in the Sacramento area.. Had heard to check this place out and i was so happy!

Five stars for displaying California/Stockton history in the valley! (Three stars in comparison to big city museums): -They offer FREE admission once a month and the staff is so friendly and informative. It's no MoMA, but I was grateful to learn the history of Stockton and the museum is sizeable with a large amount of paintings. Consider donating a few bucks if you're there on free admission day; every little bit helps in a time when money is tight for educational institutions! -Don't miss the old (and bloodstained) trunk on the bottom floor with a grimy and enthralling history! Watch the segment on the adjacent tv! -The layout is a little cramped/awkward, so I imagine it would be tough if you're with a group of young children and few chaperones.

Originally, I thought to dock the museum a star because a) their hours of operation are pathetic, and b)they no longer merely 'suggest' a donation, they demand it. But then I remembered how much I love the Bierstadt paintings, how my sister and I spent countless hours seeing if we could ditch the old Asian man curator who shadowed us every visit (I swear he either teleports or is part of a set of quintuplets that all work there), how one of my favorite paintings ever, 'Sophistication' hangs there, and of course, how I was a child actor in one of their in-house videos to demonstrate new display-technologies... (hey, smiling and pushing a button and looking cute, while pretending to be amazed by a start menu is hard work!!!),.... so Haggin you're a class act, and a 5star commodity.

Although Stockton has had some hard times in recent years, it still has some gems from its better days, including this museum. In addition to a lot of lovely art (including several Bierstadts), the museum has some good historical displays, including about firefighters and Native Americans. Friendly and informative staff, situated in a nice park, and I have always found ample parking.

Agreeing with many other reviewers, Haggin is a keeper for Stockton no matter what. Stockton doesn't have much to show, but this place is something Stocktonians should be proud of. It is only on the hot weekends when families come out to use the huge outside grass area for parties and BBQ's along with Victory Park. The area is beautiful with two ponds with ducks and a memorial garden fit for a dreamy wedding. The only bad thing is that teenagers vandalize the outside facade once in awhile and use it as a hang out when the museum is closed...well, typical for Stockton. However, the inside is amazing! I am still fascinated by the mummy and the cars. My favorite are the mock classroom, the Chinese herb shop, and the dental office. I always take my niece and nephew here. Great for kids. They also offer art classes. Take advantage of free admission! Admission Prices: $5--Adults (ages 18-64) $2.50--Seniors (ages 65+), Youth (ages 10-17), Students (with ID) Free--Museum Members, Children under age 10, and first Saturday of the month

Interesting museum and certainly glad we stopped for a couple of hours to check it out. Mixed exhibits of paintings and antiques. Staff of volunteers was very helpful. The location, a city park, put your parking options on the street with a short walk to the museum. The building is both a typical museum high ceilings spaces but has some interesting use of the basement area for both the gift shop and some older pieces of Americana. Recommended.

What an unexpected gem in Stockton. The park around the museum makes for a lovely walk, especially through the rose garden. I wish I'd brought a picnic lunch to enjoy in the park. Once inside the museum, the art exhibits were equally lovely. The staff, from the cashiers to the docents, were eager to chat and share their opinions about their favorite pieces. The gift shop staff were exceptionally friendly and kind. The Haggin Museum was the perfect way to spend an afternoon.

This museum was alright. I liked the downstairs area an the picture taking area

All the greenery leads a spilt towards to the museum. A lot of cool and interesting pieces to observe. I went here as a field trip in elementary. I didn't expect much, but I sure remember natives and their teepee house. The tour guide explains what the pieces are and the history about it. I also bought stuff in the souvenir gift shop.

Went there last week sometime, and it brought back childhood memories. The best is learning that all the tanks throughout the world today started in Stockton!! Ben Holt was the man!! Loved the Stockton history with Weber and the personal guided tour.

This museum is a small gem. The collection of paintings of the Sierra Nevada mountains and Yosemite is something that you really should see. The last time I was there, they had an exhibition that included pictures and designs of boats from the early 1900s, many built in or near Stockton. The gift store in the bottom floor is both quaint and has a good collection.