Downtown Walking Tour–  Take in the sights of picturesque Main Street, Pleasanton.  We’ll stop and talk about the significance of the buildings around town, the people who built them, and the unique historical stories surrounding them.  The tour includes stops at historically relevant sites such as Gay 90’s Pizza, The Railroad Station, The Pleasanton Hotel, Kottinger’s Barn, and the Pleasanton gateway. (1 1/2 hours)

Museum Gallery Tour –  (Request Pleasanton or Livermore focus)  A close
up look at the objects and the history of the Amador-Livermore Valley and the unique building which houses the Museum On Main.  The Local History Gallery is the ideal spot to get an overview of local history by exploring the region from pre-historic times to the present day.  We’ll talk about native populations, Spanish Missionaries, Mexican settlers, and early settlers, all who called the region home. (1 1/2 hours)

Lark in the Park–   Take a trip to a local park to explore the local history that surrounds you. Using activities, photographs, documents, and stories, we’ll talk about the specific history of the park site, the park name and its relationship to Pleasanton’s heritage.  Please request a specific park upon reservation. (1 1/2 hours)

Haunted Pleasanton-- Meet the ghosts of Pleasanton's past... Discover the chilling side of Pleasanton as you visit the most haunted places in town. (2 hours)

Side Street Excursions –  Explore the quaint side streets of Pleasanton.  This stroll winds around small side streets, such as Neal Street, Peters Street, St. Mary’s Street, and Ray Street.  We’ll focus on the people and the businesses that helped the community of Pleasanton prosper from small, specialized mercantile shops to the industries that brought new markets to Pleasanton. (1 1/2 hours)

Pioneer Cemetery Tour –  At Pioneer and Catholic Cemeteries we will
visit the final resting places of many of this area’s pioneer families.  Pioneer families, such as the Bernals, Sunols, Castersons, Oxens, and Schweens, were all critical in the establishment of the pleasant community here today. (1 1/2 hours)

Museum Behind the Scenes–  Go behind the scenes to learn about the jobs of the Museum On Main staff.  What is the role of a curator?  What is an archivist?  What do we keep in our collections room? And how does the museum produce exhibitions and educational programs?  You’ll come away with a better understanding of the work and dedication involved in preserving and disseminating the history and culture of our community. Note: Due to space limitations in the facility, this tour is limited to 5-10 people.

Museum On Wheels: Our Local History – Open your door to history!  Museum on Wheels is an opportunity for your group to learn more about the varied and diverse history of the area.  Invite the Museum to your meeting room or facility for an interactive educational program led by a museum representative, including artifacts and historical photographs. $50 per program. (1 hour).