Combined Museum & Downtown Walking Tour:  Our most popular 3rd Grade school program!  This tour combines a Museum Gallery Tour with a Guided Walking Tour of the north end of historic Downtown Pleasanton.  Students play the role of curators as the assist in identifying new artifacts in the collection. (2 hours)
(Addresses CA State Standards for History-Social Sciences: 3.2, 3.3, 3.5)

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)
(Addresses CA State Standards for History-Social Sciences: 3.2, 3.3, 3.5)

Learning & Working Long Ago-  This program is designed to introduce students to the ways of times past.  Students hunt for Tools of the Time, pretend to be students 100 year ago, and create an old time toy they may keep.  (1 1/2 hours)
(Addresses CA State Standards for History-Social Science: K.3, K.6)

Downtown Walking Tour–  Take in the sights of picturesque Main Street, Pleasanton.  We’ll stop and talking 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)
(Addresses CA State Standards for History-Social Sciences: 3.3, 3.5)

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)
(Addresses CA State Standards for History-Social Sciences: 3.3, 3.5)

Haunted Pleasanton-- The spirits of Pleasanton never rest.  Discover the
chilling side of Pleasanton as your guide takes you to 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, families 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/displays 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 classroom for an interactive educational program led by a museum representative, including artifacts and historical photographs. $50 per program. (1 hour).