3 Best Places To See in Fremont, CA

“Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum is committed to the exhibition, study, education, and preservation of film from the silent era. The museum provides a way to rediscover America’s film pioneers and see their extraordinary work in an authentic setting. They have many talented, professional pianists to accompany the films and give them that exceptional touch. They have a list of movies for your private party, including the original version of King Kong (1933) with Faye Wray. Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum also offers weekday tours and activities for school groups to fill their fun day in Niles. You can rent the Museum & Theater to hold a lecture-discussion, a musical concert, or a movie showing for family and friends. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, the museum accepts tax-deductible contributions in archival collections, donations, and grants. The museum also provides a guided walking tour for visitors.”

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“Children's Natural History Museum has Ice Age fossils, many found in Fremont, and includes a planetarium, skeletons, along with a gift shop. The museum is mainly used for science field trips and summer science camps, which have designed this self-guided tour to serve the public. The museum plans to integrate science, math, and technology curricula within the classroom/exhibit space. They are devoted to increasing the understanding of science in their society. The largest hall, Wes Gordon Fossil Hall, includes the Irvington Fossils, Environments through Time, and Bones. Materials, including storybooks and slideshows, are available at no cost online. Children's Natural History Museum offers free admission for children under three years of age and members.”

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“Museum of Local History showcases life in the Tri-City region when it was a farming and ranching community and then changed to suburban. The museum aims to protect Southern Alameda County (Fremont, Newark, Union City) memories, documents, and artifacts, including structures from the past, and share them with present and future generations. The museum provides field trip opportunities for 3rd and 4th-grade students studying state and local history. Visitors can also make their visit informative, enjoyable, and fun. The museum offers guided tours of Higuera Adobe Historical Park. Additionally, docent-led tours for children include activities such as adobe doll making, brick making, and branding. Museum of Local History offers free admission to all of its events.”

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