Stewardship · Relevance · Inspiration
In support of our mission, we:
- Engage the public in relevant educational programs, exhibitions and public services
- Support the preservation of historic sites and the historic legacy of the Hayward area
- Provide a place for dialogue around contemporary issues impacting our community
- Build collaborative relationships and partnerships for higher community involvement
Our goals
- Providing educational and compelling programs and events that will serve all visitors, members, and the community at the Downtown Museum, the McConaghy House, and soon at the Meek Estate
- Continued collecting and conservation of artifacts
- Ongoing restoration of the historic Meek Estate in an effort to open the house to the public
- Producing new exhibitions with broad appeal that invite visitors, local and afar, to explore our community's history
- Creating new cultural events that celebrate our diverse community
- Growing our capacity to be a center for history and culture that adds vitality to the community.