Griffith Quarry Park & Museum
The Griffith Quarry Museum is housed in the original Penryn Granite Works office, built by Welsh immigrant Griffith Griffith in 1864. It contains some of the original office furniture, information on the Griffith family, the history of the Penryn-Loomis Basin area, and the granite industry.
A major supplier of granite for many of California’s buildings, including the State Capitol in Sacramento, Griffith Quarry’s history dates back to its founding in 1864. The museum houses exhibits reflecting the history of the granite industry in this region. The park boasts three miles of nature trails that offer views of the old quarry sites.
- Hours Saturday and Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Address 7504 Rock Springs Roads, Penryn, CA 95663
- Phone 530-889-6500
- Website Placer County Museums
- Best Feature Interactive Exhibits, Nature Trails
- Nature Trails
- Local History
- Easy Access to I-80
Corner of Taylor & Rock Springs Roads, Penryn, CA
ALSO CHECK OUT:
-
Villager Candle Shop, Pottery & More
Truckee, CA7001 North Village Drive, Truckee, CA 96161The Villager Candle Shop located at Northstar, offers Pottery Painting & More and carries an endless amount of candle shapes, 20 different scents, and countless colors.
-
Gallery iQ
Rocklin, CA3700 Midas Ave, Rocklin, CA 95677Art studio and gallery providing classes, workshops, local artisans, and fine arts.
-
Granite Bay Park
Granite Bay, CA6010 Douglas Boulevard, Granite Bay, CA 95746Hosting a playground, a baseball diamond, a soccer field, and trail access, Granite Bay Park is a great place to take your kids for the day.
