Downtown Fresno is home to many of Fresno's top cultural organizations and museums. These institutions contribute to making Downtown Fresno a rich and vibrant place for arts and culture unmatched in Central California.

African American Museum
1857 Fulton St - 559.268.7102
Learn more about the San Joaquin Valley's African American community through art and historical exhibits, concerts and more.

Arte Americas
1630 Van Ness (at Calaveras)  - 559.266.2623
The Valley's home Latino arts and culture, features touring exhibits, a summer-long outdoor concert series, educational events, and a gift shop with handmade items from Mexico and Central America.
arteamericas.org

Fresno Fire Department Museum
911 H Street (across from Chukchansi Park)
The historic Hobbs-Parson Produce Building is not only the new headquarters of the Fresno Fire Department, but is also home to the new Fresno Fire Department Museum. The collection includes fire fighting artifacts dating all the way back to the 1880's.

Legion of Valor Museum
2425 Fresno Street - 559.498.0510
Housed in the historic Fresno Veterans Memorial Auditorium building, the Legional of Valor Museum honors all veterans of the US armed forces, and specifically the recepients of the national Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, and the Air Force Cross. The museum contains memorabilia, artifacts, photographs, and official citations.
legionofvalormuseum.org

Meux Home Museum
1007 R St - 559.233.8007
Tour the beautifully restored Victorian era home of one of Fresno's first physicians, Dr. T. R. Meux, and learn more about life in the Valley in the 1880's.
meux.mus.ca.us