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Blackhawk Museum Named “Best Museum in the East Bay”
We’re proud to share that Blackhawk Museum has been recognized as the “Best Museum in the East Bay” in the East Bay Times “Best in the East Bay” awards for 2026. This kind of recognition means a great deal as it reflects the support of the community we serve. Whether you’re a longtime member, a…
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Blackhawk Museum Remains Open and Fully Operational
We’ve seen recent news regarding Blackhawk Plaza, and we want to clarify that it does not impact the Blackhawk Museum. The museum operates under separate, independent ownership and is not closing. We remain open and fully operational, with regular hours unchanged. All programming continues as usual including private events, group tours, car club gatherings, and other community events. Since opening…
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Exploring Tanzanite: One of the World’s Rarest Gemstones
We are pleased to share a beautiful new addition to the Blackhawk Museum’s Art of Africa gallery: a striking Tanzanite gemstone. Tanzanite is one of the world’s most remarkable gemstones, known for its vivid blue-violet hues and its rarity. Discovered only in the late 20th century, Tanzanite is found exclusively in a small region of…
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Now on Display: Golden Sahara II — The 1950s “Car of Tomorrow”
If the 1950s tried to imagine the future on four wheels, few creations captured that optimism (and audacity) like the Golden Sahara II. A rolling science-fiction set piece Golden Sahara II wasn’t just about dramatic styling, though it has plenty of that, from its canopy-like roofline to its shimmering gold accents. It also became famous…
Blackhawk Museum Remains Open and Fully Operational
Recent news concerning Blackhawk Plaza does not affect the Blackhawk Museum. We want to assure our community that the Blackhawk Museum operates under separate, independent ownership and is not closing.
