Monterey State Historic Park (Custom House & Pacific House)
Monterey · Downtown Monterey · History
Historic adobes in downtown Monterey, including the Custom House, California Historical Landmark No. 1. The museums are free; guided history walks run Thursday to Sunday.
Free days
Museums free; the park accepts the Historian Passport and the Free Fourth Grade Pass
Know before you go
- Admission
Free entry to the Custom House and Pacific House museums; the State Parks page lists no museum fee
Listed · oldmonterey.org · confirm before you go
- Free days & hours
Museums free; the park accepts the Historian Passport and the Free Fourth Grade Pass
Listed · parks.ca.gov · confirm before you go
- Reservations
Not needed; guided history walks Thu–Sun at 11am, 1pm and 3pm from the Custom House (about 1 hour)
✓ Verified on parks.ca.gov · checked Oct 4, 2026
- Hours
Custom House, Pacific House and First Brick House Tue–Sun 10am–4pm; Casa Gutierrez Fri–Sat 11am–3pm; gardens daily
✓ Verified on parks.ca.gov · checked Oct 4, 2026
- Closed
Museums closed Mondays (per posted hours)
✓ Verified on parks.ca.gov · checked Oct 4, 2026
- Parking
Not found on official site; confirm directly
Not confirmed – check with the museum
- Kids
Not found on official site; confirm directly
Not confirmed – check with the museum
- Accessibility
Not found on official site; confirm directly
Not confirmed – check with the museum
- Address
Custom House Plaza, next to Old Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey, CA 93940
✓ Verified on parks.ca.gov · checked Oct 4, 2026
Map location from OpenStreetMap.
Free days, hours and prices change often, and museums close for installations and private events. Always confirm on the museum's own site before you go. Information only; Orca Travel Collection isn't affiliated with these museums.
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Information only. Free days, hours and prices change; confirm with each museum before you go. Data: each museum's official website, balboapark.org and OpenStreetMap · Facts checked Oct 4, 2026 · Map © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.