John Muir National Historic Site

Where is the Muir home?

John Muir NHS is located in Martinez, California. Muir chose to live in this urban environment because his wife Louie, and her family were from here. Muir's in-laws, the Strentzels, finished their mansion after two years of construction in 1882. John Muir moved into the home with his wife and two girls in 1890. Muir lived and wrote in the home for the last 24 years of his life.

The site includes the Muir home, orchards, the Martinez Adobe and Mt. Wanda.

Mt. Wanda

Originally part of the 2600 acre ranch, John Muir NHS aquired this 326 acres of oak woodland in 1993. Named for his oldest daughter, Muir took both girls on nature walks here to look at the trees, wildflowers and birds. We continue that tradition today with ranger led wildflower and bird walks in the spring, and full moon walks in the summer.

Museum Collections at John Muir National Historic Site

This Museum Collections Exhibit celebrates John Muir, preservationist, writer and friend to National Parks. It features Muir's family and home in Martinez, California, including personal belongings, photographs, and specimens that he collected.

Are You Muir Woods?

No, we are not the glorious grove of coastal redwoods named for John Muir. It is named Muir Woods National Monument. It's located just north of San Francisco in Marin County. Whether you visit there or here first, save your receipt to get free access to the other Muir park site on the same day!

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