Welcome to the Novato Online Collections Database

The Online Collection brings the museum to you and is another way to learn about the history of the greater Novato area starting in 1853. When you find something interesting, click on the thumbnail photo to see more information. To see a larger photo, click on the photo again.

Enjoy your travels back in time.

• Use the Search button to do a general keyword search, or Advanced Search to do a more targeted search.
• To search Photos by Keyword, click on one of the Topics
• To view our Featured Collections, click on a photo below
• Random Images is a great way to browse the collection
• Use the Archives, Objects or Photo buttons to search or browse each of those categories.

Our Online Collection is an ongoing project and is being updated regularly.