It is through the proceeds of this celebration and volunteer labor that the Gold Nugget Museum became a reality. The museum is operated by an all-volunteer staff and is supported by the people of the Ridge communities. Each summer the museum offers Creekside Concerts on Friday evenings. The concerts feature local bands and are free to the public. Museum Collections A walk through the Gold Nugget Museum is a walk into the past.
Exhibits enable the visitor to see the story of early settlers and their native predecessors.
The core of the collections are those that pertain to the Gold Rush era. These are augmented by other exhibits that relate to the recent past. The museum conducts a number of programs for the community. The annual Gold Nugget Days celebration includes a parade, a ball, a queen contest, a stage revue, a barbecue, a carnival and a costume contest. A number of related events are sponsored by community groups.