4.6 – 130 reviews • Museum
Built to serve as a public school and town meeting hall, Colton Hall now offers visitors a re-creation of the meeting room where California’s first Constitution was drafted in October 1849 and exhibits on early Monterey. Colton Hall is a landmark in the City of Monterey, once the capital of Alta California. The Colton Hall Museum, open free to the public, provides a place for learning and enjoyment focused on its core exhibits as the site of California’s 1849 bilingual constitution leading to statehood and one of California’s first dedicated schools and town halls during the early America period. It also offers a charming historic venue for public programs and events year-round.
Address and Contact Information
Address:
570 Pacific St, Monterey, CA 93940
Phone: (831) 646-5648
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Review Summary
Maria Mendoza
The building is in good shape, location and parking was very convenient.
Jeremy B.
Small place, not too much to see, but unique.
Jianwei Shi
Also, it may work as a viewpoint for any events at the park nearby!
Michael Miller
Small but historically important free museum. Plan on about 15 minutes. It’s mostly about creating the State constitution. Also a nice view out the balcony. Worth a visit. Did I mention it was FREE?
JONATHAN A
Landmark and historic Colton Hall, built in late 1840’s by Monterey’s first American alcalde Walter Colton as a school; largest public building in California at the time. Hosted first California constitutional convention in 1849. Now a small museum, with wonderful front and exterior entry staircases.
Anthony Salazar
The grounds are beautiful and the history on the placards are a definite must read. The bear statues are cool. The park is very clean and manicured.
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