Bigfoot Discovery Museum

The Bigfoot Discovery Museum is a cryptozoology museum in Felton dedicated to exploring the mysterious creature. The collection features footprint casts, photographs, newspaper clippings, and local sighting reports from the region.

The museum was established in 2004 by Michael Rugg, a Stanford graduate who previously worked in the tech industry. Its creation followed the collapse of the dotcom boom and represents a personal shift toward building a specialized collection.

The museum displays objects from the 1970s Bigfoot interest period and holds memorabilia connected to the 1986 film Harry and the Hendersons. These items show how the creature captured the imagination of local residents and shaped regional pop culture over many years.

The museum functions as an information center for visitors interested in Sasquatch research and documented sightings. It sits within the Santa Cruz Mountains area, where many of the reported encounters have been recorded.

The museum maintains an extensive collection of local eyewitness accounts documenting alleged Bigfoot encounters specific to the Santa Cruz Mountains. These records capture a regional phenomenon that has drawn ongoing attention from residents and researchers over the years.

Location: Felton

Address: 5497 Hwy 9, Felton, CA 95018

Phone: +18313354478

Website: https://bigfootdiscoveryproject.com

GPS coordinates: 37.04150,-122.07260

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:21