Clarke Historical Museum, County history museum in Old Town Eureka, United States.

The Clarke Historical Museum occupies the former Bank of Eureka & Savings Bank of Humboldt building, constructed in 1911 in Old Town Eureka. Architect Albert Pissis designed it in Classical Revival style, with a glazed architectural terra-cotta facade, quoined pavilions flanking a recessed portico on Ionic columns, and a balustraded parapet above the cornice. Inside are regional history exhibits and Nealis Hall, a Native American wing built in 1979.

Cecile Clarke (1885–1979) taught local history at Eureka High School for over 40 years and first showed her Native American basketry there. When the school ran out of room in 1960, she sold the family sheep ranch and bought the former Bank of Eureka building. Named the Clarke Memorial Museum after her parents, it became the Clarke Historical Museum in 2001; Nealis Hall was added in 1979.

The Nealis Hall displays artifacts from Native American communities of Northwest California, including handwoven baskets, regalia, and ceremonial objects from multiple tribes of the region. Visitors can see the craftsmanship and ritual items that held meaning for these communities.

Visiting during daytime hours allows you to see the exhibits and architectural details clearly without relying on artificial light. Wear comfortable shoes, as you will walk through multiple exhibition spaces and collection areas throughout your visit.

The Clarke Museum is a 501(c)3 nonprofit run for the benefit of Eureka, nearby cities and the local tribes. Its Nealis Hall wing, built in 1979, holds basketry, regalia, stoneware and implements from the Wiyot, Yurok, Karuk and Hupa. The Wiyot are the original inhabitants of the land the museum stands on.