Step back to 1841 at the California rancho home of Joaquin Moraga. Discover the rich history of the East Bay and help us preserve this irreplaceable landmark for future generations.
Opening for public tours in 2026.
Explore one of the oldest surviving homes in the East Bay and learn the stories of the land, the families, and their legacy today.
Tours are offered on select dates and group sizes are kept small so that every visitor has time to look, listen, and ask questions. Group tours may be arranged by contacting info@MoragaAdobe.org.
Tours last approximately 1 hour, please allow 1 ½ hours for your visit.
Since purchasing the Moraga Adobe and its surrounding 2.3 acres in 2024, the Friends of the Moraga Adobe have been working on getting the museum open for visitors. Read about the progress we have made in our December 2025 Newsletter.
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The Friends of the Joaquin Moraga Adobe (FJMA) is a group of community members from Orinda, Moraga and the surrounding area who are dedicated to preserving the Moraga Adobe and making it accessible to the public as a History and Learning Center.
The Friends came together in 2009 in response to an opportunity to improve access and preserve this adobe building, which has always been privately owned.
As part of the Friends acquisition of the Adobe, the group raised and contributed $500,000 to the cost of its rehabilitation.
We are committed to raising additional funding as an endowment, to provide for ongoing costs such as creating museum exhibits, landscaping, and ongoing operating expenses.
Our mailing list is the best way to keep up-to-date with news about the Adobe, the new restoration, and how you can help.