The Catawba County Museum of History is a local history museum in Newton, North Carolina. It chronicles the past events that took place and shaped the county of Catawba into what it is today.

The Catawba County Museum of History pays respects and honors the great strides of the pioneers that settled in the Catawba River Valley. It recognizes the hard work and resourcefulness of the older generation that has helped them gain a world renowned furniture and textile empire in the area, despite it being considered as the backwoods.

The Catawba County Museum of History has a wide range of displays focusing on various aspects of life in the area. It is open from Wednesdays to Sundays and admission is free.