Adobe de Palomares
CA Historical Landmark No. 372
491 E. Arrow Highway
Pomona, CA 91767
Historical Society of Pomona Valley: 909-623-2198
http://www.pomonahistorical.org/palomares/
Sun: 2p-5p
Closed Easter, Memorial Day, Labor Day and Thanksgiving weekends.
Adobe de Palomares was the 13 room home of Don Ygnacio Palomares and his wife, Dona Concepcion Lopez de Palomares. The Palomares and Vejar families owned the Rancho San Jose, which covered eastern Los Angeles county, some 150 years ago. The land now covers many cities of the Pomona Valley of Southern California, including Pomona, LaVerne, San Dimas, Diamond Bar, Azusa, Covina, Walnut, Glendora, and Claremont.
The Adobe is more than a museum or a restored building. Its rooms and gardens allow us to be taken back in time and to see the adobe as it was lived in, during a very special period, 150 years ago. This was a crucial period in California history, as the American annexation of the state brought tremendous changes to the Palomares family and their contemporaries.
The furnishings, all in accord with the style of the period, have been assembled from the length and breadth of Southern California, forming one of the finest collections of early days to be found anywhere. Many of the articles are precious heirlooms of descendants of the early families who have generously loaned or donated them.
Even the landscaping of the spacious courtyard and gardens have been reproduced in accurate detail according to findings of painstaking research. The grounds can be seen today with their original charm and beauty. A special part of the garden is the herb garden. The herbs were important for seasoning and were the source of medical remedies. Knowledge of medical herbs was important and is reflected in the selection of present plants in the active herb garden.
An important part of the Adobe is the Blacksmith shop. It was used for shoeing horses and the maintenance of ranch equipment including saws, pots and buggies.
Adobe de Palomares, to add to its busy round of activity, was an important stop on the San Bernardino stage route, where passengers could obtain food and relaxation from the bumps and jolts of the long and dusty road. Many an exhausted immigrant party and foot-sore wanderer found a resting place here.
Contact the Historical Society of Pomona Valley for latest information.
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Museum of Flying, Santa Monica
Museum of Flying
3100 Airport Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-398-2500
http://museumofflying.com/
The Museum was forced to temporarily close in July of 2002 due to economic challenges. Since that time, Museum officials have been in discussion with the City of Santa Monica on a suitable new location at the Santa Monica Airport. Recently, the Museum executed a lease agreement with the City of Santa Monica for the leasehold at 3100 Airport Avenue. The new Museum expansion and remodeling project is estimated to cost nearly $2 million. Construction and the Capital Campaign to support it are in progress.
The Museum of Flying is dedicated to preserving and presenting the rich history of the growth and development of aviation and aerospace in Southern California. Special emphasis is placed on the history of the Douglas Aircraft Company and the Santa Monica Airport. The Santa Monica Airport was the birthplace of the Douglas World Cruiser, the first aircraft to circumnavigate globe. This led to the company slogan for many years of "Around the world first, first the world around". In the early 1930's, the Santa Monica Airport witnessed the first flights of the famous DC-3 Aircraft that virtually changed the field of aviation and air travel worldwide.
The Santa Monica Airport played a vital role in the production of military aircraft during World War II, with Donald W. Douglas serving as czar of aircraft production for the United States as appointed by President Roosevelt. By the early 1950's, 90% of worldwide air travel took place on Douglas built aircraft. The Museum chronicles both the growth of Douglas and the many other aviation and aerospace companies that were started by individuals who actually started with the Douglas Aircraft Company. Here, visitors will see a broadly diverse collection of aircraft, exhibits, artifacts, and aviation art that tell the story of aviation both locally and globally.
Contact the Museum for latest information.
3100 Airport Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-398-2500
http://museumofflying.com/
The Museum was forced to temporarily close in July of 2002 due to economic challenges. Since that time, Museum officials have been in discussion with the City of Santa Monica on a suitable new location at the Santa Monica Airport. Recently, the Museum executed a lease agreement with the City of Santa Monica for the leasehold at 3100 Airport Avenue. The new Museum expansion and remodeling project is estimated to cost nearly $2 million. Construction and the Capital Campaign to support it are in progress.
The Museum of Flying is dedicated to preserving and presenting the rich history of the growth and development of aviation and aerospace in Southern California. Special emphasis is placed on the history of the Douglas Aircraft Company and the Santa Monica Airport. The Santa Monica Airport was the birthplace of the Douglas World Cruiser, the first aircraft to circumnavigate globe. This led to the company slogan for many years of "Around the world first, first the world around". In the early 1930's, the Santa Monica Airport witnessed the first flights of the famous DC-3 Aircraft that virtually changed the field of aviation and air travel worldwide.
The Santa Monica Airport played a vital role in the production of military aircraft during World War II, with Donald W. Douglas serving as czar of aircraft production for the United States as appointed by President Roosevelt. By the early 1950's, 90% of worldwide air travel took place on Douglas built aircraft. The Museum chronicles both the growth of Douglas and the many other aviation and aerospace companies that were started by individuals who actually started with the Douglas Aircraft Company. Here, visitors will see a broadly diverse collection of aircraft, exhibits, artifacts, and aviation art that tell the story of aviation both locally and globally.
Contact the Museum for latest information.
W. K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center, Pomona
W. K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
3801 W. Temple Avenue
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 869-2224
http://www.csupomona.edu/~equine/
Mon-Fri: 8am to 5pm
Visitors are welcome to walk through the stables but ask; please do not feed or touch the horses.
The Center occupied the original Kellogg stables prior to the dedication of the existing facility on April 6, 1974. It is home to approximately 85 purebred Arabian horses used in Equine Sciences’ teachings, outreach, research and internationally recognized breeding and training programs. Facilities at the center include 38 acres of pasture, three barns, foaling stalls, a breeding area, a veterinary clinic, a farrier shop, four arenas and a grandstand.
Sunday Horse Shows, 2pm: The first Sunday of the month October - May. During the winter months, please call to confirm horse show availability.
Adults $4
Seniors & Children (6-17) $3
Children <5, Cal Poly Pomona Students, Staff, & Faculty with ID FREE
Parking is $3.00 on Sunday's
Sunday exhibitions of the beautiful Arabian horse were started by Mr. Kellogg in 1926, and Cal Poly Pomona is now privileged to carry on this Southern California tradition. Their purpose has always been to promote interest in the Arabian breed and to educate the horse loving public to the versatility, beauty, and intelligence of these animals. The shows are held in a specially designed arena with covered stands.
The program features the Arabian horse, both under English and western tack. In the first instance, the qualities of a pleasure horse and jumper are demonstrated. In the latter, utility as a trail horse and as an intelligent and versatile horse for pleasure use are demonstrated.The Arabian horse further demonstrates its intelligence, and the students their training ability, in the liberty and trick horse acts. In fine harness, the grace and action desired in a pleasure driving horse are demonstrated.Training and handling are accomplished entirely by the University's students and staff, and the show program is designed to demonstrate the versatility and fine qualities of the Arabian breed.
Contact the Center for latest information.
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
3801 W. Temple Avenue
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 869-2224
http://www.csupomona.edu/~equine/
Mon-Fri: 8am to 5pm
Visitors are welcome to walk through the stables but ask; please do not feed or touch the horses.
The Center occupied the original Kellogg stables prior to the dedication of the existing facility on April 6, 1974. It is home to approximately 85 purebred Arabian horses used in Equine Sciences’ teachings, outreach, research and internationally recognized breeding and training programs. Facilities at the center include 38 acres of pasture, three barns, foaling stalls, a breeding area, a veterinary clinic, a farrier shop, four arenas and a grandstand.
Sunday Horse Shows, 2pm: The first Sunday of the month October - May. During the winter months, please call to confirm horse show availability.
Adults $4
Seniors & Children (6-17) $3
Children <5, Cal Poly Pomona Students, Staff, & Faculty with ID FREE
Parking is $3.00 on Sunday's
Sunday exhibitions of the beautiful Arabian horse were started by Mr. Kellogg in 1926, and Cal Poly Pomona is now privileged to carry on this Southern California tradition. Their purpose has always been to promote interest in the Arabian breed and to educate the horse loving public to the versatility, beauty, and intelligence of these animals. The shows are held in a specially designed arena with covered stands.
The program features the Arabian horse, both under English and western tack. In the first instance, the qualities of a pleasure horse and jumper are demonstrated. In the latter, utility as a trail horse and as an intelligent and versatile horse for pleasure use are demonstrated.The Arabian horse further demonstrates its intelligence, and the students their training ability, in the liberty and trick horse acts. In fine harness, the grace and action desired in a pleasure driving horse are demonstrated.Training and handling are accomplished entirely by the University's students and staff, and the show program is designed to demonstrate the versatility and fine qualities of the Arabian breed.
Contact the Center for latest information.
San Bernardino County Museum, Redlands
San Bernardino County Museum
2024 Orange Tree Lane
Redlands, CA 92374
909-307-2669
http://www.sbcounty.gov/museum/
Tues-Sun, holiday Mondays: 9a-5p
Holiday Mondays include: Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day and Columbus Day.
Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Adult: $8
Senior (60+), Military: $6
Student (with I.D.): $5
Child (5-12) $4
Child <5, Museum members: Free
A variety of educational programs and tours can enhance your visit for modest additional fees.
Parking is free
The San Bernardino County Museum, in Redlands, California, is a regional museum with exhibits and collections in cultural and natural history. Special exhibits, the Exploration Station live animal discovery center, extensive research collections, and public programs for adults, families, students, and children are all part of the museum experience.
Their collections have the following general divisions: Anthropology, Biological Science, Geological Sciences, History, Archives, and Textiles.
The museum features a number of guest lectures, readings, demonstrations, discovery activities, field trips, and programs for families, scouts, and schools.
Branch Museum Sites in Redlands, Yucaipa, Colton, Chino, Rancho Cucamonga, and Daggett.
Contact the Museum for latest information.
2024 Orange Tree Lane
Redlands, CA 92374
909-307-2669
http://www.sbcounty.gov/museum/
Tues-Sun, holiday Mondays: 9a-5p
Holiday Mondays include: Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day and Columbus Day.
Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Adult: $8
Senior (60+), Military: $6
Student (with I.D.): $5
Child (5-12) $4
Child <5, Museum members: Free
A variety of educational programs and tours can enhance your visit for modest additional fees.
Parking is free
The San Bernardino County Museum, in Redlands, California, is a regional museum with exhibits and collections in cultural and natural history. Special exhibits, the Exploration Station live animal discovery center, extensive research collections, and public programs for adults, families, students, and children are all part of the museum experience.
Their collections have the following general divisions: Anthropology, Biological Science, Geological Sciences, History, Archives, and Textiles.
The museum features a number of guest lectures, readings, demonstrations, discovery activities, field trips, and programs for families, scouts, and schools.
Branch Museum Sites in Redlands, Yucaipa, Colton, Chino, Rancho Cucamonga, and Daggett.
Contact the Museum for latest information.
Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Garden, Avalon
Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Garden
Santa Catalina Island
Avalon, CA
310-510-2897
http://www.catalinaconservancy.org/index.php?s=visit&p=wrigley_memorial_and_botanic_garden
Daily: 8a-5p
Admission Booth services available from 9 am to 4 pm daily except major holidays.
Closed major holidays
Adults $5
Seniors 60+ $3
Children <12, Conservancy Members Free
The Wrigley Memorial honors the memory of William Wrigley Jr., who lived from 1861 to 1932. Although best known as the founder of the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company, largest manufacturer of chewing gum in the world, he also played an instrumental role in the history of Santa Catalina Island. He truly loved the island, and with undying enthusiasm and energy, he brought numerous improvements: public utilities, new steamships, a hotel, the Casino building, and extensive plantings of trees, shrubs and flowers. William Wrigley Jr.'s greatest legacy was his remarkable vision and plan for the future of Santa Catalina Island -- that it remain protected for all generations to enjoy.
With its commanding view of Avalon Bay, the Wrigley Memorial is the centerpiece of the Botanic Garden. It was built in 1933-34 with the goal of using as much Catalina materials as possible. Quarried Catalina stones can be seen in the reinforced concrete construction -- the facade having been sandblasted to hide the cement and highlight the native crushed stones.
The blue flagstone rock on the ramps and terraces comes from Little Harbor, on Catalina's "back" side. And the red roof tiles and all the colorful handmade glazed tiles used for finishings came from the Catalina Pottery plant, which was in operation from 1927 to 1937. The marble inside the tower was quarried in Georgia.
THE GARDEN
The idea for a garden came from Mr. Wrigley's wife, Ada. In 1935, she supervised Pasadena horticulturalist Albert Conrad, who planted the original Desert Plant Collection. Santa Catalina Island's temperate marine climate made it possible to showcase plants from every corner of the earth.
In 1969, the Wrigley Memorial Garden Foundation expanded and revitalized the garden's 37.85 acres. Along with the new plantings came a new attitude. In the same way that the Wrigley Memorial uses primarily native building materials, the Garden places a special emphasis on California island endemic plants. (Plants, which grow naturally on one or more of the California islands, but nowhere else in the world.) Many of these plants are extremely rare, and some are on the Endangered Species list.
Contact the Conservancy for latest information.
Santa Catalina Island
Avalon, CA
310-510-2897
http://www.catalinaconservancy.org/index.php?s=visit&p=wrigley_memorial_and_botanic_garden
Daily: 8a-5p
Admission Booth services available from 9 am to 4 pm daily except major holidays.
Closed major holidays
Adults $5
Seniors 60+ $3
Children <12, Conservancy Members Free
The Wrigley Memorial honors the memory of William Wrigley Jr., who lived from 1861 to 1932. Although best known as the founder of the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company, largest manufacturer of chewing gum in the world, he also played an instrumental role in the history of Santa Catalina Island. He truly loved the island, and with undying enthusiasm and energy, he brought numerous improvements: public utilities, new steamships, a hotel, the Casino building, and extensive plantings of trees, shrubs and flowers. William Wrigley Jr.'s greatest legacy was his remarkable vision and plan for the future of Santa Catalina Island -- that it remain protected for all generations to enjoy.
With its commanding view of Avalon Bay, the Wrigley Memorial is the centerpiece of the Botanic Garden. It was built in 1933-34 with the goal of using as much Catalina materials as possible. Quarried Catalina stones can be seen in the reinforced concrete construction -- the facade having been sandblasted to hide the cement and highlight the native crushed stones.
The blue flagstone rock on the ramps and terraces comes from Little Harbor, on Catalina's "back" side. And the red roof tiles and all the colorful handmade glazed tiles used for finishings came from the Catalina Pottery plant, which was in operation from 1927 to 1937. The marble inside the tower was quarried in Georgia.
THE GARDEN
The idea for a garden came from Mr. Wrigley's wife, Ada. In 1935, she supervised Pasadena horticulturalist Albert Conrad, who planted the original Desert Plant Collection. Santa Catalina Island's temperate marine climate made it possible to showcase plants from every corner of the earth.
In 1969, the Wrigley Memorial Garden Foundation expanded and revitalized the garden's 37.85 acres. Along with the new plantings came a new attitude. In the same way that the Wrigley Memorial uses primarily native building materials, the Garden places a special emphasis on California island endemic plants. (Plants, which grow naturally on one or more of the California islands, but nowhere else in the world.) Many of these plants are extremely rare, and some are on the Endangered Species list.
Contact the Conservancy for latest information.
March Field Air Museum, Riverside
The March Field Air Museum
Adjacent to March Air Reserve Base
16222 Interstate 215 (at 22550 Van Buren Blvd)
Look for the orange and white checkerboard roof visible from the freeway.
Riverside, CA 92518
951-902-5949
http://www.marchfield.org/
Tues-Sun: 9a-4p
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, and Easter.
Admisison: $10
Children (5-11): $5
Active Duty and Reservist personnel in uniform (with military ID), Children <5 FREE
March Field Air Museum, and the P-38 National Museum are adjacent to the March Air Reserve Base, Riverside, California. March Field Air Museum serves as home to over 70 historic aircraft and many inside displays relating to the history of March Field, now known as March Air Reserve Base. The main building was erected in 1993. Its style reflects the traditional hangars of earlier aviation days.
At the museum visitors can watch modern military aircraft as they land and take off daily. Inside the museum the visitor will find thousands of artifacts on display covering the years from 1918 to the present. Also displayed in the hangar are some rare and unusual aircraft, including a P-59 fighter, the first operational jet adopted by the U.S. Air Force over 50 years ago.
The building also contains a theater in which visitors may view films about the history of March Field and U.S. military aviation, the General Curtis E. LeMay Library, a well-stocked Museum Store, and the museum offices.
Contact the Museum for latest information.
Adjacent to March Air Reserve Base
16222 Interstate 215 (at 22550 Van Buren Blvd)
Look for the orange and white checkerboard roof visible from the freeway.
Riverside, CA 92518
951-902-5949
http://www.marchfield.org/
Tues-Sun: 9a-4p
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, and Easter.
Admisison: $10
Children (5-11): $5
Active Duty and Reservist personnel in uniform (with military ID), Children <5 FREE
March Field Air Museum, and the P-38 National Museum are adjacent to the March Air Reserve Base, Riverside, California. March Field Air Museum serves as home to over 70 historic aircraft and many inside displays relating to the history of March Field, now known as March Air Reserve Base. The main building was erected in 1993. Its style reflects the traditional hangars of earlier aviation days.
At the museum visitors can watch modern military aircraft as they land and take off daily. Inside the museum the visitor will find thousands of artifacts on display covering the years from 1918 to the present. Also displayed in the hangar are some rare and unusual aircraft, including a P-59 fighter, the first operational jet adopted by the U.S. Air Force over 50 years ago.
The building also contains a theater in which visitors may view films about the history of March Field and U.S. military aviation, the General Curtis E. LeMay Library, a well-stocked Museum Store, and the museum offices.
Contact the Museum for latest information.
Perris Valley Museum, Perris
Perris Valley Museum
Santa Fe Depot
120 4th Street (at D Street)
Perris, CA 92570
951-657-0274
http://www.perrisvalleymuseum.org/
Thurs-Sun: 12p-4p
Free
Docent tours are available on request.
There is lots to see at the recently renovated Santa Fe Depot, home of the Perris Valley Museum, in downtown Perris. It's a great place to relive your childhood, teach your children and grandchildren their local history, or just simply have a look inside that building you have been driving by for so long.
The Perris Depot is often described as one of the most elegant of the nation's few surviving small town railway depots. It was designed by noted railroad station architect Benjamin Franklin Levet at the behest of J.W. Nance, a prominent Perris builder and investor.
Built of red brick, the Perris Depot is a classic example of High Victorian style. Most small town stations were built using standard frame construction. The depot is still at its exact original site, and has remained basically unchanged from its original design and construction. Furthermore, it represents a very important architectural genre: Queen Anne. It is among the very few of the original buildings of this style that today survives intact and unaltered.
The Perris Valley Historical and Museum Association collects, catalogues, and displays items of historical interest, in addition to publishing pamphlets on valley history. Collections include artifacts from the Luiseno Indians, turn of the century clothing, farming equipment, mining tools, and personal effects from the city’s namesake, Fred T. Perris.
Contact the Museum for latest information.
Santa Fe Depot
120 4th Street (at D Street)
Perris, CA 92570
951-657-0274
http://www.perrisvalleymuseum.org/
Thurs-Sun: 12p-4p
Free
Docent tours are available on request.
There is lots to see at the recently renovated Santa Fe Depot, home of the Perris Valley Museum, in downtown Perris. It's a great place to relive your childhood, teach your children and grandchildren their local history, or just simply have a look inside that building you have been driving by for so long.
The Perris Depot is often described as one of the most elegant of the nation's few surviving small town railway depots. It was designed by noted railroad station architect Benjamin Franklin Levet at the behest of J.W. Nance, a prominent Perris builder and investor.
Built of red brick, the Perris Depot is a classic example of High Victorian style. Most small town stations were built using standard frame construction. The depot is still at its exact original site, and has remained basically unchanged from its original design and construction. Furthermore, it represents a very important architectural genre: Queen Anne. It is among the very few of the original buildings of this style that today survives intact and unaltered.
The Perris Valley Historical and Museum Association collects, catalogues, and displays items of historical interest, in addition to publishing pamphlets on valley history. Collections include artifacts from the Luiseno Indians, turn of the century clothing, farming equipment, mining tools, and personal effects from the city’s namesake, Fred T. Perris.
Contact the Museum for latest information.
Pennypickle's Workshop, Temecula
Pennypickle's Workshop
Temecula Children's Museum
42081 Main Street
Temecula, California 92590
951-308-6376
http://www.pennypickles.org/
Admission $4.50
Free public parking located in the Civic Center parking structure.
The Professor's home...7500 square feet of it, cluttered with hands-on inventions, gadgets, experiments...and kids won't even know they're learning as they play! Located in the heart of Old Town Temecula, Southern California (a great place to visit, by the way), Pennypickle's Workshop (formerly called the Imagination Workshop) has already won a THEA award from the Themed Entertainment Association, representing creators of compelling places and experiences, and two awards from the California Park and Recreation Society.
Pennypickle's Workshop is so much fun, sometimes kids (and their parents) never want to leave! Since the Professor's house is pretty big (but not THAT big), he decided that the best way for everyone to enjoy his crazy hands-on gadgets is to break up the day into sessions. You do not need to register in advance to come to a session.
Tuesday - Saturday:
Session I: 10a-12p
Session II: 12:30p-2:30p
Session III: 3p-5p
Science Adventures: 5:30p-7:30p (Fridays only)
Sunday:
Session I: 12:30p-2:30p
Session II: 3p-5p
Contact the museum for its latest information.
Temecula Children's Museum
42081 Main Street
Temecula, California 92590
951-308-6376
http://www.pennypickles.org/
Admission $4.50
Free public parking located in the Civic Center parking structure.
The Professor's home...7500 square feet of it, cluttered with hands-on inventions, gadgets, experiments...and kids won't even know they're learning as they play! Located in the heart of Old Town Temecula, Southern California (a great place to visit, by the way), Pennypickle's Workshop (formerly called the Imagination Workshop) has already won a THEA award from the Themed Entertainment Association, representing creators of compelling places and experiences, and two awards from the California Park and Recreation Society.
Pennypickle's Workshop is so much fun, sometimes kids (and their parents) never want to leave! Since the Professor's house is pretty big (but not THAT big), he decided that the best way for everyone to enjoy his crazy hands-on gadgets is to break up the day into sessions. You do not need to register in advance to come to a session.
Tuesday - Saturday:
Session I: 10a-12p
Session II: 12:30p-2:30p
Session III: 3p-5p
Science Adventures: 5:30p-7:30p (Fridays only)
Sunday:
Session I: 12:30p-2:30p
Session II: 3p-5p
Contact the museum for its latest information.
San Diego Model Railroad Museum, San Diego
San Diego Model Railroad Museum
1649 El Prado
Lower level of the Casa De Balboa on the Prado
San Diego, CA 92101
619-696-0199
http://www.sdmrm.org/
Tues-Fri: 11a-4p
Sat-Sun: 11a-5p
Adults $7
Seniors (65+) $6
Students (with ID) $3
Active Military (with ID) $2.50
Children <15 - FREE when accompanied by an adult
First Tuesday of the month is FREE for San Diego County Residents. Picture ID is mandatory.
The mission of the San Diego Model Railroad Museum is to preserve the heritage of railroading through a series of miniature representations of California railroads, research and preserve the history of model railroading, and educate the public in the many different aspects of railroading.
At 27,000 sq. ft., the museum is one the largest indoor model railroad displays in the world and the only accredited railroad themed musuem in USA.
The individual HO and N scale layouts are among largest of their type. Construction of the model railroads is accomplished by volunteer club members (approximately. 320). Each club is responsible for the design, construction, funding, and operation of its exhibit.
Since its opening to the public in March of 1982, the museum is now approaching 3 million visitors.
Contact the Museum for its latest information.
1649 El Prado
Lower level of the Casa De Balboa on the Prado
San Diego, CA 92101
619-696-0199
http://www.sdmrm.org/
Tues-Fri: 11a-4p
Sat-Sun: 11a-5p
Adults $7
Seniors (65+) $6
Students (with ID) $3
Active Military (with ID) $2.50
Children <15 - FREE when accompanied by an adult
First Tuesday of the month is FREE for San Diego County Residents. Picture ID is mandatory.
The mission of the San Diego Model Railroad Museum is to preserve the heritage of railroading through a series of miniature representations of California railroads, research and preserve the history of model railroading, and educate the public in the many different aspects of railroading.
At 27,000 sq. ft., the museum is one the largest indoor model railroad displays in the world and the only accredited railroad themed musuem in USA.
The individual HO and N scale layouts are among largest of their type. Construction of the model railroads is accomplished by volunteer club members (approximately. 320). Each club is responsible for the design, construction, funding, and operation of its exhibit.
Since its opening to the public in March of 1982, the museum is now approaching 3 million visitors.
Contact the Museum for its latest information.
Metro, Los Angeles
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro)
Hollywood and Los Angeles
http://www.metro.net/about/art/
Metro commissions artists to incorporate art into a wide array of transportation projects throughout Los Angeles County. From bus stops to rail stations, streetscapes to bus interiors, construction fences to poetry works, art creates a sense of place and engages transit riders.
Established in 1989, Metro's Art Department has commissioned over 300 artists for a wide variety of projects. Artists are selected through a peer review process with community input; all works are created especially for their transit-related sites.
Described as “one of the most imaginative public art programs in the country”[1] Metro has received numerous design and artistic excellence awards. Known for its interdisciplinary approach as well as the broad range of artists that have been commissioned, Metro is also recognized for its innovative and successful community involvement. Strong support has been demonstrated by municipal and corporate contributions of over $1.5 million.
Art Tours
Metro offers regularly scheduled tours of the artwork in the Metro Rail system. Tours are led by trained Metro Docent Council volunteers.
Metro’s Docent Council is a group of volunteers committed to increasing awareness of the broad range of art in the Metro Rail system through public tours that provide insights into the artworks, the artists who created them, the processes it took to make them, and the communities they enhance. While docent programs are commonly found at museums around the world, Metro is the first transit agency to benefit from such a program.
Scheduled Tours
Free tours are offered the first Thursday, Saturday and Sunday of every month. The tours are roundtrip and last approximately 2 hours. No reservations are required.
First Thursday - Meet promptly at 7 pm at the street level entrance to the Hollywood/Highland Metro Rail Station on Hollywood Blvd. near the corner with Highland Ave. If driving to Hollywood/Highland station, park at the Visitors' Center at the Hollywood/Highland shopping center complex to obtain partial parking validation.
First Saturday - Meet promptly at 10 a.m. at the street level entrance to the Hollywood/Highland Metro Rail Station on Hollywood Blvd. near the corner with Highland Ave. If driving to Hollywood/Highland station, park at the Visitors’ Center at the Hollywood/Highland shopping center complex to obtain partial parking validation.
First Sunday - Meet promptly at 10 a.m. at the information booth inside the entrance to historic Union Station at 900 Alameda St. in Downtown Los Angeles. There is pay parking at Union Station and metered street parking, and pay lots in the immediate area.
An Art Guide is also available for self tours. See their website.
Hollywood and Los Angeles
http://www.metro.net/about/art/
Metro commissions artists to incorporate art into a wide array of transportation projects throughout Los Angeles County. From bus stops to rail stations, streetscapes to bus interiors, construction fences to poetry works, art creates a sense of place and engages transit riders.
Established in 1989, Metro's Art Department has commissioned over 300 artists for a wide variety of projects. Artists are selected through a peer review process with community input; all works are created especially for their transit-related sites.
Described as “one of the most imaginative public art programs in the country”[1] Metro has received numerous design and artistic excellence awards. Known for its interdisciplinary approach as well as the broad range of artists that have been commissioned, Metro is also recognized for its innovative and successful community involvement. Strong support has been demonstrated by municipal and corporate contributions of over $1.5 million.
Art Tours
Metro offers regularly scheduled tours of the artwork in the Metro Rail system. Tours are led by trained Metro Docent Council volunteers.
Metro’s Docent Council is a group of volunteers committed to increasing awareness of the broad range of art in the Metro Rail system through public tours that provide insights into the artworks, the artists who created them, the processes it took to make them, and the communities they enhance. While docent programs are commonly found at museums around the world, Metro is the first transit agency to benefit from such a program.
Scheduled Tours
Free tours are offered the first Thursday, Saturday and Sunday of every month. The tours are roundtrip and last approximately 2 hours. No reservations are required.
First Thursday - Meet promptly at 7 pm at the street level entrance to the Hollywood/Highland Metro Rail Station on Hollywood Blvd. near the corner with Highland Ave. If driving to Hollywood/Highland station, park at the Visitors' Center at the Hollywood/Highland shopping center complex to obtain partial parking validation.
First Saturday - Meet promptly at 10 a.m. at the street level entrance to the Hollywood/Highland Metro Rail Station on Hollywood Blvd. near the corner with Highland Ave. If driving to Hollywood/Highland station, park at the Visitors’ Center at the Hollywood/Highland shopping center complex to obtain partial parking validation.
First Sunday - Meet promptly at 10 a.m. at the information booth inside the entrance to historic Union Station at 900 Alameda St. in Downtown Los Angeles. There is pay parking at Union Station and metered street parking, and pay lots in the immediate area.
An Art Guide is also available for self tours. See their website.
Kellogg Art Gallery, Pomona
The W. Keith and Janet Kellogg University Art Gallery
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
North-west end of the Associated Student Union Building (Bldg. 35), across from the library. The Gallery's building # is 35A.
3801 W. Temple Avenue
Pomona, CA 91768
909-869-4302
http://www.csupomona.edu/~kellogg_gallery/
Tues-Fri: 11a-4p
Sat: 12p-4p
The gallery is closed on campus-observed state holidays, during summer quarter, winter recess, and between exhibitions.
Daily Visitor parking permit is $5.00 weekday, $3.00 weekend.
The W. Keith and Janet Kellogg University Art Gallery presents visual art exhibitions of significance to three specific communities:
- The Cal Poly Pomona University campus community.
- The local communities surrounding Pomona.
- The greater Los Angeles area art communities.
The purpose is to bring to the campus and to the community carefully developed art exhibits that instruct, inspire, and challenge the viewer.
Most of the gallery's exhibitions focus on the evolving issues of contemporary art as practiced in Southern California. Special exhibitions bring attention to important national artists and issues of art historical/critical interest spanning ideological and cultural boundaries.
Like any good gallery, the W. Keith and Janet Kellogg Art Gallery has presented both objects of stunning visual beauty, and work that has challenged notions of what art is.
Contact the Gallery for latest information.
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
North-west end of the Associated Student Union Building (Bldg. 35), across from the library. The Gallery's building # is 35A.
3801 W. Temple Avenue
Pomona, CA 91768
909-869-4302
http://www.csupomona.edu/~kellogg_gallery/
Tues-Fri: 11a-4p
Sat: 12p-4p
The gallery is closed on campus-observed state holidays, during summer quarter, winter recess, and between exhibitions.
Daily Visitor parking permit is $5.00 weekday, $3.00 weekend.
The W. Keith and Janet Kellogg University Art Gallery presents visual art exhibitions of significance to three specific communities:
- The Cal Poly Pomona University campus community.
- The local communities surrounding Pomona.
- The greater Los Angeles area art communities.
The purpose is to bring to the campus and to the community carefully developed art exhibits that instruct, inspire, and challenge the viewer.
Most of the gallery's exhibitions focus on the evolving issues of contemporary art as practiced in Southern California. Special exhibitions bring attention to important national artists and issues of art historical/critical interest spanning ideological and cultural boundaries.
Like any good gallery, the W. Keith and Janet Kellogg Art Gallery has presented both objects of stunning visual beauty, and work that has challenged notions of what art is.
Contact the Gallery for latest information.
Palm Springs Air Museum, Palm Springs
Palm Springs Air Museum
Northeast side of the Palm Springs Airport; across the runways from the terminal.
745 North Gene Autry Trail
Palm Springs, CA 92262
760-778-6262
http://www.air-museum.org/
Daily: 10a-5p
Allow at least an hour-and-a-half to enjoy the museum
Closed for Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
Adults $14.00
Seniors, 65+, Retired military with ID, Youth (13-17) $12
Children (6-12) $7
Active Duty Military & Families, Museum members, Children <5 FREE
No discounts (Senior, Retired, Coupon, etc.) on Saturdays.
The Palm Springs Air Museum houses one of the nation's largest collection of World War II flying aircraft displayed in modern, well lighted, air-conditioned and clean hangars. The Buddy Rodgers Theater shows daily documentaries about aviation in the military with an emphasis on World War II.
In addition to planes and historic artifacts, the museum is host to a library of 8500 volumes primarily related to aviation and American military history.
The Palm Springs Air Museum has the following components of the collection:
- One of the world's largest collections of flying WW2 warplanes
- Rare and original combat photography
- Original artworks, including enormous murals
- Artifacts, memorabilia, and uniforms of WW2
- Comprehensive graphics and historical themes
- Continuous video documentaries
Complementing the extensive displays, the museum sponsors Saturday commemorative educational programs for our visitors and members. These Saturday programs often include demonstration flights of our aircraft. On those days, members and visitors can participate in the sights and sounds of World War II or later conflicts as these programs dictate.
Contact the Museum for latest information.
Northeast side of the Palm Springs Airport; across the runways from the terminal.
745 North Gene Autry Trail
Palm Springs, CA 92262
760-778-6262
http://www.air-museum.org/
Daily: 10a-5p
Allow at least an hour-and-a-half to enjoy the museum
Closed for Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
Adults $14.00
Seniors, 65+, Retired military with ID, Youth (13-17) $12
Children (6-12) $7
Active Duty Military & Families, Museum members, Children <5 FREE
No discounts (Senior, Retired, Coupon, etc.) on Saturdays.
The Palm Springs Air Museum houses one of the nation's largest collection of World War II flying aircraft displayed in modern, well lighted, air-conditioned and clean hangars. The Buddy Rodgers Theater shows daily documentaries about aviation in the military with an emphasis on World War II.
In addition to planes and historic artifacts, the museum is host to a library of 8500 volumes primarily related to aviation and American military history.
The Palm Springs Air Museum has the following components of the collection:
- One of the world's largest collections of flying WW2 warplanes
- Rare and original combat photography
- Original artworks, including enormous murals
- Artifacts, memorabilia, and uniforms of WW2
- Comprehensive graphics and historical themes
- Continuous video documentaries
Complementing the extensive displays, the museum sponsors Saturday commemorative educational programs for our visitors and members. These Saturday programs often include demonstration flights of our aircraft. On those days, members and visitors can participate in the sights and sounds of World War II or later conflicts as these programs dictate.
Contact the Museum for latest information.
Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Public Services Office
4800 Oak Grove Drive
Pasadena, CA 91109
818-354-0112, 818-354-9314
http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/
The JPL Public Services Office offers tours free of charge for groups and individuals on an advance reservation basis. Visitor parking is also available free of charge. All tours commonly include a multimedia presentation on JPL entitled "Journey to the Planets and Beyond," which provides an overview of the Laboratory's activities and accomplishments. Guests may also visit the von Karman Visitor Center, the Space Flight Operations Facility, and the Spacecraft Assembly Facility.
Visitor Day Tour: You can book up to 10 people maximum per reservation.
For individuals and families of 10 people or less. These tours run approximately once per week on Monday or Wednesday on an alternating basis. Visitor Day Tours are generally held at 1:00 p.m. The tour lasts between 2- 2.5 hours. The walking distance for the tour is approximately 0.8 miles with multiple flights of stairs. A finalized roster of attendees will need to be submitted online 3 weeks prior to the date of your tour. Any guest not on the finalized roster will not be allowed entry to the facility.
Annual Open House
Saturday and Sunday, May 14 and 15, 2011, 9am-5pm. Admission and parking is free.
This popular event celebrates JPL's accomplishments with exhibits and demonstrations about the Laboratory's ongoing research and space exploration. Many of the Lab's scientists and engineers are on hand to answer questions about how spacecraft are sent to other planets, how scientists utilize space technologies to explore Earth and how researchers are searching for planets beyond the solar system. The Open House is a fun and educational experience for children too, with special hands-on activities designed for kids.
JPL also has a free public Lecture Series. Check their site for details.
Contact JPL for latest information.
Public Services Office
4800 Oak Grove Drive
Pasadena, CA 91109
818-354-0112, 818-354-9314
http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/
The JPL Public Services Office offers tours free of charge for groups and individuals on an advance reservation basis. Visitor parking is also available free of charge. All tours commonly include a multimedia presentation on JPL entitled "Journey to the Planets and Beyond," which provides an overview of the Laboratory's activities and accomplishments. Guests may also visit the von Karman Visitor Center, the Space Flight Operations Facility, and the Spacecraft Assembly Facility.
Visitor Day Tour: You can book up to 10 people maximum per reservation.
For individuals and families of 10 people or less. These tours run approximately once per week on Monday or Wednesday on an alternating basis. Visitor Day Tours are generally held at 1:00 p.m. The tour lasts between 2- 2.5 hours. The walking distance for the tour is approximately 0.8 miles with multiple flights of stairs. A finalized roster of attendees will need to be submitted online 3 weeks prior to the date of your tour. Any guest not on the finalized roster will not be allowed entry to the facility.
Annual Open House
Saturday and Sunday, May 14 and 15, 2011, 9am-5pm. Admission and parking is free.
This popular event celebrates JPL's accomplishments with exhibits and demonstrations about the Laboratory's ongoing research and space exploration. Many of the Lab's scientists and engineers are on hand to answer questions about how spacecraft are sent to other planets, how scientists utilize space technologies to explore Earth and how researchers are searching for planets beyond the solar system. The Open House is a fun and educational experience for children too, with special hands-on activities designed for kids.
JPL also has a free public Lecture Series. Check their site for details.
Contact JPL for latest information.
Agua Mansa Pioneer Cemetery, Colton
The Agua Mansa Pioneer Cemetery
California State Historical Landmark #121
2001 E. Agua Mansa Road
Colton, CA 92324
909- 370-2091
http://www.sbcounty.gov/museum/branches/agua.htm
Fri: 12p-3p
Sat: 11a-3p
1st Sunday of each month: 12p-3p
Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
The communities of Agua Mansa and La Placita, across from each other along the Santa Ana River, were the first non-native settlements in the San Bernardino Valley and had the first church and school. These villages were the largest settlement between New Mexico, and Los Angeles during the 1840s. Today, the Agua Mansa Pioneer Cemetery is all that remains of these once- thriving communities.
With the help of Friends of Agua Mansa Pioneer Cemetery, a full-size replica of the San Salvador church was constructed and dedicated in 1978 within the cemetery boundaries and is used today as a museum.
Agua Mansa Pioneer Cemetery is today an oasis with its many markers in Spanish and natural setting providing a respectful glimpse into the past.
A listing of those buried at Agua Mansa Pioneer Cemetery is available on the web site.
A branch of the San Bernardino County Museum.
Contact the Cemetery or Museum for latest information.
California State Historical Landmark #121
2001 E. Agua Mansa Road
Colton, CA 92324
909- 370-2091
http://www.sbcounty.gov/museum/branches/agua.htm
Fri: 12p-3p
Sat: 11a-3p
1st Sunday of each month: 12p-3p
Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
The communities of Agua Mansa and La Placita, across from each other along the Santa Ana River, were the first non-native settlements in the San Bernardino Valley and had the first church and school. These villages were the largest settlement between New Mexico, and Los Angeles during the 1840s. Today, the Agua Mansa Pioneer Cemetery is all that remains of these once- thriving communities.
With the help of Friends of Agua Mansa Pioneer Cemetery, a full-size replica of the San Salvador church was constructed and dedicated in 1978 within the cemetery boundaries and is used today as a museum.
Agua Mansa Pioneer Cemetery is today an oasis with its many markers in Spanish and natural setting providing a respectful glimpse into the past.
A listing of those buried at Agua Mansa Pioneer Cemetery is available on the web site.
A branch of the San Bernardino County Museum.
Contact the Cemetery or Museum for latest information.
The Asistencia, Redlands
The Asistencia
California Historical Landmark #42
26930 Barton Road
Redlands, CA 92373
909-793-5402
http://www.sbcounty.gov/museum/branches/asist.htm
Tues-Sat: 10a-3p
Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
This is a 1930s reconstruction of an 1830s ranch outpost of Mission San Gabriel. Buildings include a small museum with site history and a chapel.
Established in 1819 as a part of the Mission San Gabriel's Rancho San Bernardino, the original Asistencia or more correctly - Estancia functioned as an outpost for cattle grazing activities. The Asistencia buildings we can visit today are reproductions built in the 1930s and located approximately one mile east of the original Estancia site.
This facility opened to the public in 1937 as the "Asistencia." In 1960, it was dedicated as California Historical Landmark #42 as an outstanding example of handcrafted structures of the WPA era. Since that time, under the administration of the San Bernardino County Museums, the "Asistencia" has undergone retrofitting for seismic stability.
A visit to the Asistencia will allow you the chance to visit its museum, walk through historic rooms, and relax in the gardens. They also have special events, exhibits and demonstrations.
A branch of the San Bernardino County Museum.
Contact the Asistencia for latest information.
California Historical Landmark #42
26930 Barton Road
Redlands, CA 92373
909-793-5402
http://www.sbcounty.gov/museum/branches/asist.htm
Tues-Sat: 10a-3p
Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
This is a 1930s reconstruction of an 1830s ranch outpost of Mission San Gabriel. Buildings include a small museum with site history and a chapel.
Established in 1819 as a part of the Mission San Gabriel's Rancho San Bernardino, the original Asistencia or more correctly - Estancia functioned as an outpost for cattle grazing activities. The Asistencia buildings we can visit today are reproductions built in the 1930s and located approximately one mile east of the original Estancia site.
This facility opened to the public in 1937 as the "Asistencia." In 1960, it was dedicated as California Historical Landmark #42 as an outstanding example of handcrafted structures of the WPA era. Since that time, under the administration of the San Bernardino County Museums, the "Asistencia" has undergone retrofitting for seismic stability.
A visit to the Asistencia will allow you the chance to visit its museum, walk through historic rooms, and relax in the gardens. They also have special events, exhibits and demonstrations.
A branch of the San Bernardino County Museum.
Contact the Asistencia for latest information.
Pomona Public Library, Pomona
Pomona Public Library
In the Municipal Complex
625 S. Garey Avenue
Pomona, CA 91769
909-620-2043
http://www.youseemore.com/pomona/about.asp
Mon-Weds: 12p-7p
Sat: 12p-5p
Free
The Pomona Public Library features changing Library Exhibits as well as Art Gallery Exhibits.
Laura Ingalls Wilder Collection
The handwritten manuscript of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little Town on the Prairie is the heart of the Pomona Public Library’s Laura Ingalls Wilder Collection. The donation resulted from the friendship between Mrs. Wilder and Miss Clara Webber, the Pomona Public Library’s children’s librarian from 1948-1970.
The collection also includes the original typewritten manuscript of By the Shores of Silver Lake and Remember Me, one of Michael Landon’s scripts of the television series Little House on the Prairie. Also on display are also copies of the original correspondence between Mrs. Wilder and Miss Webber, signed first editions of the “Little House” books and copies of the books in other languages.
The manuscript, facsimiles of the letters between Mrs. Wilder and Miss Webber and other items from the Wilder Collection are on permanent display in the alcove off the Children's Room.
Doll Collection
The Doll Collection numbers over 900 dolls. Most of the dolls are from other countries and many of them are antiques. The collection began when Miss Clara Webber, the children’s librarian from 1948-1970, donated her personal collection of dolls. Many of her dolls depicted literary characters. Other people donated more foreign, literary and historical character dolls.
Most of the dolls are on permanent display in cases throughout the main floor of the Library. The Pomona Public Library is proud of its unique collection of dolls and is pleased to have them on display for the community to enjoy.
Contact the Library for latest information.
In the Municipal Complex
625 S. Garey Avenue
Pomona, CA 91769
909-620-2043
http://www.youseemore.com/pomona/about.asp
Mon-Weds: 12p-7p
Sat: 12p-5p
Free
The Pomona Public Library features changing Library Exhibits as well as Art Gallery Exhibits.
Laura Ingalls Wilder Collection
The handwritten manuscript of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little Town on the Prairie is the heart of the Pomona Public Library’s Laura Ingalls Wilder Collection. The donation resulted from the friendship between Mrs. Wilder and Miss Clara Webber, the Pomona Public Library’s children’s librarian from 1948-1970.
The collection also includes the original typewritten manuscript of By the Shores of Silver Lake and Remember Me, one of Michael Landon’s scripts of the television series Little House on the Prairie. Also on display are also copies of the original correspondence between Mrs. Wilder and Miss Webber, signed first editions of the “Little House” books and copies of the books in other languages.
The manuscript, facsimiles of the letters between Mrs. Wilder and Miss Webber and other items from the Wilder Collection are on permanent display in the alcove off the Children's Room.
Doll Collection
The Doll Collection numbers over 900 dolls. Most of the dolls are from other countries and many of them are antiques. The collection began when Miss Clara Webber, the children’s librarian from 1948-1970, donated her personal collection of dolls. Many of her dolls depicted literary characters. Other people donated more foreign, literary and historical character dolls.
Most of the dolls are on permanent display in cases throughout the main floor of the Library. The Pomona Public Library is proud of its unique collection of dolls and is pleased to have them on display for the community to enjoy.
Contact the Library for latest information.
Nature Center at Avalon Canyon, Avalon
Nature Center at Avalon Canyon
1202 Avalon Canyon Road
Avalon, CA
310-510-0954
http://www.catalinaconservancy.org/index.php?s=visit&p=nature_center_at_avalon_canyon
Summer Hours (Memorial Day to Labor Day): Daily: 10a-4p
Winter Hours: Fri-Weds: 10a-4p
FREE admission
The Nature Center at Avalon Canyon is a twenty-minute stroll up Avalon Canyon from town center. Its close proximity to the Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Garden and the Hermit Gulch Trail Head make this a perfect place to start your visit to Catalina.
The Nature Center features self-guided exhibits focusing on natural history and conservation efforts on the Island. There are hands-on activities for kids, videos, and a Resource Center.
The Center’s exhibit is titled, “PURE Catalina,” “PURE” an acronym for “Protect,” “Understand,” “Renew” and “Explore” form the exhibit sections.
In the Nature Center’s lobby, images of the scenic wild side of the Island welcome visitors, including rugged landscapes and secluded coves with their crystal waters. An array of exhibit panels framed in “islands” made of natural materials will introduce visitors to Catalina’s natural wonders and the Conservancy’s conservation programs.
Visitors learn about everything from the geology of the Channel Islands, to how species arrive on islands. The concepts of “biodiversity hotspots” (of which there are 200 in the world) are explored, and why Catalina is part of the one that stretches along the West Coast of the United States.
Contact the Conservancy for latest information.
1202 Avalon Canyon Road
Avalon, CA
310-510-0954
http://www.catalinaconservancy.org/index.php?s=visit&p=nature_center_at_avalon_canyon
Summer Hours (Memorial Day to Labor Day): Daily: 10a-4p
Winter Hours: Fri-Weds: 10a-4p
FREE admission
The Nature Center at Avalon Canyon is a twenty-minute stroll up Avalon Canyon from town center. Its close proximity to the Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Garden and the Hermit Gulch Trail Head make this a perfect place to start your visit to Catalina.
The Nature Center features self-guided exhibits focusing on natural history and conservation efforts on the Island. There are hands-on activities for kids, videos, and a Resource Center.
The Center’s exhibit is titled, “PURE Catalina,” “PURE” an acronym for “Protect,” “Understand,” “Renew” and “Explore” form the exhibit sections.
In the Nature Center’s lobby, images of the scenic wild side of the Island welcome visitors, including rugged landscapes and secluded coves with their crystal waters. An array of exhibit panels framed in “islands” made of natural materials will introduce visitors to Catalina’s natural wonders and the Conservancy’s conservation programs.
Visitors learn about everything from the geology of the Channel Islands, to how species arrive on islands. The concepts of “biodiversity hotspots” (of which there are 200 in the world) are explored, and why Catalina is part of the one that stretches along the West Coast of the United States.
Contact the Conservancy for latest information.
John Rains House, Rancho Cucamonga
John Rains House
National Register of Historic Places 75-428
8810 Hemlock
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
909-989-4970
http://www.sbcounty.gov/museum/branches/rains.htm
Tues-Sat: 10a-3p
Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
This National Register site is the restored 1860 ranch residence of John and Maria Merced Rains. The Rains House was built in 1860 by Ohio brick masons from bricks made by Joseph Mullaly from the red clay on the site. Its flat roof was waterproofed by tar from the brea pits in Los Angeles.
An open flume carried water from springs through the kitchen, into the patio, and under the house to the orchard, thereby providing cooling for the structure. The original house had an entry hall, a parlor, and three bedrooms in the front, with a patio area flanked by a dining room, a kitchen, a padré’s room, and two guest rooms. It is one of the oldest fired brick structures still standing in San Bernardino County.
John Rains planted 160 acres of vines in 1859. Wine and brandy made at Cucamonga gained wide popularity. An earlier small vineyard and winery is said to date back to 1839, thus establishing the claim that Cucamonga has the oldest commercial winery in the state.
The Casa de Rancho Cucamonga Historical Society was organized to assist in the restoration, maintenance, and furnishing of the John Rains House in keeping with its 1860 origin. Docents welcome guests when the house is open to the public.
A branch of the San Bernardino County Museum.
Contact the Historical Society for latest information.
National Register of Historic Places 75-428
8810 Hemlock
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
909-989-4970
http://www.sbcounty.gov/museum/branches/rains.htm
Tues-Sat: 10a-3p
Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
This National Register site is the restored 1860 ranch residence of John and Maria Merced Rains. The Rains House was built in 1860 by Ohio brick masons from bricks made by Joseph Mullaly from the red clay on the site. Its flat roof was waterproofed by tar from the brea pits in Los Angeles.
An open flume carried water from springs through the kitchen, into the patio, and under the house to the orchard, thereby providing cooling for the structure. The original house had an entry hall, a parlor, and three bedrooms in the front, with a patio area flanked by a dining room, a kitchen, a padré’s room, and two guest rooms. It is one of the oldest fired brick structures still standing in San Bernardino County.
John Rains planted 160 acres of vines in 1859. Wine and brandy made at Cucamonga gained wide popularity. An earlier small vineyard and winery is said to date back to 1839, thus establishing the claim that Cucamonga has the oldest commercial winery in the state.
The Casa de Rancho Cucamonga Historical Society was organized to assist in the restoration, maintenance, and furnishing of the John Rains House in keeping with its 1860 origin. Docents welcome guests when the house is open to the public.
A branch of the San Bernardino County Museum.
Contact the Historical Society for latest information.
Big Bear Valley Historical Museum, Big Bear City
The Big Bear Valley Historical (Eleanor Abbott) Museum
Northeast end of Big Bear City Park off Greenway Drive, just east of the airport
Big Bear City, CA 92314
909-585-8100
http://www.bigbearhistory.org/museum.htm
Memorial Day weekend in May, through the second weekend of October
Sat-Sun, Weds and Monday Holidays: - 10a-4p
Once at the park entrance, follow the driveway as it curves left into the parking lot. After parking, cross the footbridge and follow the sidewalk, to the right, into the museum entrance.
The Big Bear Valley Historical Society is an organization of people dedicated to preserving the rich history of the area and promoting an appreciation of its colorful and diverse heritage.
In addition to hosting historical tours and featured speakers, the Society operates a Historical Museum with an extensive collection of artifacts, featuring exhibits from the indigenous Serrano Indians, the gold mining era, cowboys and cattle ranching, logging, fox farming and early winter sports.
Museum grounds include:
The old Big Bear City Community Market
Historic Cienega Largo Log Cabin
1900's Shay Meadow Cabin
Old mule barn
Contact the Museum for latest information.
Northeast end of Big Bear City Park off Greenway Drive, just east of the airport
Big Bear City, CA 92314
909-585-8100
http://www.bigbearhistory.org/museum.htm
Memorial Day weekend in May, through the second weekend of October
Sat-Sun, Weds and Monday Holidays: - 10a-4p
Once at the park entrance, follow the driveway as it curves left into the parking lot. After parking, cross the footbridge and follow the sidewalk, to the right, into the museum entrance.
The Big Bear Valley Historical Society is an organization of people dedicated to preserving the rich history of the area and promoting an appreciation of its colorful and diverse heritage.
In addition to hosting historical tours and featured speakers, the Society operates a Historical Museum with an extensive collection of artifacts, featuring exhibits from the indigenous Serrano Indians, the gold mining era, cowboys and cattle ranching, logging, fox farming and early winter sports.
Museum grounds include:
The old Big Bear City Community Market
Historic Cienega Largo Log Cabin
1900's Shay Meadow Cabin
Old mule barn
Contact the Museum for latest information.
Stone Hotel, Daggett
Stone Hotel
Daggett, CA
http://www.sbcounty.gov/museum/branches/stone.htm
Closed for renovation, this structure served traveling railroad and mining personnel during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The Daggett Stone Hotel, was the place to stay for railroad men, miners, and other travelers in the central Mojave Desert. Constructed in the 1880s, the building has undergone several catastrophes, including a fire that destroyed its upper story before the turn of the century.
Amongst regular guests at the hotel was "Death Valley Scotty," said to have occupied the front room on the photograph's right because it had a separate entrance.
A branch of the San Bernardino County Museum.
Contact the Museum for latest information.
Daggett, CA
http://www.sbcounty.gov/museum/branches/stone.htm
Closed for renovation, this structure served traveling railroad and mining personnel during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The Daggett Stone Hotel, was the place to stay for railroad men, miners, and other travelers in the central Mojave Desert. Constructed in the 1880s, the building has undergone several catastrophes, including a fire that destroyed its upper story before the turn of the century.
Amongst regular guests at the hotel was "Death Valley Scotty," said to have occupied the front room on the photograph's right because it had a separate entrance.
A branch of the San Bernardino County Museum.
Contact the Museum for latest information.
Kellogg House, Pomona
Kellogg House Pomona
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
3801 W. Temple Avenue
Pomona, CA 91768
909-869-3004
http://foundation.csupomona.edu/kh/
First Sunday of each month, October through June, in conjunction with the Kellogg Arabian Horse Shows.
12p-2p (The House is closed from 2p-3:30p during the Sunday Arabian Horse Show.)
A free self-guided tour
Intended as a winter respite for W.K.'s family, the grounds offered an idyllic setting with winding roadways and terrain for walking, riding, or driving.
Myron Hunt designed not only the main house and guest cottage you pass as you enter the main gate, but also the Arabian stables, and the other ranch buildings including the Manor House, originally built for Kellogg's eldest son Karl and his family. Today the university president and his family occupy the Manor House. Because Kellogg loved the outdoors, his house was set on top of the hill to take full advantage of the Pomona Valley panorama.
Because weathered features of the house have been meticulously restored and recreated to precisely match the original item, plumbing fixtures, the wrought iron banisters on both the master bedroom verandas and the wall light sconces in the living room appear just as they did when the house was first occupied. In fact, the only additions to the original construction are an upgraded electrical system, interior ventilation, and irrigation system, as well as a wheelchair access ramp and restroom. Mr. Kellogg's original pipe organ from the Skinner Company has been replaced by a contemporary 1927 theater-style Wurlitzer, rescued from the Whittier Granada Theater demolition.
Contact the Center for latest information.
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
3801 W. Temple Avenue
Pomona, CA 91768
909-869-3004
http://foundation.csupomona.edu/kh/
First Sunday of each month, October through June, in conjunction with the Kellogg Arabian Horse Shows.
12p-2p (The House is closed from 2p-3:30p during the Sunday Arabian Horse Show.)
A free self-guided tour
Intended as a winter respite for W.K.'s family, the grounds offered an idyllic setting with winding roadways and terrain for walking, riding, or driving.
Myron Hunt designed not only the main house and guest cottage you pass as you enter the main gate, but also the Arabian stables, and the other ranch buildings including the Manor House, originally built for Kellogg's eldest son Karl and his family. Today the university president and his family occupy the Manor House. Because Kellogg loved the outdoors, his house was set on top of the hill to take full advantage of the Pomona Valley panorama.
Because weathered features of the house have been meticulously restored and recreated to precisely match the original item, plumbing fixtures, the wrought iron banisters on both the master bedroom verandas and the wall light sconces in the living room appear just as they did when the house was first occupied. In fact, the only additions to the original construction are an upgraded electrical system, interior ventilation, and irrigation system, as well as a wheelchair access ramp and restroom. Mr. Kellogg's original pipe organ from the Skinner Company has been replaced by a contemporary 1927 theater-style Wurlitzer, rescued from the Whittier Granada Theater demolition.
Contact the Center for latest information.
Orange Empire Railway Museum, Perris
Orange Empire Railway Museum
2201 S. "A" St.
Perris, CA 92570
951-943-3020
http://www.oerm.org/
Museum grounds: Daily 9a-5p
The Reception Center: 9:30a- 4:30p weekdays, 9:30a-5:00p on weekends
Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas
Access to the Museum Grounds is free, (except during certain special events).
Free parking
On regular weekends, an all-day pass to ride the trains:
Adults $12 for adults
Children (5-11) $8
Children <5 FREE
See their Calendar for dates and prices of OERM special events.
Explore the West's largest collection of railway locomotives, passenger and freight cars, streetcars, interurban electric cars, buildings and other artifacts dating from the 1870's.
Ride streetcars, interurban cars and trains on the Museum Railway. Trolleys and trains operate every weekend and on many major holidays, 11AM to 5PM. Steam locomotive operation is scheduled for the third weekend of the month between September and May (no steam operations during the summer). Unfortunately, they cannot guarantee the availability of any particular piece of equipment on any given day. Some equipment does not operate during rain.
Middleton Museum of Toy Trains & Americana - OERM's unique Middleton Collection is perhaps most famous for its Toy Trains, but it really does have a little bit of everything! The collection presents the joys of a lifetime of collecting by Evan Middleton, who ran the Toy Train shop at Knott's Berry Farm in the 1960s. Housed in two Denver & Rio Grande baggage cars, the Middleton Collection is a long-standing institution at OERM.
Built of red brick, the 1892 Santa Fe Railway depot in Perris is a classic example of High Victorian style. Built in the Queen Anne architectural style, the depot is still on its original site, substantially unchanged from its original design and construction.
The Museum grounds are quite large and contain numerous buildings, parks and outdoor areas to explore. Dress appropriately for the weather, and wear comfortable walking shoes. The Museum grounds are quite large and there's a lot to see.
They recommend visiting on a weekend if possible, as this is when the trains and trolleys are running and most of our display buildings are open. If you're planning to visit during the week, call ahead to reserve a guided tour, available most weekday mornings for a small fee.
Contact the Museum for latest information.
2201 S. "A" St.
Perris, CA 92570
951-943-3020
http://www.oerm.org/
Museum grounds: Daily 9a-5p
The Reception Center: 9:30a- 4:30p weekdays, 9:30a-5:00p on weekends
Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas
Access to the Museum Grounds is free, (except during certain special events).
Free parking
On regular weekends, an all-day pass to ride the trains:
Adults $12 for adults
Children (5-11) $8
Children <5 FREE
See their Calendar for dates and prices of OERM special events.
Explore the West's largest collection of railway locomotives, passenger and freight cars, streetcars, interurban electric cars, buildings and other artifacts dating from the 1870's.
Ride streetcars, interurban cars and trains on the Museum Railway. Trolleys and trains operate every weekend and on many major holidays, 11AM to 5PM. Steam locomotive operation is scheduled for the third weekend of the month between September and May (no steam operations during the summer). Unfortunately, they cannot guarantee the availability of any particular piece of equipment on any given day. Some equipment does not operate during rain.
Middleton Museum of Toy Trains & Americana - OERM's unique Middleton Collection is perhaps most famous for its Toy Trains, but it really does have a little bit of everything! The collection presents the joys of a lifetime of collecting by Evan Middleton, who ran the Toy Train shop at Knott's Berry Farm in the 1960s. Housed in two Denver & Rio Grande baggage cars, the Middleton Collection is a long-standing institution at OERM.
Built of red brick, the 1892 Santa Fe Railway depot in Perris is a classic example of High Victorian style. Built in the Queen Anne architectural style, the depot is still on its original site, substantially unchanged from its original design and construction.
The Museum grounds are quite large and contain numerous buildings, parks and outdoor areas to explore. Dress appropriately for the weather, and wear comfortable walking shoes. The Museum grounds are quite large and there's a lot to see.
They recommend visiting on a weekend if possible, as this is when the trains and trolleys are running and most of our display buildings are open. If you're planning to visit during the week, call ahead to reserve a guided tour, available most weekday mornings for a small fee.
Contact the Museum for latest information.
Yorba and Slaughter Families Adobe, Chino
The Yorba and Slaughter Families Adobe
California State Historical Landmark #191; National Register of Historic Places 75-450
17127 Pomona Rincon Road
Chino,CA 91708
909- 597-8332
http://www.sbcounty.gov/museum/branches/yorba.htm
Tues-Sat: 10a-3p
Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
The Yorba-Slaughter Adobe, built in 1852-53, is one of the oldest standing adobe residences in San Bernardino County. This historic adobe home built by Raimundo Yorba was purchased by Fenton Slaughter in 1868. This National Register site contains both the ranch house with many of the original Slaughter family furnishings and a renovated General Store of the 1890s which also includes agrarian exhibits.
The adobe residence was originally one story with a sleeping loft: the four rooms on the main floor and 3 in the loft were arranged side-by-side. Nearly every room had an exterior door. Wide porches were built on all four sides; porches on the east and south sides were later enclosed.
Next door, the ornamental concrete block house was built between 1906 and 1909. It, too, had porches that were later framed to create more rooms. It was to become the principal residence at Buena Vista; the adobe was apparently unoccupied between 1916 and 1929 and was for a time used to grow mushrooms. Restoration of the adobe was started in 1928.
A branch of the San Bernardino County Museum.
Contact the Adobe for latest information.
California State Historical Landmark #191; National Register of Historic Places 75-450
17127 Pomona Rincon Road
Chino,CA 91708
909- 597-8332
http://www.sbcounty.gov/museum/branches/yorba.htm
Tues-Sat: 10a-3p
Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
The Yorba-Slaughter Adobe, built in 1852-53, is one of the oldest standing adobe residences in San Bernardino County. This historic adobe home built by Raimundo Yorba was purchased by Fenton Slaughter in 1868. This National Register site contains both the ranch house with many of the original Slaughter family furnishings and a renovated General Store of the 1890s which also includes agrarian exhibits.
The adobe residence was originally one story with a sleeping loft: the four rooms on the main floor and 3 in the loft were arranged side-by-side. Nearly every room had an exterior door. Wide porches were built on all four sides; porches on the east and south sides were later enclosed.
Next door, the ornamental concrete block house was built between 1906 and 1909. It, too, had porches that were later framed to create more rooms. It was to become the principal residence at Buena Vista; the adobe was apparently unoccupied between 1916 and 1929 and was for a time used to grow mushrooms. Restoration of the adobe was started in 1928.
A branch of the San Bernardino County Museum.
Contact the Adobe for latest information.
Santa Ana Zoo, Santa Ana
Santa Ana Zoo
1801 East Chestnut Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92701
714-836-4000
http://santaanazoo.org/
Memorial Day-Labor Day
Mon-Fri: 10a-4p (grounds close at 5p)
Sat-Sun: 10a-5p (grounds close at 6p)
Labor Day-Memorial Day
Daily: 10a-4p (grounds close at 5p)
Closed Christmas Day & New Years Day.
General Admission
Adults (age 13+): $8
Seniors (60+), Children (3-12): $5
Members, Children (under age 3): FREE
Note that a $3.54 transaction fee will be added to all credit/debit transactions at the Ticket Booth.
Mon-Fri after 2pm (excluding holidays)
Adults (age 13+): $4
Seniors (60+), Children (3-12): $2.50
Featured Attractions at the Zoo
A new, multi-species exhibit, showcasing Anteaters, Guanacos and Rheas. This exhibit celebrates and preserves one of the most highly endangered habitats in the world, the Pampas Grasslands of South America. Visitors are immersed into the environment and surrounded by native plants, grasses and water.
At the Crean Family Farm, you can peek into the barn doors and experience a farmyard adventure. Learn about life on an Orange County farm while you touch and feed the animals. Learn what it's like to be a zookeeeper by watching them care for the animals, and learn about the roles rare breeds of animals play on a farm.
The Zoofari Express has been prowling through Zoo grounds since the spring of 1999. While the train is in excellent condition after its 43-year run at Santa’s Village (in Skyforest, CA) and 6-year run at the Santa Ana Zoo, it now benefits from a more environmentally-friendly electric locomotive.
The train travels throughout the Crean Family Farm and up into the northern part of the Zoo for a 6 ½ minute ride, pulling six cars: a tender, four passenger cars and a caboose. Admission: $3; Weekdays: 11a-2p, Weekends: 11a-4p
On the Conservation Carrousel, children learn about the value of environmental conservation through the preservation of endangered animals, while having fun on a classic carrousel. Each rider receives an educational collector’s card describing an animal and why it is endangered. Admission: $3; Weekdays: 11a-2p, Weekends: 11a-4p
In the Colors of the Amazon walk-through aviary Zoo visitors can mingle with a variety of exotic birds, who, free from cages and other typical enclosures, roam about as if they were still in their native South America. Encompassing an expansive 9,000 square feet, the aviary features such colorful birds as the white-bellied caique, scarlet ibis, emerald toucanet, blue-crowned mot-mot and many more.
Amazon’s Edge is the premier exhibit at the Santa Ana Zoo, featuring a waterfall, lake, and lush island setting. A wooden deck provides for perfect viewing of this slice of Amazonia. Amazon’s Edge opened to guests on September 1, 1993 and is home to howler monkeys, mallards, black-necked swans and crested screamers.
The Bauer Jaguar Exploration Outpost, which opened in August of 2006, is an intricately detailed room full of hands-on experiments and learning, modeled after a real exploration outpost in the Amazon Basin.
Contact the Zoo for latest information.
1801 East Chestnut Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92701
714-836-4000
http://santaanazoo.org/
Memorial Day-Labor Day
Mon-Fri: 10a-4p (grounds close at 5p)
Sat-Sun: 10a-5p (grounds close at 6p)
Labor Day-Memorial Day
Daily: 10a-4p (grounds close at 5p)
Closed Christmas Day & New Years Day.
General Admission
Adults (age 13+): $8
Seniors (60+), Children (3-12): $5
Members, Children (under age 3): FREE
Note that a $3.54 transaction fee will be added to all credit/debit transactions at the Ticket Booth.
Mon-Fri after 2pm (excluding holidays)
Adults (age 13+): $4
Seniors (60+), Children (3-12): $2.50
Featured Attractions at the Zoo
A new, multi-species exhibit, showcasing Anteaters, Guanacos and Rheas. This exhibit celebrates and preserves one of the most highly endangered habitats in the world, the Pampas Grasslands of South America. Visitors are immersed into the environment and surrounded by native plants, grasses and water.
At the Crean Family Farm, you can peek into the barn doors and experience a farmyard adventure. Learn about life on an Orange County farm while you touch and feed the animals. Learn what it's like to be a zookeeeper by watching them care for the animals, and learn about the roles rare breeds of animals play on a farm.
The Zoofari Express has been prowling through Zoo grounds since the spring of 1999. While the train is in excellent condition after its 43-year run at Santa’s Village (in Skyforest, CA) and 6-year run at the Santa Ana Zoo, it now benefits from a more environmentally-friendly electric locomotive.
The train travels throughout the Crean Family Farm and up into the northern part of the Zoo for a 6 ½ minute ride, pulling six cars: a tender, four passenger cars and a caboose. Admission: $3; Weekdays: 11a-2p, Weekends: 11a-4p
On the Conservation Carrousel, children learn about the value of environmental conservation through the preservation of endangered animals, while having fun on a classic carrousel. Each rider receives an educational collector’s card describing an animal and why it is endangered. Admission: $3; Weekdays: 11a-2p, Weekends: 11a-4p
In the Colors of the Amazon walk-through aviary Zoo visitors can mingle with a variety of exotic birds, who, free from cages and other typical enclosures, roam about as if they were still in their native South America. Encompassing an expansive 9,000 square feet, the aviary features such colorful birds as the white-bellied caique, scarlet ibis, emerald toucanet, blue-crowned mot-mot and many more.
Amazon’s Edge is the premier exhibit at the Santa Ana Zoo, featuring a waterfall, lake, and lush island setting. A wooden deck provides for perfect viewing of this slice of Amazonia. Amazon’s Edge opened to guests on September 1, 1993 and is home to howler monkeys, mallards, black-necked swans and crested screamers.
The Bauer Jaguar Exploration Outpost, which opened in August of 2006, is an intricately detailed room full of hands-on experiments and learning, modeled after a real exploration outpost in the Amazon Basin.
Contact the Zoo for latest information.
Roy Rogers - Dale Evans Museum, Victorville
Roy Rogers - Dale Evans Museum
Victorville, CA
http://www.royrogers.com/museum.html
The Roy Rogers - Dale Evans Museum is now closed. In 2003, they moved from the museum in Victorville to a new location in Branson, MO, which has since closed in December 2009.
Victorville, CA
http://www.royrogers.com/museum.html
The Roy Rogers - Dale Evans Museum is now closed. In 2003, they moved from the museum in Victorville to a new location in Branson, MO, which has since closed in December 2009.
The Hi-Desert Nature Museum, Yucca Valley
The Hi-Desert Nature Museum
Yucca Valley Community Center Complex
57090 29 Palms Highway
Yucca Valley, CA 92284
760-369-7212
http://www.hidesertnaturemuseum.org/
Tues-Sun: 10a-5p
Closed major holidays
Free admission; donations welcome.
The Hi-Desert Nature Museum is dedicated to the process of education by exploring the natural, artistic, and cultural heritage of the Morongo Basin and High Desert. The Museum seeks to inspire wonder, discovery, understanding, and responsibility in its community and visitors through exhibitions, programs, and collections in the arts, history, and natural sciences.
The Museum is a family-oriented facility with collections and exhibits related to the desert’s unique natural, artistic and historical elements. The museum features educational opportunities for visitors of all ages, including natural history dioramas displaying wildlife in the desert, an interactive “Kids Corner” with plenty of hands-on activities, a mini-zoo with live desert creatures, a gem and mineral collection, a Native American artifacts exhibit and a fossil collection. Six rotating special exhibits are scheduled each year.
Collections of note include a comprehensive collection of Howard Pierce pottery, papers and serigraphs from Henry and Beverly Mockel, a Victorian-era collection of miniature paintings on ivory, an extensive collection reflecting the mineral resources of the local region, over 90 taxidermied specimens, and mining tools and implements reflecting the High Desert’s rich mining history. The Native American material culture collection contains objects from throughout the Western United States with concentration on Chemehuevi, Serrano, and Cahuilla cultures.
Contact the Museum for latest information.
Yucca Valley Community Center Complex
57090 29 Palms Highway
Yucca Valley, CA 92284
760-369-7212
http://www.hidesertnaturemuseum.org/
Tues-Sun: 10a-5p
Closed major holidays
Free admission; donations welcome.
The Hi-Desert Nature Museum is dedicated to the process of education by exploring the natural, artistic, and cultural heritage of the Morongo Basin and High Desert. The Museum seeks to inspire wonder, discovery, understanding, and responsibility in its community and visitors through exhibitions, programs, and collections in the arts, history, and natural sciences.
The Museum is a family-oriented facility with collections and exhibits related to the desert’s unique natural, artistic and historical elements. The museum features educational opportunities for visitors of all ages, including natural history dioramas displaying wildlife in the desert, an interactive “Kids Corner” with plenty of hands-on activities, a mini-zoo with live desert creatures, a gem and mineral collection, a Native American artifacts exhibit and a fossil collection. Six rotating special exhibits are scheduled each year.
Collections of note include a comprehensive collection of Howard Pierce pottery, papers and serigraphs from Henry and Beverly Mockel, a Victorian-era collection of miniature paintings on ivory, an extensive collection reflecting the mineral resources of the local region, over 90 taxidermied specimens, and mining tools and implements reflecting the High Desert’s rich mining history. The Native American material culture collection contains objects from throughout the Western United States with concentration on Chemehuevi, Serrano, and Cahuilla cultures.
Contact the Museum for latest information.
Wings and Rotors Air Museum, Murrieta
Wings and Rotors Air Museum
French Valley Airport
Off of Winchester Rd. (SR-79), just east of I-215
Murrieta, CA
951-662-5653
http://www.wingsandrotors.org/
Mon-Fri: 6:30a-3p
Summer: Mon-Sat
Suggested donation: $3
The museum is in the process of moving to a new hangar, still in the French Valley Airport. They are still open by appointment, call 951-662-5653. Until the new hangar upgrades are completed, due to security concerns at the airport, there are locked gates so will operate on an appointment basis.
The museum takes great pride in our restorations striving for exact historical accuracy in their appearance, and learning as much as possible about the units they may have served in. It is their belief that they better serve the public and veterans by being as accurate as possible down to the last detail.
Formerly the Whittier Aviation Museum.
Contact the Museum for latest information.
French Valley Airport
Off of Winchester Rd. (SR-79), just east of I-215
Murrieta, CA
951-662-5653
http://www.wingsandrotors.org/
Mon-Fri: 6:30a-3p
Summer: Mon-Sat
Suggested donation: $3
The museum is in the process of moving to a new hangar, still in the French Valley Airport. They are still open by appointment, call 951-662-5653. Until the new hangar upgrades are completed, due to security concerns at the airport, there are locked gates so will operate on an appointment basis.
The museum takes great pride in our restorations striving for exact historical accuracy in their appearance, and learning as much as possible about the units they may have served in. It is their belief that they better serve the public and veterans by being as accurate as possible down to the last detail.
Formerly the Whittier Aviation Museum.
Contact the Museum for latest information.
La Casa Primera, Pomona
La Casa Primera
1569 N. Park Ave
Pomona, CA 91768
909-623-2198
http://www.pomonahistorical.org/primera/
Sun: 2p-5p
Closed Easter, Memorial Day, Labor Day and Thanksgiving weekends.
Don Ygnacio selected the present site for his first dwelling and built the La Casa Primera in 1837. It was the first home built in this locality. Like other homes of the period its thick walls were made of adobe brick. The Palomares family lived here for seventeen years until they moved to their new adobe home, now known as Adobe de Palomares.
Subsequently various families occupied La Casa until 1973 when it was purchased by the Historical Society and restored, in a joint effort with the City of Pomona, to what it looked like in the late 1800's. The Historical Society of Pomona Valley, Inc. has furnished many of the rooms of La Casa with authenic Ninteenth Century furnishings for viewing by the public. After many alternations and additions the home still stands today as a lasting memorial to those bold and adventuresome pioneers who settled this area.
The Barbara Greenwood Kindergarten, 332 West McKinley Avenue, is also part of the historic complex at Park and McKinley. It was built in 1908, and housed the first kindergarten class in the city. It is on the National Registry of Historic Places and is a contributing structure in the Hacienda Park Historic District.
Miss Greenwood was a pioneer in the field of kindergarten and supervision of training for teachers as well as being well known for her contributions in the field of parent education. She was a dynamic leader who assumed numerous leadership roles in local, state, national, and international organizations interested in the early education of young children.
Contact the Historical Society of Pomona Valley for latest information.
1569 N. Park Ave
Pomona, CA 91768
909-623-2198
http://www.pomonahistorical.org/primera/
Sun: 2p-5p
Closed Easter, Memorial Day, Labor Day and Thanksgiving weekends.
Don Ygnacio selected the present site for his first dwelling and built the La Casa Primera in 1837. It was the first home built in this locality. Like other homes of the period its thick walls were made of adobe brick. The Palomares family lived here for seventeen years until they moved to their new adobe home, now known as Adobe de Palomares.
Subsequently various families occupied La Casa until 1973 when it was purchased by the Historical Society and restored, in a joint effort with the City of Pomona, to what it looked like in the late 1800's. The Historical Society of Pomona Valley, Inc. has furnished many of the rooms of La Casa with authenic Ninteenth Century furnishings for viewing by the public. After many alternations and additions the home still stands today as a lasting memorial to those bold and adventuresome pioneers who settled this area.
The Barbara Greenwood Kindergarten, 332 West McKinley Avenue, is also part of the historic complex at Park and McKinley. It was built in 1908, and housed the first kindergarten class in the city. It is on the National Registry of Historic Places and is a contributing structure in the Hacienda Park Historic District.
Miss Greenwood was a pioneer in the field of kindergarten and supervision of training for teachers as well as being well known for her contributions in the field of parent education. She was a dynamic leader who assumed numerous leadership roles in local, state, national, and international organizations interested in the early education of young children.
Contact the Historical Society of Pomona Valley for latest information.
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, San Pedro
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
3720 Stephen M. White Drive
San Pedro, CA 90731
310-548-7562
http://www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org/
Tues-Fri: 12p-5p
Sat-Sun: 10a-5p
Closed Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas
Suggested donation of $5 for adults and $1 for children and seniors.
With its spectacular natural setting adjacent to Cabrillo Beach Coastal Park and the Port of Los Angeles, Cabrillo Marine Aquarium is uniquely suited to its leadership role in marine science education, aquaculture research and community recreation. The historic Frank Gehry-designed aquarium displays the largest collection of Southern California marine life in the world.
Since 1935, the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium has been exhibiting Southern California’s rich diversity and adaptations of our local sea life through a combination of aquaria, interpretive displays and museum collections.
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium’s Susanne Lawrenz-Miller Exhibit Hall, Exploration Center, Aquatic Nursery and Virginia Reid Moore Marine Research Library comprise a unique science education facility where visitors of all ages can pursue informal marine biology education, ecological awareness, and scientific research training. These complex topics are made fun and accessible by the creative and informative exhibits. The marine life is all from Southern California.
Hands-on programs include everything from hatching grunion to the ancient Japanese art of Gyotaku. Lectures by noted scientists and authors offer an in-depth look at an array of topics from extreme waves to bioluminescence and our marine biology workshops teach subjects from Ichthyology to Animal Behavior to spark an interest in science at any age.
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium is a facility of the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks.
Cabrillo Coastal Park
http://www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org/visit-cma/coastal-park.asp
The fully-accessible Cabrillo Coastal Park is located just steps from the front doors of the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. This coastal park includes many different habitats and recreational opportunities: Follow walking trails to tidepools, beaches and a saltmarsh. Guests can participate in fishing, boating, swimming, tidepooling and birdwatching.
The Cabrillo Coastal Park also includes picnic areas and a historic Southern California Bathhouse (restroom), fishing pier and a boat launch ramp.
Contact the Aquarium for latest information.
3720 Stephen M. White Drive
San Pedro, CA 90731
310-548-7562
http://www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org/
Tues-Fri: 12p-5p
Sat-Sun: 10a-5p
Closed Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas
Suggested donation of $5 for adults and $1 for children and seniors.
With its spectacular natural setting adjacent to Cabrillo Beach Coastal Park and the Port of Los Angeles, Cabrillo Marine Aquarium is uniquely suited to its leadership role in marine science education, aquaculture research and community recreation. The historic Frank Gehry-designed aquarium displays the largest collection of Southern California marine life in the world.
Since 1935, the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium has been exhibiting Southern California’s rich diversity and adaptations of our local sea life through a combination of aquaria, interpretive displays and museum collections.
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium’s Susanne Lawrenz-Miller Exhibit Hall, Exploration Center, Aquatic Nursery and Virginia Reid Moore Marine Research Library comprise a unique science education facility where visitors of all ages can pursue informal marine biology education, ecological awareness, and scientific research training. These complex topics are made fun and accessible by the creative and informative exhibits. The marine life is all from Southern California.
Hands-on programs include everything from hatching grunion to the ancient Japanese art of Gyotaku. Lectures by noted scientists and authors offer an in-depth look at an array of topics from extreme waves to bioluminescence and our marine biology workshops teach subjects from Ichthyology to Animal Behavior to spark an interest in science at any age.
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium is a facility of the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks.
Cabrillo Coastal Park
http://www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org/visit-cma/coastal-park.asp
The fully-accessible Cabrillo Coastal Park is located just steps from the front doors of the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. This coastal park includes many different habitats and recreational opportunities: Follow walking trails to tidepools, beaches and a saltmarsh. Guests can participate in fishing, boating, swimming, tidepooling and birdwatching.
The Cabrillo Coastal Park also includes picnic areas and a historic Southern California Bathhouse (restroom), fishing pier and a boat launch ramp.
Contact the Aquarium for latest information.
Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art, Rancho Cucamonga
Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art
Chaffey College
5885 Haven Avenue
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737-3002
909-652-6493
http://www.chaffey.edu/wignall/about.shtml
Mon–Thurs: 10a-4p
Sat: 12p-4p
Closed on holidays
Free and open to the public
Park in the North Parking Lot. Permits can be purchased at automated kiosks for $2. Parking is free during museum receptions and special events. The Museum is located just south of the eastern side of the North Parking Lot.
The Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art is dedicated to presenting innovative exhibitions and programs that reflect the scope and diversity of the art of our time.
A vital component of the academic and cultural life of the Chaffey Community College District, the Wignall aspires to engage broad and diverse audiences, create a sense of community, and provide a place for contemplation, stimulation, and discussion of contemporary art and the questions that shape and inspire us as individuals, cultures, and communities.
The Museum presents four to five exhibitions a year. Its exhibition space is approximately 2,500 square feet and is fully equipped with a flexible wall system. Adjoining the gallery building is an enclosed 2,500 square foot patio which provides a venue for outdoor installations, performances and receptions.
In addition to its annual exhibition schedule, the Museum presents lectures, performances, and educational programs for adults, families and children.
Contact the Museum for latest information.
Chaffey College
5885 Haven Avenue
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737-3002
909-652-6493
http://www.chaffey.edu/wignall/about.shtml
Mon–Thurs: 10a-4p
Sat: 12p-4p
Closed on holidays
Free and open to the public
Park in the North Parking Lot. Permits can be purchased at automated kiosks for $2. Parking is free during museum receptions and special events. The Museum is located just south of the eastern side of the North Parking Lot.
The Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art is dedicated to presenting innovative exhibitions and programs that reflect the scope and diversity of the art of our time.
A vital component of the academic and cultural life of the Chaffey Community College District, the Wignall aspires to engage broad and diverse audiences, create a sense of community, and provide a place for contemplation, stimulation, and discussion of contemporary art and the questions that shape and inspire us as individuals, cultures, and communities.
The Museum presents four to five exhibitions a year. Its exhibition space is approximately 2,500 square feet and is fully equipped with a flexible wall system. Adjoining the gallery building is an enclosed 2,500 square foot patio which provides a venue for outdoor installations, performances and receptions.
In addition to its annual exhibition schedule, the Museum presents lectures, performances, and educational programs for adults, families and children.
Contact the Museum for latest information.
Gillespie Field Annex, El Cajon
Gillespie Field Annex
San Diego Air & Space Museum
The Annex is located on the north side of Gillespie Field.
335 Kenney St
El Cajon, CA 92020
619-258-1221
http://www.sandiegoairandspace.org/about_the_museum/gillespie_field_annex.php
Mon, Weds-Fri: 8a-3p
Free admission; donations accepted.
From a small one-hangar beginning, the San Diego Air & Space Museum's annex at Gillespie Field has grown to become an integral part of the Museum's aircraft restoration and replica reproduction program. Staffed mainly by volunteers, the Facility has produced some of SDASM's finest work.
Of local significance, a Convair F-102A Delta Dagger recently completed restoration at the Annex. This aircraft was built in San Diego at Convair's Lindbergh Field plant in the mid-1950s. Many of the volunteers who participated in preservation efforts actually worked on the F-102 while employed by Convair/General Dynamics.
See also San Diego Air & Space Museum.
Contact the Museum for latest information.
San Diego Air & Space Museum
The Annex is located on the north side of Gillespie Field.
335 Kenney St
El Cajon, CA 92020
619-258-1221
http://www.sandiegoairandspace.org/about_the_museum/gillespie_field_annex.php
Mon, Weds-Fri: 8a-3p
Free admission; donations accepted.
From a small one-hangar beginning, the San Diego Air & Space Museum's annex at Gillespie Field has grown to become an integral part of the Museum's aircraft restoration and replica reproduction program. Staffed mainly by volunteers, the Facility has produced some of SDASM's finest work.
Of local significance, a Convair F-102A Delta Dagger recently completed restoration at the Annex. This aircraft was built in San Diego at Convair's Lindbergh Field plant in the mid-1950s. Many of the volunteers who participated in preservation efforts actually worked on the F-102 while employed by Convair/General Dynamics.
See also San Diego Air & Space Museum.
Contact the Museum for latest information.
Yucaipa Adobe, Yucaipa
The Yucaipa Adobe
California Historical Landmark #528
32183 Kentucky Street
Yucaipa, CA 92399
909-795-3485
http://www.sbcounty.gov/museum/branches/yucadob.htm
Tues-Sat: 10a-3p
Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Oral history and tradition attributed this adobe home to Diego Sepulveda. But historical and archaeological studies undertaken during restoration and seismic strengthening of the adobe in 1989-1990 provided a new interpretation. It is now believed that Diego Sepulveda’s adobe was located a few hundred yards away, near 16th and Dunlap Boulevard, and that James Waters, noted hunter, trapper, and mountaineer, built the Yucaipa Adobe in 1858-1859. Mr. Waters stocked his Yucaipa Rancho with sheep, driving herds as far as Arizona and Montana.
The Yucaipa Adobe contains furnishings from the nineteenth century. Horse-drawn farm implements are exhibited outside the adobe. The exhibit was donated by the Haley and Melton families, early Yucaipa ranchers. The Lions Club of Yucaipa moved the farm implements to the site and organized the exhibit, which also includes a blacksmith shop.
A branch of the San Bernardino County Museum.
Contact the Adobe for latest information.
California Historical Landmark #528
32183 Kentucky Street
Yucaipa, CA 92399
909-795-3485
http://www.sbcounty.gov/museum/branches/yucadob.htm
Tues-Sat: 10a-3p
Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Oral history and tradition attributed this adobe home to Diego Sepulveda. But historical and archaeological studies undertaken during restoration and seismic strengthening of the adobe in 1989-1990 provided a new interpretation. It is now believed that Diego Sepulveda’s adobe was located a few hundred yards away, near 16th and Dunlap Boulevard, and that James Waters, noted hunter, trapper, and mountaineer, built the Yucaipa Adobe in 1858-1859. Mr. Waters stocked his Yucaipa Rancho with sheep, driving herds as far as Arizona and Montana.
The Yucaipa Adobe contains furnishings from the nineteenth century. Horse-drawn farm implements are exhibited outside the adobe. The exhibit was donated by the Haley and Melton families, early Yucaipa ranchers. The Lions Club of Yucaipa moved the farm implements to the site and organized the exhibit, which also includes a blacksmith shop.
A branch of the San Bernardino County Museum.
Contact the Adobe for latest information.
BioTrek, Pomona
BioTrek
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
3801 W. Temple Avenue
Pomona, CA 91768
909-869-6701
http://www.csupomona.edu/~biotrek/index.html
Location: The Rain Bird Rainforest Learning Center is located in Building 4A and the Rain Bird Ethnobotany Learning Center is adjacent. The Rain Bird Aquatic Biology Learning Center is in Building 4, Room 2- 626.
Daily Visitor parking permit is $5.00 weekday, $3.00 weekend.
BioTrek is an educational enterprise of the Biological Sciences Department of California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. In its greenhouse, garden, and labs, it brings to students and the public both hands-on and electronic educational experiences of the tropical rainforest, aquatic environments of the tropics and California, and California indigenous plants and people.
BioTrek provides tours for levels kindergarten through college, as well as for youth and adult clubs. Fees are based on the size of the group, the length of the tour, and the activities included.
Contact BioTrek for latest information.
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
3801 W. Temple Avenue
Pomona, CA 91768
909-869-6701
http://www.csupomona.edu/~biotrek/index.html
Location: The Rain Bird Rainforest Learning Center is located in Building 4A and the Rain Bird Ethnobotany Learning Center is adjacent. The Rain Bird Aquatic Biology Learning Center is in Building 4, Room 2- 626.
Daily Visitor parking permit is $5.00 weekday, $3.00 weekend.
BioTrek is an educational enterprise of the Biological Sciences Department of California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. In its greenhouse, garden, and labs, it brings to students and the public both hands-on and electronic educational experiences of the tropical rainforest, aquatic environments of the tropics and California, and California indigenous plants and people.
BioTrek provides tours for levels kindergarten through college, as well as for youth and adult clubs. Fees are based on the size of the group, the length of the tour, and the activities included.
Contact BioTrek for latest information.
Post Parade: A Showcase of Floats, Pasadena
The Rose Parade
Post Parade: A Showcase of Floats
End of Parade route on Sierra Madre Blvd at Washington Blvd
Pasadena, CA
http://www.tournamentofroses.com/
http://www.tournamentofroses.com/the-rose-parade/events/detail/post-parade-a-showcase-of-floats2
Jan 01: 1p-5p (General Admission)
Jan 02: 7a-9a (Senior Citizens & Disabled Visitors)
Jan 02: 9a-5p (General Admission)
Admission $10
Children <5 Free
Ticket sales end at 3p; venue closes at 5p
Advance Tickets: are available through Sharp Seating Company at (626) 795-4171. Tickets will also be available at the event box office and all Park-N-Ride locations.
Street parking near the event is limited. See website for Park & Ride info.
While not a traditional museum, this annual special exhibit is worth the visit.
After every Rose Parade, the floral masterpieces are parked along Sierra Madre and Washington Boulevards in Pasadena and exhibited for visitors to walk by and see in close detail the design and workmanship that goes into these floats.
Visitors are able to walk within a few feet of the floats and appreciate for themselves the creativity and the imagination of the floral displays. The Rose Parade floats have been a Pasadena tradition for over 100 years. Of course, White Suiters will be on hand to answer your many questions.
You can also download, on iTunes, a Tournament of Roses-produced audio tour of the floats to listen to as you view them.
Allow two hours for this breath-taking display and don't forget your camera!
2011: A revised documentary on the making of a float, sponsored by Bayer Advanced, will be shown throughout the day in the 1600 seat auditorium adjacent to the Showcase Lot. Admission to the updated film is free with admission to Post Parade.
Contact the Tournament of Roses for latest information.
Post Parade: A Showcase of Floats
End of Parade route on Sierra Madre Blvd at Washington Blvd
Pasadena, CA
http://www.tournamentofroses.com/
http://www.tournamentofroses.com/the-rose-parade/events/detail/post-parade-a-showcase-of-floats2
Jan 01: 1p-5p (General Admission)
Jan 02: 7a-9a (Senior Citizens & Disabled Visitors)
Jan 02: 9a-5p (General Admission)
Admission $10
Children <5 Free
Ticket sales end at 3p; venue closes at 5p
Advance Tickets: are available through Sharp Seating Company at (626) 795-4171. Tickets will also be available at the event box office and all Park-N-Ride locations.
Street parking near the event is limited. See website for Park & Ride info.
While not a traditional museum, this annual special exhibit is worth the visit.
After every Rose Parade, the floral masterpieces are parked along Sierra Madre and Washington Boulevards in Pasadena and exhibited for visitors to walk by and see in close detail the design and workmanship that goes into these floats.
Visitors are able to walk within a few feet of the floats and appreciate for themselves the creativity and the imagination of the floral displays. The Rose Parade floats have been a Pasadena tradition for over 100 years. Of course, White Suiters will be on hand to answer your many questions.
You can also download, on iTunes, a Tournament of Roses-produced audio tour of the floats to listen to as you view them.
Allow two hours for this breath-taking display and don't forget your camera!
2011: A revised documentary on the making of a float, sponsored by Bayer Advanced, will be shown throughout the day in the 1600 seat auditorium adjacent to the Showcase Lot. Admission to the updated film is free with admission to Post Parade.
Contact the Tournament of Roses for latest information.
Chaffey / Cooper Regional History Museum, Upland
The Chaffey Communities Cultural Center
Cooper Regional History Museum
Two museums located in Upland, CA
http://www.coopermuseum.net/
The Chaffey Communities Cultural Center is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history and culture of the communities of Upland, Ontario, Montclair, Mt. Baldy, Rancho Cucamonga and San Antonio Heights.
217 East A Street
Upland, CA
909-982-8010
Tues: 12-2p
Thur-Sat: 11a-5p
This location features:
The Main Gallery - "California Citrus Story"
The Nichols Gallery - Tongva Indians
The Hall Gallery - Local Communities
525 West 18th Street
Upland, CA
909-920-3742
Thurs: 2p-6p
Fri-Sat: 10a-6p
Please call to verify hours - Sometimes the site manager here is working 'outreach' or helping at the A Street museum!
This location features:
100 year-old Historic St. Marks Church
Farm Implement Display
Research Library
Artifact Processing Center
Contact the Museum for latest information.
Cooper Regional History Museum
Two museums located in Upland, CA
http://www.coopermuseum.net/
The Chaffey Communities Cultural Center is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history and culture of the communities of Upland, Ontario, Montclair, Mt. Baldy, Rancho Cucamonga and San Antonio Heights.
217 East A Street
Upland, CA
909-982-8010
Tues: 12-2p
Thur-Sat: 11a-5p
This location features:
The Main Gallery - "California Citrus Story"
The Nichols Gallery - Tongva Indians
The Hall Gallery - Local Communities
525 West 18th Street
Upland, CA
909-920-3742
Thurs: 2p-6p
Fri-Sat: 10a-6p
Please call to verify hours - Sometimes the site manager here is working 'outreach' or helping at the A Street museum!
This location features:
100 year-old Historic St. Marks Church
Farm Implement Display
Research Library
Artifact Processing Center
Contact the Museum for latest information.
Dora Nelson African American Art and History Museum, Perris
Dora Nelson African American Art and History Museum
316 E. Seventh St
Perris, CA 92572
951-657-9356
Sat: 10a-5p or by appointment
Free admission; donations welcome
The Dora Nelson Museum honors the contributions of the woman who started the first black church in Perris.
Contact the Museum for latest information.
316 E. Seventh St
Perris, CA 92572
951-657-9356
Sat: 10a-5p or by appointment
Free admission; donations welcome
The Dora Nelson Museum honors the contributions of the woman who started the first black church in Perris.
Contact the Museum for latest information.
Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach
Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, CA 90802
562-590-3100
http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/
Daily: 9a-6p
Some special exhibits have different hours.
Hours may also vary on Christmas Day and the weekend of the Long Beach Grand Prix (mid-April).
Aquarium Admission includes all the galleries, hands-on labs, and presentations as noted on the daily handout.
Adult: $24.95, Child (3-11): $12.95, Senior (62+): $21.95
Aquarium Admission Plus Behind-The-Scenes Tour (Ages 7 and up only): Enjoy the Aquarium, then discover what goes on behind the scenes! Now you can see it all in a one hour guided tour.
Adult: $35.95, Child (7-11): $24.95, Senior (62+): $33.95
Aquarium Admission Plus Gray Whale Watch: Enjoy a 2 to 2.5 hour voyage out in the open Pacific in ocean in search for one of the world’s longest migrating mammals with Harbor Breeze Cruises.
Adult: $43.95; Aquarium Member: $25.00
Child $29.95; Aquarium Member: $15.00
Senior: $40.95; Aquarium Member: $20.00
Aquarium Admission Plus Harbor Tour:Tour the Long Beach/Los Angeles Harbors with Harbor Breeze Cruises for a 45-minute narrated cruise around one of the most active ports in the world.
Adult: $34.95, Child (3-11): $16.95, Senior (62+): $29.95
Aquarium of the Pacific/Queen Mary Combined Ticket Package
Adult: $36.00 (regular combined price $49.70)
Child (3-11): $20.00 (regular combined price $23.90)
Aquarium/Zoo Combo
Visit the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach and the Los Angeles Zoo for one great price:
Adult: $31, Child: $19, Senior: $30.00
You may purchase Aquarium tickets upon your arrival at our ticket windows in front of the Aquarium. You may also order your tickets online and save. Some of the above combos may also be available for pre-purchase.
The parking structure for the Aquarium is on the water side of Shoreline Drive between Chestnut Place and Aquarium Way.
Home to more than 11,000 ocean animals, representing nearly 500 species, the Aquarium celebrates the planet’s largest and most diverse body of water: the Pacific Ocean. Featuring 19 major habitats and 32 focus exhibits, the Aquarium of the Pacific is a world-class aquarium, exploring the waters of Southern California and Baja, the Northern Pacific, and the Tropical Pacific.
In addition to the three main galleries highlighting the major regions of the Pacific, the Aquarium features three major exhibitions. Shark Lagoon and the Lorikeet Forest aviary offer an outdoor adventure in Explorer's Cove. Our special exhibits gallery features changing exhibits.
Contact the Aquarium for latest information.
100 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, CA 90802
562-590-3100
http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/
Daily: 9a-6p
Some special exhibits have different hours.
Hours may also vary on Christmas Day and the weekend of the Long Beach Grand Prix (mid-April).
Aquarium Admission includes all the galleries, hands-on labs, and presentations as noted on the daily handout.
Adult: $24.95, Child (3-11): $12.95, Senior (62+): $21.95
Aquarium Admission Plus Behind-The-Scenes Tour (Ages 7 and up only): Enjoy the Aquarium, then discover what goes on behind the scenes! Now you can see it all in a one hour guided tour.
Adult: $35.95, Child (7-11): $24.95, Senior (62+): $33.95
Aquarium Admission Plus Gray Whale Watch: Enjoy a 2 to 2.5 hour voyage out in the open Pacific in ocean in search for one of the world’s longest migrating mammals with Harbor Breeze Cruises.
Adult: $43.95; Aquarium Member: $25.00
Child $29.95; Aquarium Member: $15.00
Senior: $40.95; Aquarium Member: $20.00
Aquarium Admission Plus Harbor Tour:Tour the Long Beach/Los Angeles Harbors with Harbor Breeze Cruises for a 45-minute narrated cruise around one of the most active ports in the world.
Adult: $34.95, Child (3-11): $16.95, Senior (62+): $29.95
Aquarium of the Pacific/Queen Mary Combined Ticket Package
Adult: $36.00 (regular combined price $49.70)
Child (3-11): $20.00 (regular combined price $23.90)
Aquarium/Zoo Combo
Visit the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach and the Los Angeles Zoo for one great price:
Adult: $31, Child: $19, Senior: $30.00
You may purchase Aquarium tickets upon your arrival at our ticket windows in front of the Aquarium. You may also order your tickets online and save. Some of the above combos may also be available for pre-purchase.
The parking structure for the Aquarium is on the water side of Shoreline Drive between Chestnut Place and Aquarium Way.
Home to more than 11,000 ocean animals, representing nearly 500 species, the Aquarium celebrates the planet’s largest and most diverse body of water: the Pacific Ocean. Featuring 19 major habitats and 32 focus exhibits, the Aquarium of the Pacific is a world-class aquarium, exploring the waters of Southern California and Baja, the Northern Pacific, and the Tropical Pacific.
In addition to the three main galleries highlighting the major regions of the Pacific, the Aquarium features three major exhibitions. Shark Lagoon and the Lorikeet Forest aviary offer an outdoor adventure in Explorer's Cove. Our special exhibits gallery features changing exhibits.
Contact the Aquarium for latest information.
Ontario Heritage, Ontario
Ontario Heritage
P.O. Box 1
Ontario, CA 91762
909-229-0772
http://www.ontarioheritage.org
The mission of Ontario Heritage, a nonprofit advocacy organization, is to protect, preserve, and promote the historical environment and cultural heritage of their Model Colony.
They plan activities and events throughout the year that showcase the City's resources and educate the community.
They host a number of walking tours (some with additional dramatic presentations) of local historic homes and special Ontario places such as the Bellevue Cemetery and Downtown.
Contact Ontario Heritage for latest information.
P.O. Box 1
Ontario, CA 91762
909-229-0772
http://www.ontarioheritage.org
The mission of Ontario Heritage, a nonprofit advocacy organization, is to protect, preserve, and promote the historical environment and cultural heritage of their Model Colony.
They plan activities and events throughout the year that showcase the City's resources and educate the community.
They host a number of walking tours (some with additional dramatic presentations) of local historic homes and special Ontario places such as the Bellevue Cemetery and Downtown.
Contact Ontario Heritage for latest information.
San Diego Air & Space Museum, San Diego
San Diego Air & Space Museum
2001 Pan American Plaza
Balboa Park
San Diego, CA 92101
619-234-8291
http://www.sandiegoairandspace.org/
Open daily
Normal winter hours: 10a-4:30p (last admission at 4p)
Normal summer hours: 10a-5:30p (last admission at 5p)
Check for special holiday hours. Closed Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day.
Adults (12+): $16.50
Senior/Student/Retired Military w/ ID: $13.50
Children (3-11): $6
Active Duty Military, Museum members, Children <2: FREE
Restoration Tours - Adult: $5, Senior/Student: $4, Junior: $3
Max Flight Simulator: $8 per person
Free the 4th Tuesday of every month to San Diego County Residents, San Diego County College Students, Active Duty Military and their dependents.
Some special exhibits have additional fees.
Aviation history is truly a remarkable story, and it all unfolds at the San Diego Air & Space Museum. Your journey through the history of flight begins as you stand beneath a model of the Montgolfier brothers' hot air balloon of 1783 - the first manned vehicle in recorded history to break the bonds of gravity and lift humans above the Earth.
Rare specimens of aircraft suggest the excitement of air combat in the World War I Gallery. Marvel at the entertaining and dangerous antics of the barnstormers of the 1920s in the Golden Age of Flight Gallery.
Mint condition aircraft in a mint condition museum - a Spitfire Mk. XVI, a Navy F6F Hellcat and an A-4 Skyhawk jet - these beautifully restored airplanes help you appreciate the increasingly complex technology represented in the classic military aircraft of World War II, Korea and Vietnam.
The Museum's display of space age technology, like the desire to journey to the stars, may never be finished, for it represents an adventure which the human race has truly just begun.
The Dual-Seater is ready to duel! The FS2000 Two-Seat Flight Simulator is part of an all-new, sleek squadron of indoor full-motion multi-role aircraft rides. Each is poised for the sharp banks, sky loops and screaming dives of pulse-pounding aerial combat and is completely controlled by the pilots themselves! The 360-degree pitch, roll, spin and spiral action is real while riders fly any one of Max-Flight's combat and flight training programs on a huge 58" screen in the cockpit.
The 3D/4D Zable Theater uses advanced 3D technologies but takes it to the next level of experience; employing interactive seats and unique special effects built into the theater itself. By creating a set of "4D" effects synchronized to the film production, the 3D/4D Zable Theater adds another layer of immersive and experiential fun for audiences of all ages.
See also Gillespie Field Annex.
Contact the Museum for latest information.
2001 Pan American Plaza
Balboa Park
San Diego, CA 92101
619-234-8291
http://www.sandiegoairandspace.org/
Open daily
Normal winter hours: 10a-4:30p (last admission at 4p)
Normal summer hours: 10a-5:30p (last admission at 5p)
Check for special holiday hours. Closed Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day.
Adults (12+): $16.50
Senior/Student/Retired Military w/ ID: $13.50
Children (3-11): $6
Active Duty Military, Museum members, Children <2: FREE
Restoration Tours - Adult: $5, Senior/Student: $4, Junior: $3
Max Flight Simulator: $8 per person
Free the 4th Tuesday of every month to San Diego County Residents, San Diego County College Students, Active Duty Military and their dependents.
Some special exhibits have additional fees.
Aviation history is truly a remarkable story, and it all unfolds at the San Diego Air & Space Museum. Your journey through the history of flight begins as you stand beneath a model of the Montgolfier brothers' hot air balloon of 1783 - the first manned vehicle in recorded history to break the bonds of gravity and lift humans above the Earth.
Rare specimens of aircraft suggest the excitement of air combat in the World War I Gallery. Marvel at the entertaining and dangerous antics of the barnstormers of the 1920s in the Golden Age of Flight Gallery.
Mint condition aircraft in a mint condition museum - a Spitfire Mk. XVI, a Navy F6F Hellcat and an A-4 Skyhawk jet - these beautifully restored airplanes help you appreciate the increasingly complex technology represented in the classic military aircraft of World War II, Korea and Vietnam.
The Museum's display of space age technology, like the desire to journey to the stars, may never be finished, for it represents an adventure which the human race has truly just begun.
The Dual-Seater is ready to duel! The FS2000 Two-Seat Flight Simulator is part of an all-new, sleek squadron of indoor full-motion multi-role aircraft rides. Each is poised for the sharp banks, sky loops and screaming dives of pulse-pounding aerial combat and is completely controlled by the pilots themselves! The 360-degree pitch, roll, spin and spiral action is real while riders fly any one of Max-Flight's combat and flight training programs on a huge 58" screen in the cockpit.
The 3D/4D Zable Theater uses advanced 3D technologies but takes it to the next level of experience; employing interactive seats and unique special effects built into the theater itself. By creating a set of "4D" effects synchronized to the film production, the 3D/4D Zable Theater adds another layer of immersive and experiential fun for audiences of all ages.
See also Gillespie Field Annex.
Contact the Museum for latest information.
W. K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Library, Pomona
W. K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Library
California State Polytechnic University Pomona
Room 126 in the Old Kellogg Stables (building 26)
3801 W. Temple Avenue
Pomona, CA 91768
909- 869-3081
http://www.csupomona.edu/~wkkahl/
The W. K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Library is a collection of Arabian horse materials located in the Old Kellogg Stables (building 26) at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. The collection mainly consists of books and periodicals, both current and out-of-print, dealing with the Arabian horse.
The Library attempts to collect and preserve all types of Arabian horse information whether in printed or non-printed format, and includes books, pamphlets, art work, brochures, newsletters, videotapes, DVDs, magazines, newspapers, photographs, letters, manuscripts, and reports.
The collection is intended to be used as a research facility by University students and personnel as well as interested persons outside the academic community.
In June of 2001 the Library was placed in storage due to earthquake retrofitting, asbestos abatement, and construction in the University Union (now known as the Bronco Student Center), where it was then housed. Due to the limited quarters, there is space for only approximately 10% of the collection on the shelves. Therefore access to all materials is not possible at the present time. Visitors are welcome by appointment. Please call or email in advance for an appointment and to inquire whether the items you are interested in are unpacked.
Contact the Center for latest information.
California State Polytechnic University Pomona
Room 126 in the Old Kellogg Stables (building 26)
3801 W. Temple Avenue
Pomona, CA 91768
909- 869-3081
http://www.csupomona.edu/~wkkahl/
The W. K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Library is a collection of Arabian horse materials located in the Old Kellogg Stables (building 26) at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. The collection mainly consists of books and periodicals, both current and out-of-print, dealing with the Arabian horse.
The Library attempts to collect and preserve all types of Arabian horse information whether in printed or non-printed format, and includes books, pamphlets, art work, brochures, newsletters, videotapes, DVDs, magazines, newspapers, photographs, letters, manuscripts, and reports.
The collection is intended to be used as a research facility by University students and personnel as well as interested persons outside the academic community.
In June of 2001 the Library was placed in storage due to earthquake retrofitting, asbestos abatement, and construction in the University Union (now known as the Bronco Student Center), where it was then housed. Due to the limited quarters, there is space for only approximately 10% of the collection on the shelves. Therefore access to all materials is not possible at the present time. Visitors are welcome by appointment. Please call or email in advance for an appointment and to inquire whether the items you are interested in are unpacked.
Contact the Center for latest information.
Upland Heritage, Upland
Upland Heritage
http://www.uplandheritage.org/
Upland Heritage promotes historic preservation and restoration in the city of Upland.
They host walking tours of local historic homes, and host period-specific events.
Contact Upland Heritage for latest information.
http://www.uplandheritage.org/
Upland Heritage promotes historic preservation and restoration in the city of Upland.
They host walking tours of local historic homes, and host period-specific events.
Contact Upland Heritage for latest information.
Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens, Los Angeles
Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens
Northeast corner of Griffith Park at the junction of the I-5 (Golden State) and the 134 (Ventura) freeways. Directly across from the Autry Museum of Western Heritage.
5333 Zoo Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90027
323-644-4200
http://www.lazoo.org/
Daily: 10a-5p
Closed December 25.
Please note that the Zoo starts putting animals in for the night at 4pm. Ticket sales cease one hour prior to closing time.
Adults (13+) $14
Seniors (62+) $11
Children (2-12) $9
Children <2 FREE
Parking: Free
Visit the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach and the Los Angeles Zoo for one great price:
Adult: $31, Child: $19, Senior: $30.00. See website for details.
The Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens is 133 acres, and is home to more than 1,100 mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles representing more than 250 different species of which 29 are endangered. In addition, the Zoo’s botanical collection comprises several planted gardens and over 800 different plant species with over 7,400 individual plants. The Zoo receives over 1.5 million visitors per year and is owned and operated by the City of Los Angeles. Highlights include:
Campo Gorilla Reserve is a new habitat that is home to seven western lowland gorillas. Zoo visitors walk along a forested pathway for views of two separate troops of gorillas, a family and a bachelor group, living among waterfalls and lush plants. Glassed viewing areas and planted moats are all that separates Zoo guests from the largest primate in the world.
Sea Life Cliffs is part of the new front entry complex. This replica of California’s rocky coast is home to a group of harbor seals. The habitat features two deep saltwater pools, rocky coves, above and below water viewing locations and a seating area for visitors to observe the seals.
Australia is home to the Zoo’s koalas. These marsupials (not bears) are displayed in the Australia section of the L.A. Zoo. The Zoo is fortunate in being one of only a handful that can provide an abundance of the appropriate eucalyptus tree species needed to feed the koalas. The koalas share two separate habitats with kangaroos, wallabies and echidnas.
Chimpanzees of Mahale Mountains is lauded by world-renown primatologist Jane Goodall as one of the finest zoo habitats. This one-acre habitat is home to one of the largest troops of chimpanzees in the United States. It is designed to resemble the native environment of Tanzania’s Mahale Mountains in Africa and is unique in size and scope complete with mountainous rock formations, waterfalls and streams, palm trees and soft green grass. The facility also features a chimpanzee penthouse with heated bedrooms for the apes and an outdoor playground that has a jungle gym.
Red Ape Rain Forest is a multi-level tropical habitat where visitors can walk among orangutans and be immersed in a Southeast Asian rain forest of 20-foot-tall bamboo, fruit, and ficus trees. The main viewing area is a large platform that allows Zoo guests to view these arboreal apes as they climb to canopy level.
Dragons of Komodo is home to a pair of Komodo dragons, the world’s largest lizard. The habitat design depicts the native environment on islands off the coast of Indonesia.
Winnick Family Children’s Zoo gives kids the opportunity to explore a cave, a desert trail or watch for prairie dogs through specially designed pop-up bubbles.
Unique Animals: Sumatran tiger, Visayan warty pigs, yellow footed rock wallaby, Cape griffon vulture, Chacoan peccary, snow leopard, mandrill, okapi, mountain tapir, Coquerel’s sifaka and one of the largest flocks of flamingos in any zoo in the world. Although not on display, the Zoo is also heavily involved with the conservation of California condors.
Contact the zoo for latest information.
Northeast corner of Griffith Park at the junction of the I-5 (Golden State) and the 134 (Ventura) freeways. Directly across from the Autry Museum of Western Heritage.
5333 Zoo Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90027
323-644-4200
http://www.lazoo.org/
Daily: 10a-5p
Closed December 25.
Please note that the Zoo starts putting animals in for the night at 4pm. Ticket sales cease one hour prior to closing time.
Adults (13+) $14
Seniors (62+) $11
Children (2-12) $9
Children <2 FREE
Parking: Free
Visit the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach and the Los Angeles Zoo for one great price:
Adult: $31, Child: $19, Senior: $30.00. See website for details.
The Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens is 133 acres, and is home to more than 1,100 mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles representing more than 250 different species of which 29 are endangered. In addition, the Zoo’s botanical collection comprises several planted gardens and over 800 different plant species with over 7,400 individual plants. The Zoo receives over 1.5 million visitors per year and is owned and operated by the City of Los Angeles. Highlights include:
Campo Gorilla Reserve is a new habitat that is home to seven western lowland gorillas. Zoo visitors walk along a forested pathway for views of two separate troops of gorillas, a family and a bachelor group, living among waterfalls and lush plants. Glassed viewing areas and planted moats are all that separates Zoo guests from the largest primate in the world.
Sea Life Cliffs is part of the new front entry complex. This replica of California’s rocky coast is home to a group of harbor seals. The habitat features two deep saltwater pools, rocky coves, above and below water viewing locations and a seating area for visitors to observe the seals.
Australia is home to the Zoo’s koalas. These marsupials (not bears) are displayed in the Australia section of the L.A. Zoo. The Zoo is fortunate in being one of only a handful that can provide an abundance of the appropriate eucalyptus tree species needed to feed the koalas. The koalas share two separate habitats with kangaroos, wallabies and echidnas.
Chimpanzees of Mahale Mountains is lauded by world-renown primatologist Jane Goodall as one of the finest zoo habitats. This one-acre habitat is home to one of the largest troops of chimpanzees in the United States. It is designed to resemble the native environment of Tanzania’s Mahale Mountains in Africa and is unique in size and scope complete with mountainous rock formations, waterfalls and streams, palm trees and soft green grass. The facility also features a chimpanzee penthouse with heated bedrooms for the apes and an outdoor playground that has a jungle gym.
Red Ape Rain Forest is a multi-level tropical habitat where visitors can walk among orangutans and be immersed in a Southeast Asian rain forest of 20-foot-tall bamboo, fruit, and ficus trees. The main viewing area is a large platform that allows Zoo guests to view these arboreal apes as they climb to canopy level.
Dragons of Komodo is home to a pair of Komodo dragons, the world’s largest lizard. The habitat design depicts the native environment on islands off the coast of Indonesia.
Winnick Family Children’s Zoo gives kids the opportunity to explore a cave, a desert trail or watch for prairie dogs through specially designed pop-up bubbles.
Unique Animals: Sumatran tiger, Visayan warty pigs, yellow footed rock wallaby, Cape griffon vulture, Chacoan peccary, snow leopard, mandrill, okapi, mountain tapir, Coquerel’s sifaka and one of the largest flocks of flamingos in any zoo in the world. Although not on display, the Zoo is also heavily involved with the conservation of California condors.
Contact the zoo for latest information.
Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, Claremont
Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden
1500 N. College Ave
Claremont, CA 91711
909-625-8767
http://www.rsabg.org/
Daily: 8a-5p
Closed: Janurary 1, July 4, Thanksgiving and December 25
Adults $8
Seniors 65+, Students w/ valid ID $6
Children (3-12) $4
Members, Children <3 FREE
Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden promotes botany, conservation and horticulture to inspire, inform and educate the public and the scientific community about California’s native flora.
The Garden is devoted to the collection, cultivation, study and display of native California plants and to graduate training and research in plant systematics and evolution. Through all its programs, the Garden makes significant contributions to the appreciation, enjoyment, understanding and thoughtful utilization of our natural heritage.
More than half of RSABG’s 86 acres is devoted to California plant communities—plantings designed to depict native plant habitats. The emphasis to display plants in their native habitats was established by Bixby Bryant in the early years of the Garden.
Visitors are welcome to explore the Garden on their own. Complimentary Garden maps are available at the entrance.
Guided Tram Tours - See the California coast and Mojave Desert in an hour! Our newest tour offers guided exploration of the Garden’s northern 55 acres and highlights the beautiful and amazing diversity of the California Floristic Province. Third Sunday of every month. Check the calendar for details. Tickets are available after 8 a.m., at the admission kiosk the day of the tour. Tickets $5 per person; tickets are required in addition to standard Garden admission.
Narrated Tram Tours for visitors with impaired mobility: Fee $10 per person, prepaid. An experienced docent will narrate the one-hour tour. Two to seven passengers can be accommodated. Please inquire for wheelchair capacity. Reservations for each month close on the 15th of the previous month.
The interpretive Tongva Village Site is rich in local and Southern California history. The cultural displays at the village site provide historical, heritage and cultural education for all. Members of the Tongva Tribe and Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden have worked together to design, construct and maintain a replica of a traditional Tongva family village unit.
A tribal representative, a Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden volunteer and nature interpreter and friends are at the Tongva Village Site to welcome, greet and guide visitors on select weekend days beginning spring equinox until the Acorn Festival in November.
Contact the Garden for latest information.
1500 N. College Ave
Claremont, CA 91711
909-625-8767
http://www.rsabg.org/
Daily: 8a-5p
Closed: Janurary 1, July 4, Thanksgiving and December 25
Adults $8
Seniors 65+, Students w/ valid ID $6
Children (3-12) $4
Members, Children <3 FREE
Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden promotes botany, conservation and horticulture to inspire, inform and educate the public and the scientific community about California’s native flora.
The Garden is devoted to the collection, cultivation, study and display of native California plants and to graduate training and research in plant systematics and evolution. Through all its programs, the Garden makes significant contributions to the appreciation, enjoyment, understanding and thoughtful utilization of our natural heritage.
More than half of RSABG’s 86 acres is devoted to California plant communities—plantings designed to depict native plant habitats. The emphasis to display plants in their native habitats was established by Bixby Bryant in the early years of the Garden.
Visitors are welcome to explore the Garden on their own. Complimentary Garden maps are available at the entrance.
Guided Tram Tours - See the California coast and Mojave Desert in an hour! Our newest tour offers guided exploration of the Garden’s northern 55 acres and highlights the beautiful and amazing diversity of the California Floristic Province. Third Sunday of every month. Check the calendar for details. Tickets are available after 8 a.m., at the admission kiosk the day of the tour. Tickets $5 per person; tickets are required in addition to standard Garden admission.
Narrated Tram Tours for visitors with impaired mobility: Fee $10 per person, prepaid. An experienced docent will narrate the one-hour tour. Two to seven passengers can be accommodated. Please inquire for wheelchair capacity. Reservations for each month close on the 15th of the previous month.
The interpretive Tongva Village Site is rich in local and Southern California history. The cultural displays at the village site provide historical, heritage and cultural education for all. Members of the Tongva Tribe and Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden have worked together to design, construct and maintain a replica of a traditional Tongva family village unit.
A tribal representative, a Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden volunteer and nature interpreter and friends are at the Tongva Village Site to welcome, greet and guide visitors on select weekend days beginning spring equinox until the Acorn Festival in November.
Contact the Garden for latest information.
Pomona Ebell Museum of History, Pomona
Pomona Ebell Museum of History
Historic Ebell Club Building
585 E. Holt Ave (at Caswell Street)
Pomona, CA
909-623-2198
http://www.pomonahistorical.org/ebell/
Weds-Fri: 1p-5p
Contact the Museum or the Historical Society of Pomona Valley for latest information.
Historic Ebell Club Building
585 E. Holt Ave (at Caswell Street)
Pomona, CA
909-623-2198
http://www.pomonahistorical.org/ebell/
Weds-Fri: 1p-5p
Contact the Museum or the Historical Society of Pomona Valley for latest information.
UCR/California Museum of Photography, Riverside
UCR/California Museum of Photography
University of California, Riverside
3824 Main St
Riverside, CA 92501
951-827-4787
http://www.cmp.ucr.edu/
Tues-Sat: 12p-5p
Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas, Independence and New Year's Day
UCR/CMP's exhibitions, programs, and publications have explored many of photography's early technological achievements and pointed toward future possibilities in optical recording, communication, and expression.
UCR/CMP has consistently pushed beyond and in the spirit of innovation that has marked photography's 180-year history, looked at photography's relationship to alternative technologies and explored the conceptual links to other forms of communication, media, and expression.
UCR/CMP's presentation in the gallery and on the web utilize video, computer imaging and communications, virtual reality, and electronic mapping. The museum explores photography's integration into other fine art forms such as film, dance, sculpture, poetry, audio and music.
At the same time UCR/CMP investigates photography's impact on media and popular culture, and has consistently deconstructed the interrelationships between media and politics. UCR/CMP has supported photographic investigations into the inherent cultural, political,, and aesthetic structures through which we read the photographic as the real and by which we make assumptions about history and reality.
First Sundays provides high-quality, no-cost activities for families interested in having fun while enjoying historic Downtown Riverside's arts and cultural resources. This series of workshops, performances and special events will be held at Riverside's five museums and the public library. Activities are scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m. on the first Sunday of the month. First Sundays at UCR/CMP highlights the museum's world-famous website and growing digital programs.
Contact the Museum for latest information.
University of California, Riverside
3824 Main St
Riverside, CA 92501
951-827-4787
http://www.cmp.ucr.edu/
Tues-Sat: 12p-5p
Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas, Independence and New Year's Day
UCR/CMP's exhibitions, programs, and publications have explored many of photography's early technological achievements and pointed toward future possibilities in optical recording, communication, and expression.
UCR/CMP has consistently pushed beyond and in the spirit of innovation that has marked photography's 180-year history, looked at photography's relationship to alternative technologies and explored the conceptual links to other forms of communication, media, and expression.
UCR/CMP's presentation in the gallery and on the web utilize video, computer imaging and communications, virtual reality, and electronic mapping. The museum explores photography's integration into other fine art forms such as film, dance, sculpture, poetry, audio and music.
At the same time UCR/CMP investigates photography's impact on media and popular culture, and has consistently deconstructed the interrelationships between media and politics. UCR/CMP has supported photographic investigations into the inherent cultural, political,, and aesthetic structures through which we read the photographic as the real and by which we make assumptions about history and reality.
First Sundays provides high-quality, no-cost activities for families interested in having fun while enjoying historic Downtown Riverside's arts and cultural resources. This series of workshops, performances and special events will be held at Riverside's five museums and the public library. Activities are scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m. on the first Sunday of the month. First Sundays at UCR/CMP highlights the museum's world-famous website and growing digital programs.
Contact the Museum for latest information.
Planes of Fame Air Museum, Chino
Planes of Fame Air Museum
7000 Merrill Ave., #17 (at Cal Aero Drive)
North side of Chino Airport
Chino, CA 91710
909-597-3722
http://www.planesoffame.org/
Sun-Fri: 10a-5p
Sat: 9a-5p
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and occasional special events
Adults $11
Seniors 65+, Veterans $10
AAA members (with card) $9.90
Children <12 $4
Active duty military, police, firefighters, Museum members, Children <5 FREE
The Planes of Fame Air Museum is aviation museum that is dedicated to the preservation, perpetuation and exhibition of historical aircraft, and to the men and women, both famous and unknown, who devoted their lives to flight. The Museum spans the history of manned flight from the Chanute Hang Glider of 1896 to the Space Age of Apollo.
The Museum is a "living history" museum, where the aircraft are not only preserved, but are kept flying. To share the collection with the public, warbirds are flown regularly, participating in airshows, military base open houses, and are often used in the making of television programs and motion picture presentations. As a result, a specific aircraft may be absent at times.
The Restoration Hangar contains the aircraft restoration projects underway at the Museum with the exception of the B-17 and DC-3/C-47. A large number of Museum volunteers can be found working on various projects every Thursday and Saturday and the hangar is open to the public for viewing.
The Military Vehicle Corps, often referred to as the Motor Pool, is a small group within the Museum family. The Military Vehicles in the collection are primarily from World War II. These vehicles are used in parades, public events, and WWII re-enactments.
Planes of Fame Air Museum is honored to be the home of the 475th Fighter Group collection. The stories and memorabilia of this highly decorated group, which flew the P-38 in combat, are now permanently housed in a new display hangar constructed entirely by the members of the 475th. The 475th Fighter Group hangar is the new home of the Museum’s Lockheed P-38 Lightning.
They also have a members research library and Hands-On Aviation youth education center.
Sister facility in Valle, AZ: 755 Mustang Way, Valle-Williams, AZ 86046, 928-635-1000
Contact the Museum for latest information.
7000 Merrill Ave., #17 (at Cal Aero Drive)
North side of Chino Airport
Chino, CA 91710
909-597-3722
http://www.planesoffame.org/
Sun-Fri: 10a-5p
Sat: 9a-5p
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and occasional special events
Adults $11
Seniors 65+, Veterans $10
AAA members (with card) $9.90
Children <12 $4
Active duty military, police, firefighters, Museum members, Children <5 FREE
The Planes of Fame Air Museum is aviation museum that is dedicated to the preservation, perpetuation and exhibition of historical aircraft, and to the men and women, both famous and unknown, who devoted their lives to flight. The Museum spans the history of manned flight from the Chanute Hang Glider of 1896 to the Space Age of Apollo.
The Museum is a "living history" museum, where the aircraft are not only preserved, but are kept flying. To share the collection with the public, warbirds are flown regularly, participating in airshows, military base open houses, and are often used in the making of television programs and motion picture presentations. As a result, a specific aircraft may be absent at times.
The Restoration Hangar contains the aircraft restoration projects underway at the Museum with the exception of the B-17 and DC-3/C-47. A large number of Museum volunteers can be found working on various projects every Thursday and Saturday and the hangar is open to the public for viewing.
The Military Vehicle Corps, often referred to as the Motor Pool, is a small group within the Museum family. The Military Vehicles in the collection are primarily from World War II. These vehicles are used in parades, public events, and WWII re-enactments.
Planes of Fame Air Museum is honored to be the home of the 475th Fighter Group collection. The stories and memorabilia of this highly decorated group, which flew the P-38 in combat, are now permanently housed in a new display hangar constructed entirely by the members of the 475th. The 475th Fighter Group hangar is the new home of the Museum’s Lockheed P-38 Lightning.
They also have a members research library and Hands-On Aviation youth education center.
Sister facility in Valle, AZ: 755 Mustang Way, Valle-Williams, AZ 86046, 928-635-1000
Contact the Museum for latest information.
Agriscapes Visitor Center, Pomona
Agriscapes Visitor Center
California State Polytechnic University Pomona
3801 W. Temple Avenue
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 869-6722
http://www.csupomona.edu/~agriscapes/visitors.html
The Visitor Center is an education and demonstration center devoted to food, agriculture and the urban environment. The primary purpose is to promote agricultural and environmental literacy through an exploration of scientific and historical information.
Inside the Visitors Center are two exhibit areas: one devoted to the history of agriculture and the use of technology in food production systems; the other devoted to water and environmentally beneficial waste related strategies.
The Visitors Center includes a theater with a preprogrammed selection of videos on environmental issues that is activated by a touch screen display.
The Visitors Center contains several interactive kiosks where you can "test your plant I.Q." and learn about integrated waste management strategies.
Also visit the Farm Store at Kellogg Ranch located at Agriscapes. http://www.csupomona.edu/~farmstore/
Contact the Center for latest information.
California State Polytechnic University Pomona
3801 W. Temple Avenue
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 869-6722
http://www.csupomona.edu/~agriscapes/visitors.html
The Visitor Center is an education and demonstration center devoted to food, agriculture and the urban environment. The primary purpose is to promote agricultural and environmental literacy through an exploration of scientific and historical information.
Inside the Visitors Center are two exhibit areas: one devoted to the history of agriculture and the use of technology in food production systems; the other devoted to water and environmentally beneficial waste related strategies.
The Visitors Center includes a theater with a preprogrammed selection of videos on environmental issues that is activated by a touch screen display.
The Visitors Center contains several interactive kiosks where you can "test your plant I.Q." and learn about integrated waste management strategies.
Also visit the Farm Store at Kellogg Ranch located at Agriscapes. http://www.csupomona.edu/~farmstore/
Contact the Center for latest information.
Center for Oral and Public History, Fullerton
Center for Oral and Public History
California State University, Fullerton
800 N. State College Blvd
Pollak Library South (PLS) 363
Fullerton, CA 92831
657-278-3580
http://coph.fullerton.edu/
Reading Room/Archives: Mon-Fri 9a-4:30p
The Center for Oral and Public History (COPH) is primarily a teaching, training, research, publication, and public service operation. Its mission is two-fold. With respect to oral history, it is to develop, archive, and make available to the public significant oral documentation pertaining to the personal, regional, ethnic, political, and international histories that link Southern California to a globalized world.
As regards to public history, it is to connect the academy with broader audiences by promoting historical skills and services related to editing, archives and record management, family/community studies, historic preservation, documentary film production, policy analysis, heritage tourism, and high-technology media in order to enrich historical understanding in public memory.
The 4,000 plus tape-recorded interviews and related documents, photographs, and research/reference material in the COPH archives and reading room are open to the campus community and the public.
COPH connects the university with broader audiences and enriches historical understanding in public memory by promoting historical skills and services.
Their collections are in three main categories: Community History Collections, Ethnic Collections, and Education, Mining, Labor, WWII, Women, and Family Oral History Projects.
Contact the Center for its latest information.
California State University, Fullerton
800 N. State College Blvd
Pollak Library South (PLS) 363
Fullerton, CA 92831
657-278-3580
http://coph.fullerton.edu/
Reading Room/Archives: Mon-Fri 9a-4:30p
The Center for Oral and Public History (COPH) is primarily a teaching, training, research, publication, and public service operation. Its mission is two-fold. With respect to oral history, it is to develop, archive, and make available to the public significant oral documentation pertaining to the personal, regional, ethnic, political, and international histories that link Southern California to a globalized world.
As regards to public history, it is to connect the academy with broader audiences by promoting historical skills and services related to editing, archives and record management, family/community studies, historic preservation, documentary film production, policy analysis, heritage tourism, and high-technology media in order to enrich historical understanding in public memory.
The 4,000 plus tape-recorded interviews and related documents, photographs, and research/reference material in the COPH archives and reading room are open to the campus community and the public.
COPH connects the university with broader audiences and enriches historical understanding in public memory by promoting historical skills and services.
Their collections are in three main categories: Community History Collections, Ethnic Collections, and Education, Mining, Labor, WWII, Women, and Family Oral History Projects.
Contact the Center for its latest information.
Campo de Cahuenga, North Hollywood
Campo de Cahuenga
3919 Lankershim Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91604
818-763-7651
http://www.campodecahuenga.com
Sat: 11a-3p
The Campo site is currently closed for renovations, now nearly complete. Visit their site for re-opening information in the near future. Despite the closure, they still do the signing reenactment each January.
The Campo de Cahuenga is a place of celebrations. Each January, for more than half a century the events of 1847 are celebrated anew. In a reenactment of the signing of a document by representatives of Mexico and the United States that became known as the Treaty of Cahuenga, signatures of General Andres Pico and Lt. Col. John C. Fremont ended hostilities in the state, creating Peace with Honor. In two years, without first becoming a U.S. territory, California was fast-tracked into the Union. Manifest Destiny was realized. We were one nation from sea to shining sea. All Californians became one people-Americans. To this day, Campo de Cahuenga is a place for celebrating our multi-cultural contributions.
An adobe-like museum building dedicated by Los Angeles in 1951 serves the Campo today. Outside, a display of the latest excavation of the original adobe is on view, one that extends under busy Lankershim Boulevard. All around are the footprints of history. Native Tongva peoples knew this site at the strategic ford of the Los Angeles River. The first Californios walked here. Missionaries, rancheros, gold seekers, pioneers crossed paths here. The Butterfield Stagecoach once stopped at the Campo. A Civil War encampment was erected here. By stepping into Campo de Cahuenga today, visitors become the newest chapter in the hallowed Campo legacy.
Managed by the Campo de Cahuenga Historical Memorial Association under the auspices of the Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation for future generations.
The Campo de Cahuenga story is told in art and architecture at the Metro Rail Universal Station on the Red Line, directly adjacent to the Campo. Learn about the artists' visions here. http://www.metro.net/about_us/metroart/ma_mrrlumg.htm
For more information and photos on the Campo, visit the Los Angeles County Department of Recreation and Parks website: http://www.laparks.org/dos/historic/campo.htm
Contact the Campo for its latest information.
3919 Lankershim Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91604
818-763-7651
http://www.campodecahuenga.com
Sat: 11a-3p
The Campo site is currently closed for renovations, now nearly complete. Visit their site for re-opening information in the near future. Despite the closure, they still do the signing reenactment each January.
The Campo de Cahuenga is a place of celebrations. Each January, for more than half a century the events of 1847 are celebrated anew. In a reenactment of the signing of a document by representatives of Mexico and the United States that became known as the Treaty of Cahuenga, signatures of General Andres Pico and Lt. Col. John C. Fremont ended hostilities in the state, creating Peace with Honor. In two years, without first becoming a U.S. territory, California was fast-tracked into the Union. Manifest Destiny was realized. We were one nation from sea to shining sea. All Californians became one people-Americans. To this day, Campo de Cahuenga is a place for celebrating our multi-cultural contributions.
An adobe-like museum building dedicated by Los Angeles in 1951 serves the Campo today. Outside, a display of the latest excavation of the original adobe is on view, one that extends under busy Lankershim Boulevard. All around are the footprints of history. Native Tongva peoples knew this site at the strategic ford of the Los Angeles River. The first Californios walked here. Missionaries, rancheros, gold seekers, pioneers crossed paths here. The Butterfield Stagecoach once stopped at the Campo. A Civil War encampment was erected here. By stepping into Campo de Cahuenga today, visitors become the newest chapter in the hallowed Campo legacy.
Managed by the Campo de Cahuenga Historical Memorial Association under the auspices of the Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation for future generations.
The Campo de Cahuenga story is told in art and architecture at the Metro Rail Universal Station on the Red Line, directly adjacent to the Campo. Learn about the artists' visions here. http://www.metro.net/about_us/metroart/ma_mrrlumg.htm
For more information and photos on the Campo, visit the Los Angeles County Department of Recreation and Parks website: http://www.laparks.org/dos/historic/campo.htm
Contact the Campo for its latest information.
Chinatown Heritage & Visitors Center, Los Angeles
Chinatown Heritage & Visitors Center
411 Bernard Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
323-222-0856
http://www.chssc.org/chsscpage.shtml
Sun: 12p-4:30p
The Chinese Historical Society of Southern California was founded in 1975. It's aim is to discover and share Chinese-American history. In 1995, the Society moved into these two Victorian houses (see top picture), built in 1886 and 1888 by Philip Fritz, an emigrant from Alsace (German/French border region), for his family.
Today, the Visitors Center shows the history of the Chinese in Southern California. On display are also artifacts from the archaeological dig performed during excavations for the Metro Red line at Union Station (the location of Los Angeles' original Chinatown).
Archive Room: The research collection includes manuscripts, photographs, artifacts, as well as tapes and transcripts from a Chinatown oral history project.
The bookstore stocks volumes on local and national Chinese-American history.
Historical Tour of New Chinatown
Chinatown was relocated in 1938 to its present location from the area where Union Station is now. The Chinese Historical Society of Southern California offers docent guided historical tour of the New Chinatown.
A tour can be anywhere from 1 hour to 6 hours. It is dependent on the availability of our volunteer docents. The cost is $5 per adult and $3 per student for a group tour of up to 2 hours. There is a minimum of 10 person required in a group tour. Please call for appointment, 323.222.0856.
If you prefer to go on a self guided tour you can pick up a self-guided walking historic trail. The brochure is Angels Walk LA prepared by MTA. It is free.
Chinese Historical Society of Southern California also offers a number of educational programs located at different venues throughout the greater Los Angeles area. Visit their website for current events.
Contact the Historical Society for its latest information.
411 Bernard Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
323-222-0856
http://www.chssc.org/chsscpage.shtml
Sun: 12p-4:30p
The Chinese Historical Society of Southern California was founded in 1975. It's aim is to discover and share Chinese-American history. In 1995, the Society moved into these two Victorian houses (see top picture), built in 1886 and 1888 by Philip Fritz, an emigrant from Alsace (German/French border region), for his family.
Today, the Visitors Center shows the history of the Chinese in Southern California. On display are also artifacts from the archaeological dig performed during excavations for the Metro Red line at Union Station (the location of Los Angeles' original Chinatown).
Archive Room: The research collection includes manuscripts, photographs, artifacts, as well as tapes and transcripts from a Chinatown oral history project.
The bookstore stocks volumes on local and national Chinese-American history.
Historical Tour of New Chinatown
Chinatown was relocated in 1938 to its present location from the area where Union Station is now. The Chinese Historical Society of Southern California offers docent guided historical tour of the New Chinatown.
A tour can be anywhere from 1 hour to 6 hours. It is dependent on the availability of our volunteer docents. The cost is $5 per adult and $3 per student for a group tour of up to 2 hours. There is a minimum of 10 person required in a group tour. Please call for appointment, 323.222.0856.
If you prefer to go on a self guided tour you can pick up a self-guided walking historic trail. The brochure is Angels Walk LA prepared by MTA. It is free.
Chinese Historical Society of Southern California also offers a number of educational programs located at different venues throughout the greater Los Angeles area. Visit their website for current events.
Contact the Historical Society for its latest information.
Alhambra Historical Society Museum, Alhambra
Alhambra Historical Society Museum
1550 West Alhambra Road (Corner of Bushnell)
Alhambra, CA 91802
626-300-8845
http://www.cityofalhambra.org/government/Parks_Recreation/Parks/historical_society.html
Thurs: 2p-4p
Second and Fourth Sunday: 2p-4p
Free
The Society commemorates historical events and honors persons who have played a particular role in Alhambra's history. Through the years taped interviews were recorded with long-time residents and descendants of Alhambra's pioneers to preserve an oral history of the city and its residents. In these endeavors the Society promotes historical education and the development of civic pride.
The objectives of this Society shall be to encourage and promote the research and study of history in its relation to the population and development of Alhambra and the surrounding San Gabriel Valley; as an archival and educational organization to collect, classify, publish and disseminate historical information, data and facts; to locate, restore, mark and preserve historical places and structures worthy of recognition; to acquire by gifts, bequests, purchase or otherwise real and personal property and interest therein and hold, use, lease, sell, convey and otherwise dispose of the same.
The Society also hosts off-site educational programs.
Contact the Historical Society for its latest information.
1550 West Alhambra Road (Corner of Bushnell)
Alhambra, CA 91802
626-300-8845
http://www.cityofalhambra.org/government/Parks_Recreation/Parks/historical_society.html
Thurs: 2p-4p
Second and Fourth Sunday: 2p-4p
Free
The Society commemorates historical events and honors persons who have played a particular role in Alhambra's history. Through the years taped interviews were recorded with long-time residents and descendants of Alhambra's pioneers to preserve an oral history of the city and its residents. In these endeavors the Society promotes historical education and the development of civic pride.
The objectives of this Society shall be to encourage and promote the research and study of history in its relation to the population and development of Alhambra and the surrounding San Gabriel Valley; as an archival and educational organization to collect, classify, publish and disseminate historical information, data and facts; to locate, restore, mark and preserve historical places and structures worthy of recognition; to acquire by gifts, bequests, purchase or otherwise real and personal property and interest therein and hold, use, lease, sell, convey and otherwise dispose of the same.
The Society also hosts off-site educational programs.
Contact the Historical Society for its latest information.
Nature Center at the Airport in the Sky, Catalina
Nature Center at the Airport in the Sky
Santa Catalina Island
http://www.catalinaconservancy.org/index.php?s=visit&p=nature_center_at_airport_in_the_sky
The Nature Center at the Airport in the Sky was founded to entertain and most importantly educate visitors, many of who have seen the Island from the air, but never had a chance to explore it for a closer look.
The outdoor exhibit on the west side of the Airport terminal, is one of the first things visitors who fly to the Island see when walking off the tarmac – presenting them a first look at the issues facing the Catalina Island Conservancy in Island conservation.
The Center’s “PURE” theme engages visitors in learning, exploring and becoming involved in the fulfillment of the mission of the Conservancy.
“Protect” highlights species that are found on Catalina and nowhere else in the world, such as the Catalina Island fox, Catalina shrew, Catalina Mahogany and Saint Catherine’s lace.
“Understand” emphasizes the distribution and abundance of Catalina’s plant communities and wildlife populations, with a focus on the impacts of fire and overgrazing.
“Renew” gives visitors an idea of how the Conservancy is restoring endangered or threatened plants, wildlife and habitats.
“Explore” allows visitors to appreciate the Conservancy’s efforts to keep the Island’s interior a choice destination for tens of thousands of hikers, bikers, backpackers and young people every year, who have come to love the interior’s rugged beauty
Popular with visitors to the Nature Center is the Catalina history timeline featuring life-sized cutouts of the types of individuals who have inhabited the Island’s history from the original inhabitants, the Tongva from at least 6, 800 years ago; to Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo who discovered Catalina in 1542; to the cowboys, miners, and even a “bathing beauty” from the 1880’s when the Island first became a recreational haven for yachters and sports fishermen.
Another popular exhibit is the inspiring, multi-dimensional mural by artist Eve Templeton’s of the Island’s native fauna. Depicted are a family of Catalina quail, sharing the same underbrush as a rattlesnake and a field mouse. As a bald eagle soars above, a grasshopper suns himself and a frog gains a foothold on an oak. Another eagle watches the proceedings from a safe perch while a woodpecker sets to work on a dead tree.
And there is the awe-inspiring 40-foot long, and 28-foot wide tile map of Catalina.
Also at the Airport in the Sky is the DC-3 Gifts & Grill restaurant, famed for its buffalo burgers. You can also get regular beef, chicken, and vegetarian burgers, other sandwiches, and Mexican specialties (including buffalo tacos). During the summer, don't miss out on the Grill's Barbecue's featuring live music from Island band Hot off the Range. Call (310) 510-2196 for reservations.
Contact the Conservancy for latest information.
Santa Catalina Island
http://www.catalinaconservancy.org/index.php?s=visit&p=nature_center_at_airport_in_the_sky
The Nature Center at the Airport in the Sky was founded to entertain and most importantly educate visitors, many of who have seen the Island from the air, but never had a chance to explore it for a closer look.
The outdoor exhibit on the west side of the Airport terminal, is one of the first things visitors who fly to the Island see when walking off the tarmac – presenting them a first look at the issues facing the Catalina Island Conservancy in Island conservation.
The Center’s “PURE” theme engages visitors in learning, exploring and becoming involved in the fulfillment of the mission of the Conservancy.
“Protect” highlights species that are found on Catalina and nowhere else in the world, such as the Catalina Island fox, Catalina shrew, Catalina Mahogany and Saint Catherine’s lace.
“Understand” emphasizes the distribution and abundance of Catalina’s plant communities and wildlife populations, with a focus on the impacts of fire and overgrazing.
“Renew” gives visitors an idea of how the Conservancy is restoring endangered or threatened plants, wildlife and habitats.
“Explore” allows visitors to appreciate the Conservancy’s efforts to keep the Island’s interior a choice destination for tens of thousands of hikers, bikers, backpackers and young people every year, who have come to love the interior’s rugged beauty
Popular with visitors to the Nature Center is the Catalina history timeline featuring life-sized cutouts of the types of individuals who have inhabited the Island’s history from the original inhabitants, the Tongva from at least 6, 800 years ago; to Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo who discovered Catalina in 1542; to the cowboys, miners, and even a “bathing beauty” from the 1880’s when the Island first became a recreational haven for yachters and sports fishermen.
Another popular exhibit is the inspiring, multi-dimensional mural by artist Eve Templeton’s of the Island’s native fauna. Depicted are a family of Catalina quail, sharing the same underbrush as a rattlesnake and a field mouse. As a bald eagle soars above, a grasshopper suns himself and a frog gains a foothold on an oak. Another eagle watches the proceedings from a safe perch while a woodpecker sets to work on a dead tree.
And there is the awe-inspiring 40-foot long, and 28-foot wide tile map of Catalina.
Also at the Airport in the Sky is the DC-3 Gifts & Grill restaurant, famed for its buffalo burgers. You can also get regular beef, chicken, and vegetarian burgers, other sandwiches, and Mexican specialties (including buffalo tacos). During the summer, don't miss out on the Grill's Barbecue's featuring live music from Island band Hot off the Range. Call (310) 510-2196 for reservations.
Contact the Conservancy for latest information.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Commemorative Air Force Museum, Camarillo
Commemorative Air Force, Southern California Wing
Aviation Museum
Camarillo Airport
455 Aviation Drive
Camarillo, CA 93010
805-482-0064
http://www.cafsocal.com/
Tues-Sun: 10a-4p
Donations accepted.
Adults $7
Students (10-18) $4
Children (6-10) $3
Children <6 and Current Military - FREE
The CAF was founded to acquire, restore and preserve in flying condition a complete collection of combat aircraft which were flown by all military services of the United States, and selected aircraft of other nations, for the education and enjoyment of present and future generations of Americans.
More than just a collection of airworthy warplanes from the past, the CAF's fleet of historic aircraft, known as the CAF Ghost Squadron, recreate, remind and reinforce the lessons learned from the defining moments in American military aviation history, from World War I, World War II, Korea, and Vietnam.
Each year more Americans see them, touch their metal, smell their exhaust smoke, and listen to the ROAR of their piston engines than visit static displays of all other aviation museums combined! Their F8F Bearcat puts on an amazing aerobatic display. Their incredibly rare F6F Hellcat and Japanese Zero dogfight act is a sight to see. Soon their Spitfire Mk XIV will roar to life and fly in airshows throughout the country.
They have an ever-growing museum of World War II aviation artifacts and displays, along with an aviation library.
Another offering is the Warbird Ride Program. See website for details and fees.
Volunteers are at the hangars working on our aircraft on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays - from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Contact the museum for its latest information.
Aviation Museum
Camarillo Airport
455 Aviation Drive
Camarillo, CA 93010
805-482-0064
http://www.cafsocal.com/
Tues-Sun: 10a-4p
Donations accepted.
Adults $7
Students (10-18) $4
Children (6-10) $3
Children <6 and Current Military - FREE
The CAF was founded to acquire, restore and preserve in flying condition a complete collection of combat aircraft which were flown by all military services of the United States, and selected aircraft of other nations, for the education and enjoyment of present and future generations of Americans.
More than just a collection of airworthy warplanes from the past, the CAF's fleet of historic aircraft, known as the CAF Ghost Squadron, recreate, remind and reinforce the lessons learned from the defining moments in American military aviation history, from World War I, World War II, Korea, and Vietnam.
Each year more Americans see them, touch their metal, smell their exhaust smoke, and listen to the ROAR of their piston engines than visit static displays of all other aviation museums combined! Their F8F Bearcat puts on an amazing aerobatic display. Their incredibly rare F6F Hellcat and Japanese Zero dogfight act is a sight to see. Soon their Spitfire Mk XIV will roar to life and fly in airshows throughout the country.
They have an ever-growing museum of World War II aviation artifacts and displays, along with an aviation library.
Another offering is the Warbird Ride Program. See website for details and fees.
Volunteers are at the hangars working on our aircraft on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays - from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Contact the museum for its latest information.
Whitaker-Jaynes Estate and the Bacon House Museums, Buena Park
Whitaker-Jaynes Estate Park
Home to the Whitaker-Jaynes and Bacon Historic House Museums
6631 Beach Blvd
Buena Park, CA 90621
714-562-3570 or 714-521-1887
http://www.historicalsociety.org/pages/tours.asp
The Whitaker-Jaynes and Bacon House Museums are open to the public by the Buena Park Historical Society, FREE of charge. Call for appointment or for current hours.
The story of the Whitaker-Jaynes House coincides with the history and development of Buena Park. The House was built for Andrew W. Whitaker when he arrived from Indiana in 1887.
The Bacon House was built about 1884 by an unknown squatter in a remote area of Abel Stearn's Rancho Los Coyotes. The Bacon House is a rare surviving example of the single wall method of construction. The house is furnished with many original Bacon Family heirlooms.
Both house museums are furnished much as they would have been at the turn of the century and are open to the public by the Buena Park Historical Society.
These homes are at the center of the newly formed Historic District between the Stage Stop Hotel and the First Congregational Church.
Contact the Historical Society for its latest information.
Home to the Whitaker-Jaynes and Bacon Historic House Museums
6631 Beach Blvd
Buena Park, CA 90621
714-562-3570 or 714-521-1887
http://www.historicalsociety.org/pages/tours.asp
The Whitaker-Jaynes and Bacon House Museums are open to the public by the Buena Park Historical Society, FREE of charge. Call for appointment or for current hours.
The story of the Whitaker-Jaynes House coincides with the history and development of Buena Park. The House was built for Andrew W. Whitaker when he arrived from Indiana in 1887.
The Bacon House was built about 1884 by an unknown squatter in a remote area of Abel Stearn's Rancho Los Coyotes. The Bacon House is a rare surviving example of the single wall method of construction. The house is furnished with many original Bacon Family heirlooms.
Both house museums are furnished much as they would have been at the turn of the century and are open to the public by the Buena Park Historical Society.
These homes are at the center of the newly formed Historic District between the Stage Stop Hotel and the First Congregational Church.
Contact the Historical Society for its latest information.
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