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.
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Sunday, January 2, 2011
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Museum of History and Art, Ontario
Museum of History and Art, Ontario
225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762
909-395-2510
http://www.ci.ontario.ca.us/index.cfm/1605
Thurs-Sun 12p-4p
Free
The purpose of the Museum of History and Art, Ontario is to promote knowledge and understanding of the history, art, and cultural traditions of the greater Ontario area in a broad context.
The Museum will serve and enrich the community by collecting, preserving, and interpreting the history of Ontario and its region through exhibitions, educational programs, lectures, publications and other community events.
The Museum collects objects from the California Native American period to the present day.
Special exhibits include static and interactive displays, as well as special musical performances.
Permanent Exhibits: There are two interpretive exhibits within the south wing that focus on local and regional history:
- Road Ways
- Gem of the Foothills
Examine the history of Ontario and its neighboring communities including its citrus and vineyard heritage, local roads and highways such as Euclid Avenue and Route 66, local businesses and community groups.
Contact the museum for its latest information.
225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762
909-395-2510
http://www.ci.ontario.ca.us/index.cfm/1605
Thurs-Sun 12p-4p
Free
The purpose of the Museum of History and Art, Ontario is to promote knowledge and understanding of the history, art, and cultural traditions of the greater Ontario area in a broad context.
The Museum will serve and enrich the community by collecting, preserving, and interpreting the history of Ontario and its region through exhibitions, educational programs, lectures, publications and other community events.
The Museum collects objects from the California Native American period to the present day.
Special exhibits include static and interactive displays, as well as special musical performances.
Permanent Exhibits: There are two interpretive exhibits within the south wing that focus on local and regional history:
- Road Ways
- Gem of the Foothills
Examine the history of Ontario and its neighboring communities including its citrus and vineyard heritage, local roads and highways such as Euclid Avenue and Route 66, local businesses and community groups.
Contact the museum for its latest information.
Monday, December 20, 2010
Bowers Museum, Santa Ana
Bowers Museum
2002 N. Main Street (at 20th St)
Santa Ana, CA 92706
714-567-3600
http://www.bowers.org
Tues-Sun: 10a-4p
Adults $12
Seniors 62+/Students/Children (6-17) $6
Free to Santa Ana residents on first Sunday and third Tuesday
Target Free First Sundays
Tickets can be purchased online.
Special exhibits may require a separate ticket.
Parking is available directly north and south of the museum, $2. Also nearby metered and timed street parking.
The Bowers Museum celebrates world cultures through their arts. The museum is over 93,000 square feet and features a number of permanent global art collections include Afria, Asia, Pre-Columbian, Native American and Pacific. They have a South American Ethnographic Collection, Paintings, and Decorative Arts.
In addition to its exhibits, the museum offers gallery talks, lectures, art classes, travel programs, children's art education programs, and other special community programs.
Contact the museum for its latest information.
2002 N. Main Street (at 20th St)
Santa Ana, CA 92706
714-567-3600
http://www.bowers.org
Tues-Sun: 10a-4p
Adults $12
Seniors 62+/Students/Children (6-17) $6
Free to Santa Ana residents on first Sunday and third Tuesday
Target Free First Sundays
Tickets can be purchased online.
Special exhibits may require a separate ticket.
Parking is available directly north and south of the museum, $2. Also nearby metered and timed street parking.
The Bowers Museum celebrates world cultures through their arts. The museum is over 93,000 square feet and features a number of permanent global art collections include Afria, Asia, Pre-Columbian, Native American and Pacific. They have a South American Ethnographic Collection, Paintings, and Decorative Arts.
In addition to its exhibits, the museum offers gallery talks, lectures, art classes, travel programs, children's art education programs, and other special community programs.
Contact the museum for its latest information.
Japanese American National Museum, Los Angeles
Japanese American National Museum
369 E. First Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-625-0414
http://www.janm.org/
Tues-Weds, Fri-Sat: 11a-5p
Thurs: 12p-8p
Closed certain holidays.
Adults $9
Seniors 62+/Students and Youth (6-17) $5
Free admission every Thurs from 5p-8p, and every third Thurs of the month
They also have Target Free Family Saturdays - check the website for dates and info.
Public pay parking around the museum.
The museum in itself is beautiful, besides all of the wonderful exhibits. The mission of the JANM is to promote the understanding and appreciation of America's ethnic and cultural diversity by sharing the Japanese American experience.
The exhibits range from art, history, politics, culture, individual and family stories, photography, to special events of music, storytelling, guest lectures, and theatrical productions.
They also have the Chado Tea Room where you can experience a range of Japanese teas. And they have a Little Tokyo Walking Tour.
Contact the museum for its latest information.
369 E. First Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-625-0414
http://www.janm.org/
Tues-Weds, Fri-Sat: 11a-5p
Thurs: 12p-8p
Closed certain holidays.
Adults $9
Seniors 62+/Students and Youth (6-17) $5
Free admission every Thurs from 5p-8p, and every third Thurs of the month
They also have Target Free Family Saturdays - check the website for dates and info.
Public pay parking around the museum.
The museum in itself is beautiful, besides all of the wonderful exhibits. The mission of the JANM is to promote the understanding and appreciation of America's ethnic and cultural diversity by sharing the Japanese American experience.
The exhibits range from art, history, politics, culture, individual and family stories, photography, to special events of music, storytelling, guest lectures, and theatrical productions.
They also have the Chado Tea Room where you can experience a range of Japanese teas. And they have a Little Tokyo Walking Tour.
Contact the museum for its latest information.
Saturday, December 18, 2010
The Banning Museum, Wilmington
The Banning Museum
401 E. M Street
Wilmington, CA 90744
310-548-7777
http://www.banningmuseum.org/
Located near the Banning/Wrigley Historic Preservation Overlay Zone
Adults: suggested donation $5
Chilren: suggested donation $1
Parking on M Street and N Banning Blvd.
Museum Tours:
Tues-Thurs: 12:30, 1:30, 2:30
Sat-Sun: 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30
Phineas Banning was instrumental in the building of the Port of Los Angeles, and the extensive network of stage and freight routes that connected the port east to San Bernardino and south to Fort Yuma.
The Banning Residence was built in 1864, and the 23-room residence is an example of domestic Greek Revival architecture in Southern California. The house interiors have been restored to their Victorian Beauty. Collections include decorative arts, dolls, fans, furniture, textiles, as well as carriages.
The Residence stands on 20 acres of parkland managed by the City of Los Angeles Dept of Recreation and Parks, and also includes the stagecoach, barn, and gardens.
The Friends of Banning host several events including tea, a Victorian Christmas, and concerts.
Contact the museum for its latest information.
401 E. M Street
Wilmington, CA 90744
310-548-7777
http://www.banningmuseum.org/
Located near the Banning/Wrigley Historic Preservation Overlay Zone
Adults: suggested donation $5
Chilren: suggested donation $1
Parking on M Street and N Banning Blvd.
Museum Tours:
Tues-Thurs: 12:30, 1:30, 2:30
Sat-Sun: 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30
Phineas Banning was instrumental in the building of the Port of Los Angeles, and the extensive network of stage and freight routes that connected the port east to San Bernardino and south to Fort Yuma.
The Banning Residence was built in 1864, and the 23-room residence is an example of domestic Greek Revival architecture in Southern California. The house interiors have been restored to their Victorian Beauty. Collections include decorative arts, dolls, fans, furniture, textiles, as well as carriages.
The Residence stands on 20 acres of parkland managed by the City of Los Angeles Dept of Recreation and Parks, and also includes the stagecoach, barn, and gardens.
The Friends of Banning host several events including tea, a Victorian Christmas, and concerts.
Contact the museum for its latest information.
The International Printing Museum, Carson
The International Printing Museum
315 Torrance Blvd
Carson, CA 90745
310-515-7166
http://www.printmuseum.org
Sat: 10a-4p
Tues-Fri: by appointment
Adults $8, Students/Seniors $7
--History of books, printing, and the book arts and their inventors and inventions
--Features the Lindner Collection of Antique Printing Machinery
--Working demonstrations of the antique machinery and theater presentations
--They also offer classes/workshops in letterpress printing, fine printmaking, book arts and papermaking
Contact the museum for its latest information.
315 Torrance Blvd
Carson, CA 90745
310-515-7166
http://www.printmuseum.org
Sat: 10a-4p
Tues-Fri: by appointment
Adults $8, Students/Seniors $7
--History of books, printing, and the book arts and their inventors and inventions
--Features the Lindner Collection of Antique Printing Machinery
--Working demonstrations of the antique machinery and theater presentations
--They also offer classes/workshops in letterpress printing, fine printmaking, book arts and papermaking
Contact the museum for its latest information.
Petersen Automotive Museum, Los Angeles
Petersen Automotive Museum
6060 Wilshire Blvd (at Fairfax)
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-930-CARS
http://www.petersen.org/
Tues-Sun: 10a-6p [closed Mondays except holidays; closed other certain holidays]
Adults $10, Seniors 62+/Students/Active Military $5, Children 5-12 $3. Discount if purchase tickets online.
Parking in their structure: $2/30 mins; $8 max with paid admission, up to 4 hours; $12 max. Enter parking on Fairfax.
--Explore the evolution of the automobile and its impact on our culture.
--Experience the last 100 years of automotive history.
--Encompasses more than 300,000 square free of exhibits and lifelike dioramas, featuring more than 150 rare and classic cars, trucks, and motorcycles
--May Family Discovery Center for children
--Lots of very well done special events
Contact the museum for its latest information.
6060 Wilshire Blvd (at Fairfax)
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-930-CARS
http://www.petersen.org/
Tues-Sun: 10a-6p [closed Mondays except holidays; closed other certain holidays]
Adults $10, Seniors 62+/Students/Active Military $5, Children 5-12 $3. Discount if purchase tickets online.
Parking in their structure: $2/30 mins; $8 max with paid admission, up to 4 hours; $12 max. Enter parking on Fairfax.
--Explore the evolution of the automobile and its impact on our culture.
--Experience the last 100 years of automotive history.
--Encompasses more than 300,000 square free of exhibits and lifelike dioramas, featuring more than 150 rare and classic cars, trucks, and motorcycles
--May Family Discovery Center for children
--Lots of very well done special events
Contact the museum for its latest information.
Mojave River Valley Museum, Barstow
Mojave River Valley Museum
270 Virginia Way
Barstow, CA 92312
760-256-5452
http://mojaverivervalleymuseum.org
Daily: 11a-4p [only closed Christmas]
Free admission
The museum houses a series of displays and exhibits that portray the history of the Mojave River Valley from the arrival of Father Garces in 1776 on through pathfinders, pioneers, miners, railroads and the present space program.
Their archive of local area newspapers dates back to 1911, and their photo collection contains over 20,000 photos.
Contact the Museum or visit its website for the latest information.
270 Virginia Way
Barstow, CA 92312
760-256-5452
http://mojaverivervalleymuseum.org
Daily: 11a-4p [only closed Christmas]
Free admission
The museum houses a series of displays and exhibits that portray the history of the Mojave River Valley from the arrival of Father Garces in 1776 on through pathfinders, pioneers, miners, railroads and the present space program.
Their archive of local area newspapers dates back to 1911, and their photo collection contains over 20,000 photos.
Contact the Museum or visit its website for the latest information.
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