San Bernardino County Museum

Old West Days
2024-01-21 11:00 - 2024-01-22 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands, CA, 92374, United States
Yee haw! Saddle up, partners, it’s time to roundup your family and take a journey into the Wild West! Unleash your inner pioneer — Old West Days is back for a rootin’ tootin’ good time at the San Bernardino County Museum Jan. 20-21, 2024.
The weekend kicks off at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20. Join us for classic card games, live music, tasty treats, frontier arts & crafts and historical demonstrations!
Museum galleries will be open during the event and regular admission applies.

Power of the Press: Black Voice News @ 50 Exhibit Talk
2024-01-14 13:00 - 15:00 | San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands, CA, 92374, United States
Join us on Sunday, January 14th, at 1 p.m. to hear Hardy Brown II and Paulette Brown-Hinds speak about the Power of the Press: Black Voice News @ 50 exhibit. Discover the community stories and rich history of the Inland Empire. Their exhibition covers 50+ years of community stories from Riverside, San Bernardino counties and beyond. Explore local voices and stories through the Black Voice News archives. Immerse yourself in interactive experiences with new artifacts and original documents added regularly. Don’t miss your chance to learn and share your own stories in this incredible exhibition. Regular museum admission applies.

Second Saturdays
2024-01-13 11:00 - 15:00 | Victor Valley Museum, 11873 Apple Valley Road, Apple Valley, CA, 92308, United States
Join us on Jan. 13th for Second Saturdays with making a Family Tree. Family trees help children establish important dates with significance and learn about their ancestry and identity. Families can enjoy on-site themed art projects every month through Second Saturdays at the Victor Valley Museum (VVM) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join us on the second Saturday of each month for an exciting hands-on art workshop for the entire family. Themes change each month so be sure to visit the website for current details.

Regular museum admission applies. General admission is $10 (adult), $8 (military or senior), $7 (student), and $5 (child ages 6 to 12). Museum Association members and children five and under are free. Museum galleries will be open during the event. The museum is accessible to persons with disabilities and parking is free.

Winter Storytime
2023-12-19 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-12-12 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-12-05 11:00 - 12:00 | San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands, CA, 92374, United States
Join us for a very special winter storytime! The San Bernardino County Museum is partnering with the San Bernardino County Library to bring live music, reading, crafts, and more! Perfect for pre-k through 1st graders.

While you’re here, explore the museum for while enjoying familiar favorites! Museum galleries will be open during the event. General admission is $10 (adult), $8 (military or senior), $7 (student), and $5 (child ages 6 to 12). Museum Association members and children five and under are free. The museum is accessible to persons with disabilities and parking is free.

Winter Wonderland Workshop
2023-12-09 13:00 - 15:00 | San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands, CA, 92374, United States
Get crafty and make gingerbread houses and snowflakes for the winter holidays this year at the San Bernardino County Museum Winter Wonderland Workshop. The museum will be bustling with fun holiday craft activities for the whole family. Kids can create one-of-a-kind hand-made gingerbread houses and snowflakes to decorate their homes. While you’re here, explore the museum for while enjoying familiar favorites! Museum galleries will be open during the event. General admission is $10 (adult), $8 (military or senior), $7 (student), and $5 (child ages 6 to 12). Museum Association members and children five and under are free. The museum is accessible to persons with disabilities and parking is free.

Second Saturdays
2023-12-09 11:00 - 15:00 | Victor Valley Museum, 11873 Apple Valley Road, Apple Valley, CA, 92308, United States
Join us on Dec. 9 for Second Saturdays with Christmas Carols that celebrate the spirit, the songs, and the stories of the season! The holiday season is a time of joy, reflection, and togetherness and what better way to express the spirit of the holidays than through the art of carols. Families can enjoy on-site themed art projects every month through Second Saturdays at the Victor Valley Museum (VVM) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join us on the second Saturday of each month for an exciting hands-on art workshop for the entire family. Themes change each month so be sure to visit the website for current details.

Regular museum admission applies. General admission is $10 (adult), $8 (military or senior), $7 (student), and $5 (child ages 6 to 12). Museum Association members and children five and under are free. Museum galleries will be open during the event. The museum is accessible to persons with disabilities and parking is free.

Second Saturdays
2023-11-18 11:00 - 15:00 | Victor Valley Museum, 11873 Apple Valley Road, Apple Valley, CA, 92308, United States
Join us on Nov. 18 for Second Saturdays with Slime Time! Museum staff are passionate about activating their visitors’ senses with a physical product, like slime, to keep them mesmerized with this unforgettable (and slimy) experience with their family! Families can enjoy on-site themed art projects every month through Second Saturdays at the Victor Valley Museum (VVM) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join us on the second Saturday of each month for an exciting hands-on art workshop for the entire family. Themes change each month so be sure to visit the website for current details.

Regular museum admission applies. General admission is $10 (adult), $8 (military or senior), $7 (student), and $5 (child ages 6 to 12). Museum Association members and children five and under are free. Museum galleries will be open during the event. The museum is accessible to persons with disabilities and parking is free.

Gift a Kid a Book Community Fair - Cancelled
2023-11-18 09:00 - 14:00 | San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands, CA, 92374, United States
Update: Due to the anticipated rain this weekend, the First 5 San Bernardino Gift a Kid a Book Community Fair at the San Bernardino County Museum in Redlands has been cancelled. Stay safe and we hope to see you soon at another First 5 San Bernardino event!

Come join us for FREE books, face painting, balloon creations, photo ops with Potter the Otter, a performance by Twinkle Time and Friends and more at the San Bernardino County Museum on Saturday, Nov. 18th from 9am-2pm for the Gift A Kid a Book Community Fair! We have partnered with First 5 San Bernardino to promote reading and literacy for young children in the community. Bring your family for free access to the museum, resources and books from the pop-up bookstore.

Cosmic Nights - Cancelled
2023-11-17 19:00 - 22:00 | San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands, CA, 92374, United States
Update: Due to the inclement weather forecasted this weekend, we must cancel Cosmic Nights for this Friday, Nov. 17th at the San Bernardino County Museum. News dates will be announced shortly!

Join us for Cosmic Nights with our partner, the Riverside Astronomical Society, featuring telescope viewing starting at 8pm. The event takes place outdoors, weather permitting, and guests are advised to wear comfortable clothing and shoes.

Museum galleries will be open during the event. General admission is $10 (adult), $8 (military or senior), $7 (student), and $5 (child ages 6 to 12). Children five and under are free. Museum Association members receive a 50% discount on admission. The museum is accessible to persons with disabilities.

The Riverside Astronomical Society has a history of civic and educational support since its beginnings in 1957. The RAS owes its start to people who saw the need to promote a better awareness of astronomy to the general public. They also saw a need for a common forum for amateur astronomers to further develop and advance their hobby. These goals are still the cornerstone of the RAS’s mission.

Trowel or Treat: The Science of Breaking Ground
2023-10-28 11:00 - 15:00 | Victor Valley Museum, 11873 Apple Valley Road, Apple Valley, CA, 92308, United States
Come learn about the sciences that literally work in dirt, archaeology and paleontology, to increase science literacy and promote the scientific understanding of how and why they “break” ground plus come in costume to receive special treats too!
Museum will be open, regular admission applies. General admission is $10 (adult), $8 (military or senior), $7 (student), and $5 (child ages 6 to 12). Children five and under and museum members are free. Parking is free. The museum is accessible to persons with disabilities

Whispering Winds of Apple Valley Trunk or Treat
2023-10-26 16:00 - 18:00 | Whispering Winds of Apple Valley, 11825 Apple Valley Rd, Apple Valley, CA, 92308, United States
Join the Victor Valley Museum staff for a frightful family night of trick-or-treating in the parking lot, fun and games, plus food and drinks. Hope to see you there if you dare!

The Great Shake(Out) or Treat Earthquake & Emergency Preparedness Fair
2023-10-21 11:00 - 16:00 | San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands, CA, 92374, United States
Come by in your costume to receive special treats plus have the opportunity to learn earthquake and emergency preparedness safety from our partners!

From earthquakes to wildfires, we want you to be prepared for any disaster situation. By participating in preparedness training programs and learning about emergency management, we’ll help you stay one step ahead of any crisis situation.

This free event offers residents the opportunity to learn how to prepare themselves, their families, their homes, and their neighborhoods for wildfires, earthquakes, and other disasters. The day will also feature hands-on preparedness demonstrations, expert speakers, resources, and emergency supplies at partner booths.

We’ve partnered with many groups throughout the county that will be on hand to get you better prepared for any kind of disaster.
The event takes place outdoors in the Museum’s parking lot and is free to all attendees.

Museum will be open, regular admission applies. General admission is $10 (adult), $8 (military or senior), $7 (student), and $5 (child ages 6 to 12). Children five and under and museum members are free. Parking is free. The museum is accessible to persons with disabilities.

Second Saturdays
2023-10-14 11:00 - 15:00 | Victor Valley Museum, 11873 Apple Valley Road, Apple Valley, CA, 92308, United States
Join us on Oct. 14th for Second Saturdays with Homemade Bookmarks. The themes change each month, so be sure to visit the website for current details.
If you are new to Second Saturdays, it is a day that offers hands-on art workshops for the entire family.

Gift a Kid a Book Community Fair
2023-10-14 09:00 - 14:00 | Victor Valley Museum, 11873 Apple Valley Road, Apple Valley, CA, 92308, United States
Come join us for FREE books, face painting, balloon creations, photo ops with Potter the Otter, a performance by Twinkle Time and Friends and more at the Victor Valley Museum on Saturday, Oct. 14th from 9am-2pm for the Gift a Kid a Book Community Fair! We have partnered with First 5 San Bernardino to promote reading and literacy for young children in the community. Bring your family for free access to the museum, resources and books from the pop-up bookstore.

Cosmic Nights
2023-09-23 19:00 - 22:00 | San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands, CA, 92374, United States
Join us for Cosmic Nights with our partner, the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers (SBVAA), featuring telescope viewing starting at 8pm. The event takes place outdoors, weather permitting, and guests are advised to wear comfortable clothing and shoes.

Museum galleries will be open during the event. General admission is $10 (adult), $8 (military or senior), $7 (student), and $5 (child ages 6 to 12). Children five and under are free. Museum Association members receive a 50% discount on admission. The museum is accessible to persons with disabilities.

The partnership helps SBVAA, founded in 1958, achieve their goal of introducing the community to astronomy, to organize amateur astronomers in the San Bernardino Valley area, and to increase knowledge and excitement in astronomy.

Mushroom Talk II with Mycologist Briana Boaz
2023-09-16 13:00 - 15:00 | San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands, CA, 92374, United States
Learn more about the health benefits of mushrooms and why they are good for us. You will also have the opportunity to receive a behind-the-scenes tour of the new exhibit, Mushrooms: Keys to the Kingdom Fungi.

Museum will be open, regular admission applies. General admission is $10 (adult), $8 (military or senior), $7 (student), and $5 (child ages 6 to 12). Children five and under and museum members are free. Parking is free. The museum is accessible to persons with disabilities.

About the Mycologist:
Briana Boaz fell in love with fungi while attending the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF). She then completed a Master’s at UC Berkeley, researching plant ecology, mycology, and soil science. She studied the symbiotic mycorrhizal fungi of pine species such as invasive lodgepole pines in New Zealand and ancient bristlecone pines in the White Mountains of California (oldest living organism in the world!). Briana is currently the Natural Resources Professor & Program Coordinator at Santa Rosa Junior College in Sonoma County. When not professing, she enjoys hiking, backpacking, and mushroom hunting.

Latinos: Driving Prosperity, Power, and Progress in America Hispanic Heritage Month Exhibit Opening and Reception
2023-09-15 18:00 - 20:00 | San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands, CA, 92374, United States
Hispanic Heritage Month is being celebrated at the San Bernardino County Museum, Sep. 15 to Oct. 15, 2023 from 6 to 8 p.m. with the exhibit “Latinos: Driving Prosperity, Power, and Progress in America.” The theme focuses on prosperity, power, and progress, and recognizing the significant strides of Hispanics in the economic, political, and social growth of the U.S. Organized and curated in partnership with the Inland Empire Latino Art Association, the exhibit features works by twenty-one local Inland Empire artists. Museum admission is free thanks to the support of Presenting Sponsor, US Auctions, and Bronze Sponsor, Manny Serrano. Light refreshments and entertainment will be available.

Second Saturdays
2023-09-09 11:00 - 15:00 | Victor Valley Museum, 11873 Apple Valley Road, Apple Valley, CA, 92308, United States
Join us on Sept. 9th for Second Saturdays with Kite Creations. The themes change each month, so be sure to visit the website for current details.
If you are new to Second Saturdays, it is a day that offers hands-on art workshops for the entire family.

Cosmic Nights
2023-08-26 19:30 - 21:30 | Victor Valley Museum, 11873 Apple Valley Road, Apple Valley, CA, 92308, United States
Join us for Cosmic Nights with our partner, the High Desert Astronomical Society (HiDAS), featuring telescope viewing starting at 8pm. This evening will also feature special guests Leslie Cunkelman & Diana Mendoza-Barajas from NASA Goldstone Visitor Center. The event takes place outdoors, weather permitting, and guests are advised to wear comfortable clothing and shoes.
Museum galleries will be open during the event. General admission is $10 (adult), $8 (military or senior), $7 (student), and $5 (child ages 6 to 12). Children five and under are free. Museum Association members receive a 50% discount on admission. Parking is free. The museum is accessible to persons with disabilities. Based at the Luz Observatory in Apple Valley, HiDAS was formed to provide trained, volunteer astronomers to operate and maintain the Center’s astronomical equipment.

Summer Arts Festival
2023-08-17 17:00 - 21:00 | San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands, CA, 92374, United States
End the summer with a bang! The San Bernardino County Museum invites you to its first ever Summer Arts Festival. This family-friendly celebration will take place on Thursday August 17th from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. It is a celebration of all forms of artistry in our region where we will have live art demos, musical performances, food and artisanal shopping, plus an educational resource section.

General admission is $10 (adult), $8 (military or senior), $7 (student), and $5 (child ages 6 to 12). Children five and under and Museum Association members are admitted free. Parking is free, and the museum is accessible to persons with disabilities.

Second Saturdays
2023-08-12 10:00 - 16:00 | Victor Valley Museum, 11873 Apple Valley Road, Apple Valley, CA, 92308, United States
Join us on Aug. 12th for Second Saturdays with Bubble Making. The themes change each month, so be sure to visit the website for current details.
If you are new to Second Saturdays, it is a day that offers hands-on art workshops for the entire family.

Mushroom Talk with Mycologist Briana Boaz
2023-08-05 13:00 - 15:00 | San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands, CA, 92374, United States
Learn about the wonderful world of fungi from yeast and chanterelles to zombie-inducing cordyceps. You will also have the opportunity to receive a behind-the-scenes tour of the new exhibit, “Mushrooms: Keys to the Kingdom Fungi.” General admission is $10 (adult), $8 (military or senior), $7 (student), and $5 (child ages 6 to 12). Children five and under and Museum Association members are admitted free. Parking is free, and the museum is accessible to persons with disabilities.
About the Mycologist:

Briana Boaz fell in love with fungi while attending the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF).
She then completed a Master’s at UC Berkeley, researching plant ecology, mycology, and soil science. She studied the symbiotic mycorrhizal fungi of pine species such as invasive lodgepole pines in New Zealand and ancient bristlecone pines in the White Mountains of California (oldest living organism in the world!).
Briana is currently the Natural Resources Professor & Program Coordinator at Santa Rosa Junior College in Sonoma County. When not professing, she enjoys hiking, backpacking, and mushroom hunting.

Concert in the Courtyard
2023-08-03 17:00 - 21:00 | San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands, CA, 92374, United States
The San Bernardino County Museum is lovely during the day, but it’s even cooler after dark! Join us for Concert in the Courtyard as part of our Summer Nights series on Thursday, August 3rd from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Listen to the sweet sounds of live music by the VA Strings Group & Sweet Tidings Gospel Band along with DIY instrument stations. General admission is $10 (adult), $8 (military or senior), $7 (student), and $5 (child ages 6 to 12). Children five and under and Museum Association members are admitted free. Parking is free, and the museum is accessible to persons with disabilities.

Mushrooms: Keys to the Kingdom Fungi Exhibit Opening
2023-07-30 08:00 - 17:00 | San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands, CA, 92374, United States
Mushrooms: Keys to the Kingdom Fungi is an exhibit vividly portraying the intriguing lives and important roles of fungi in our environment. While the Fungi Kingdom includes more than one million species, this exhibit primarily focuses on the mushroom-producing fungi, but will touch on the idea of other fungi – including molds and yeasts – as well. The exhibit is based around 30 photographs of mushrooms (the fruiting bodies of fungi) in the wild, taken by Northern California plantspeople and naturalists, John Whittlesey and Jennifer Jewell.

Trivia Night
2023-07-20 17:00 - 21:00 | San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands, CA, 92374, United States
The San Bernardino County Museum is lovely during the day, but it’s even cooler after dark! Join us for Trivia Night as part of our Summer Nights series on Thursday, July 20th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Come solo or bring a team! All players of all levels are welcome. Tasty treats provided by Unikorn Elotes y Esquites and trivia starting at 7pm.
The San Bernardino County Museum is located at 2024 Orange Tree Lane in Redlands. General admission is $10 (adult), $8 (military/senior), $7 (student), and $5 (children ages 6 to 12). Children 5 & under and Museum members are free. Parking is free and the museum is accessible to persons with disabilities.

Coffee & Cake with Curators
2023-07-06 17:00 - 21:00 | San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands, CA, 92374, United States
The San Bernardino County Museum is lovely during the day, but it’s even cooler after dark! Join us for Coffee & Cake with Curators as part of our Summer Nights series on Thursday, July 6th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Have a burning question for one of our museum curators? Want to get up close with our museum’s collections? Join us for a fun, interactive, and educational night! We will have our museum curators stationed inside with objects from their respective collections and cart talks with volunteers from the museum’s Education Department highlighting educational objects and materials. Our curatorial program will run from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. throughout our museum spaces. Coffee, cakes, and crepes will be available for purchase in the courtyard by The Conscious Cakery, Jr.’s Crepes, and a coffee and tea vendor!
The San Bernardino County Museum is located at 2024 Orange Tree Lane in Redlands. General admission is $10 (adult), $8 (military/senior), $7 (student), and $5 (children ages 6 to 12). Children 5 & under and Museum members are free. Parking is free and the museum is accessible to persons with disabilities.

Cosmic Nights
2023-06-24 19:00 - 22:00 | San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands, CA, 92374, United States
Join us for Cosmic Nights with our partner, the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers (SBVAA), featuring telescope viewing starting at 8pm. The event takes place outdoors, weather permitting, and guests are advised to wear comfortable clothing and shoes.

Museum galleries will be open during the event. General admission is $10 (adult), $8 (military or senior), $7 (student), and $5 (child ages 6 to 12). Children five and under are free. Museum Association members receive a 50% discount on admission. Parking is free. The museum is accessible to persons with disabilities.

The partnership helps SBVAA, founded in 1958, achieve their goal of introducing the community to astronomy, to organize amateur astronomers in the San Bernardino Valley area, and to increase knowledge and excitement in astronomy.

Cosmic Nights
2023-06-23 19:30 - 21:30 | Victor Valley Museum, 11873 Apple Valley Road, Apple Valley, CA, 92308, United States
Join us for Cosmic Nights with our partner, the High Desert Astronomical Society (HiDAS), featuring telescope viewing starting at 8pm. The event takes place outdoors, weather permitting, and guests are advised to wear comfortable clothing and shoes.

Museum galleries will be open during the event. General admission is $10 (adult), $8 (military or senior), $7 (student), and $5 (child ages 6 to 12). Children five and under are free. Museum Association members receive a 50% discount on admission. The museum is accessible to persons with disabilities.

Based at the Luz Observatory in Apple Valley, HiDAS was formed to provide trained, volunteer astronomers to operate and maintain the Center’s astronomical equipment.
