Volunteer Open House
2024-04-23 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands, CA, 92374, United States
Looking for a way to support your community? Stop in at the San Bernardino County Museum Volunteer Open House on April 23rd at 3:30 p.m. to speak with staff to learn how you can contribute to our team. More information can be found here https://museum.sbcounty.gov/volunteer/.

Celebrate Earth Day
2024-04-20 10:30 - 16:00 | San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands, CA, 92374, United States
Get inspired, take action, be part of the green revolution on Earth Day! Join us at the San Bernardino County Museum on Saturday, April 20th for a full day of earth-friendly activities. The museum has something for everyone including the opportunity to make wildflower seed bombs. All activities are included with a regular museum admission.

Did you know the United States is home to over 4,000 species of native bees? Most people know relatively little about native bees considering how important they are to climate resilience through the pollination of native flowers and agricultural crops. To save the native bees we must first get to know them. Join National Geographic Explorer, TEDx speaker, and community scientist Krystle Hickman as she takes us on a journey to a deeper appreciation and understanding of these charismatic creatures. Through Krystle’s stunning macro photography, you will learn what makes them so special and recognize the signs of a healthy garden. The San Bernardino County Museum, in partnership with the San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District, is excited to welcome renowned photographer, speaker, and community scientist Krystle Hickman to speak on the topics of melittology, community science, and photography as a tool for scientific discovery and ecosystem resilience. Following her presentation, participants will get a chance to tour through the museum’s water-wise garden with Krystle to try their hand at scientific photography by helping add findings to this years’ City Nature Challenge project on iNaturalist. Krystle will share tips for photographing native bees for ID in your own backyard, city parks, or nature preserves with a camera or cell phone. Topics will include basic camera settings, how to use the histogram, and advice for choosing a lens. Attendees are encouraged to bring their cameras and cell phones! Those that participate will receive the chance to win one of seven Krystle Hickman’s Native Bees of The Western United States flashcard decks, featuring her photography.
10:30AM-11:15AM – Presentation by Krystle Hickman in the Fisk Gallery
11:15AM-12:00PM – Photography tour of Native Plant Gardens

The fun keeps going at the museum from 1PM-4PM, where you can learn how to make seed bombs with native plant seeds (while supplies last) and hang out with Curator of Integrated Biology, Mackenzie Kirchner-Smith, who will be outdoors in our courtyard talking about citizen science and teaching visitors on how to use the app iNaturalist to document the wildlife in our local area.

Second Saturdays DIY Earth Day Seed Bombs
2024-04-13 11:00 - 15:00 | Victor Valley Museum, 11873 Apple Valley Road, Apple Valley, CA, 92308, United States
Kick off your spring with us on Saturday, April 13 at the Victor Valley Museum for an Earth Day activity where we will be making family-friendly DIY Earth Day seed bombs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.! These little balls of wonder are like mini-planting machines, perfect for unleashing a wave of color and life into any outdoor space. Plus, they’re a total blast to make with kids of all ages – it’s like arts and crafts meets guerrilla gardening, all in the name of Earth Day! Regular museum admission applies.

Arthropolooza: The Ultimate Bugfest
2024-03-30 11:00 - 16:00 | Victor Valley Museum, 11873 Apple Valley Road, Apple Valley, CA, 92308, United States
We’re going bigger and even buggier in 2024! If creepy crawlies don’t give you the creeps, then Arthropolooza: The Ultimate Bugfest will. Join us on Saturday March 30, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Victor Valley Museum to celebrate all things creepy, crawly, sticky, prickly, wiggly, yucky, and kind of cute. The day will be filled with festivities that highlight arthropods as well as a great opportunity for families to have a good time together to develop a love of nature! 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. The museum is accessible to persons with disabilities.

Arthropolooza: The Ultimate Bugfest
2024-03-23 11:00 - 2024-03-24 16:00 | San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands, CA, 92374, United States
We’re going bigger and even buggier in 2024! If creepy crawlies don’t give you the creeps, then Arthropolooza: The Ultimate Bugfest will. Join us on Saturday and/or Sunday, March 23-24, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the San Bernardino County Museum to celebrate all things creepy, crawly, sticky, prickly, wiggly, yucky, and kind of cute. The weekend will be filled with festivities that highlight arthropods as well as a great opportunity for families to have a good time together to develop a love of nature! 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. The museum is accessible to persons with disabilities.

S.T.E.A.M. Fest Express
2024-03-16 09:00 - 17:00 | Southern California Railway Museum, 2201 S. "A" Street, Perris, CA, 92570, United States
Hop on Board for the S.T.E.A.M. Fest Express at Southern California Railway Museum, featuring “Buddy” from the PBS SoCal KIDS Show “Dinosaur Train.” Staff from the San Bernardino County Museum will be onsite at S.T.E.A.M Fest Express (formerly “DinoTrain”), a unique, outdoor, interactive experience created in partnership with PBS. Buddy the Dinosaur has been invited to the Museum to meet with his fans and highlight his favorite topics of Paleontology, Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. The S.T.E.A.M. Fest Express is on its way! Don’t miss out on this exciting experience – join us for some prehistoric playtime!

Cosmic Nights
2024-03-15 19:00 - 22:00 | San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands, CA, 92374, United States
Due to the inclement weather forecasted tonight, we will need to cancel Cosmic Nights tonight at the San Bernardino County Museum. Mark your calendars to join us on Friday, March 15 from 7 to 10 p.m.

Fossil Lab Talk
2024-03-09 13:00 - 15:00 | San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands, CA, 92374, United States
Join guest speaker Kelsie Abrams, Burke Museum Fossil Lab Manager, to talk about fossil preparation, conservation, and field work. We also invite you to check out our newly expanded Fossil Prep Lab located in the Hall of Earth Sciences where visitors have the opportunity to view fossils from our collection up close and personal. 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
2024-03-09 11:00 - 15:00 | Victor Valley Museum, 11873 Apple Valley Road, Apple Valley, CA, 92308, United States
Join us on March 9th for Second Saturdays with Pajama Storytime and Homemade Bookmarks! Bring your own blanket and favorite stuffed animal too! We will play games and opportunities to win prizes. 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 Foundation 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.

A Celebration of Black History Month with Black Voice News
2024-02-25 15:00 - 17:00 | San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands, CA, 92374, United States
Join us on Sunday, Feb. 25 from 3 to 5 p.m. for an engaging and personal talk — with possible cameo appearances from their mother, Hon. Cheryl Brown and sister, Regina Brown-Wilson – Black Voice News curators, Hardy Brown II and Paulette Brown-Hinds, share some hard truths about the organization’s work as local government watchdogs but as recorders of Black life in the Inland Empire, including profiles of leaders making a difference in communities across the region, coverage of community events, mapping community assets, and reporting on the fight for social justice and racial equity.

The exhibit, Power of the Press: Black Voice News @ 50, currently on display at San Bernardino County Museum highlights not only the organization’s work as local government watchdogs but as recorders of Black life in the Inland Empire, including profiles of leaders making a difference in communities across the region, coverage of community events, mapping community assets, and reporting on the fight for social justice and racial equity. The exhibit officially closes Sunday, April 28.

The San Bernardino County Museum is located at 2024 Orange Tree Lane in Redlands. Museum galleries will be open during the event with general admission pricing which 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. For more information, visit museum.sbcounty.gov/events.

Cosmic Nights - CANCELLED
2024-02-17 19:00 - 22:00 | San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands, CA, 92374, United States
Due to the inclement weather forecasted this weekend, we will need to cancel Cosmic Nights this Saturday, Feb. 17th at the San Bernardino County Museum. Mark your calendars to join us on Friday, March 15 from 7 to 10 p.m.

Second Saturdays
2024-02-10 11:00 - 15:00 | Victor Valley Museum, 11873 Apple Valley Road, Apple Valley, CA, 92308, United States
Join us on Feb. 10th for Second Saturdays to make “Acts of Kindness” Valentines. The key is to spread love and kindness beyond without focusing on giving or receiving material representations of that love. 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 Foundation 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.

Volunteer Open House
2024-01-30 15:30 - 16:30 | San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands, CA, 92374, United States
Interested in helping the teams at the San Bernardino County Museum (SBCM) and Victor Valley Museum (VVM)? Join us for an upcoming Volunteer Open House event on Tuesday, Jan. 30th from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the San Bernardino County Museum in Redlands. Come meet our amazing museum team and discover more about our growing organization. We warmly welcome friends and groups, so please bring them along! SBCM and VVM hosts a range of volunteer opportunities year-round, giving you the chance to share your talents and join a vibrant community of like-minded people.

Old West Days
2024-01-27 11:00 - 16:00 | Victor Valley Museum, 11873 Apple Valley Road, Apple Valley, CA, 92308, 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 Victor Valley Museum Jan. 27, 2024.
The weekend kicks off at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 27. 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.

Old West Days
2024-01-21 11:00 - 2024-01-22 16:00 | 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.
