STEAM Saturdays: Nature Collage Cyanotypes
2025-09-13 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-06 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands, CA, 92374, United States
Make your very own sun print using natural materials found in our courtyard! Join us every Saturday in September from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This project will show you how to create a cyanotype print, which is a blue-toned print created with the power of the sun! Regular museum admission applies.

Expectations: A Better World Through Art, Music and Respect Exhibition Opening
2025-09-13 09:00 - 17:00 | San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands, CA, 92374, United States
San Bernardino County Museum invites you to the Hispanic Heritage exhibition opening of “Expectations: A Better World Through Art, Music and Respect” on Saturday, Sept.13. Organized and curated in partnership with the Inland Empire Latino Art Association, the exhibit features work from local Inland Empire artists. The exhibition will be on view at the museum through Saturday, Dec. 14.

Cosmic Nights
2025-08-30 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). 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 Foundation 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.

STEAM Saturdays: Tissue Paper Collage
2025-08-30 10:00 - 15:00 | San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands, CA, 92374, United States
Join our museum educators between 10am-3pm for STEAM Saturdays where you can make your very own Tissue Paper Collage inspired by author, designer and illustrator, Eric Carle. Regular museum admission applies.

STEAM Saturdays: Stamping with Food
2025-08-23 10:00 - 15:00 | San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands, CA, 92374, United States
Join us for a fun and silly twist on stamping, by turning everyday ingredients like potatoes, corn, celery and peppers into homemade stamps! Regular museum admission applies.

Educator Open House
2025-08-21 17:00 - 19:00 | San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands, CA, 92374, United States
Calling All Educators! Join SBCM’s Education Team and local educators to experience an evening at the museum. Enjoy light refreshments while learning how our museum can enhance your classroom experience for the 2025-26 school year. Explore engaging exhibits, preview cart talk experiences and connect with regional community resources. Register for this highly anticipated event at https://tinyurl.com/544p6usk.

Second Saturdays: "Flying High" Kite Creations
2025-08-16 11:00 - 15:00 | Victor Valley Museum, 11873 Apple Valley Road, Apple Valley, CA, 92308, United States
Join us for a vibrant celebration of creativity at Victor Valley Museum on Saturday, August 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Summer Second Saturdays where visitors will have the opportunity to make do-it-yourself homemade kites. Make a kite and watch it fly! Use colorful paper, drinking straws and other items provided to put together a lightweight work of art and beginner kite that will soar through the sky on a windy day! Regular museum admission applies.

STEAM Saturdays: Create a Scene with Stamps
2025-08-16 10:00 - 15:00 | San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands, CA, 92374, United States
Join us for STEAM Saturdays where we’ll show you how to create a fun scene using multiple stamps. Regular museum admission applies.

STEAM Saturday: Cloth Collage
2025-08-09 10:00 - 15:00 | San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands, CA, 92374, United States
Piece together your own cloth collage in the STEAM art lab. What scene will you make? Regular museum admission applies.

Here Comes the Sun: Solar Science & Spirituality Exhibition Opening
2025-08-02 10:00 - 17:00 | Victor Valley Museum, 11873 Apple Valley Road, Apple Valley, CA, 92308, United States
We are excited to share that we are bringing our exhibit, Here Comes the Sun: Solar Science & Spirituality to Victor Valley Museum. It is scheduled to open on Saturday, August 2 at 10 a.m. Surround yourself with orange waves and currents flowing along the sun as it turns while rotating from Earth’s perspective. It’s an awe-inspiring imagery experience where visitors are greeted immediately with floor-to-ceiling projections of footage of “Solarium” provided by NASA – National Aeronautics and Space Administration‘s Solar Dynamic Observatory.

STEAM Saturday: Color Resist Art
2025-08-02 10:00 - 15:00 | San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands, CA, 92374, United States
Are you ready to learn all about color resist art? It is a novel technique used in painting where certain areas of the canvas are blocked from absorbing paint, allowing the untouched areas to retain their original appearance while the painted sections contrast sharply. This method creates a striking visual effect, often used to highlight design elements or patterns. Don’t forget that frozen treats will be available for purchase too! Regular museum admission applies.

Hispanic Heritage Call for Artists
2025-07-27 09:00 - 2025-08-08 17:00 | San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands, CA, 92374, United States
Call for artist submissions are now being accepted for the Expectations: A Better World Through Art, Music, And Respect exhibition. Submission are being accepted through August 8, 2025. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage, San Bernardino County Museum, in partnership with Inland Empire Latino Art Association, welcome submissions from regional artists of the Inland Empire for the upcoming exhibition Expectations: A Better World Through Art, Music, And Respect. Submit an application.

STEAM Summer Saturday: Bingo Stars
2025-07-26 12:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-19 12:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-12 12:00 - 15:00 | San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands, CA, 92374, United States
Are you ready to embark on a cosmic crafting journey filled with creativity and wonder? Look no further! Our latest adventure takes us to the enchanting realm of bingo stars, where imagination knows no bounds and kids of all ages can shine bright.
Whether your little ones are preschoolers, toddlers, or seasoned crafters, there’s a galaxy of exciting projects waiting to be explored. Don’t forget that frozen treats will be available for purchase too!

Through the Decades Trivia Night
2025-07-18 17:00 - 21:00 | San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands, CA, 92374, United States
Join San Bernardino County Museum for a unique, interactive evening of laughter and friendly competition at Trivia Night on Friday, July 18 from 5 to 9 PM. Whether you’re looking for a fun date night or an unforgettable way to celebrate with friends, this special event will combine trivia and a cozy atmosphere for an evening to remember. Trivia will take place indoors and begin promptly at 6:30pm, so come out and enjoy an evening of FUN! Admission is 50% off regular museum prices.

Second Saturdays: Bubbles
2025-07-12 11:00 - 15:00 | Victor Valley Museum, 11873 Apple Valley Road, Apple Valley, CA, 92308, United States
POP into the museum for Second Saturdays to make bubbles! Join us for a bubbly good time as we explore the science of suds and make our very own homemade bubbles! Perfect for curious kids and playful adults alike — it’s hands-on, messy fun you won’t want to miss! Don’t forget that frozen treats will be available for purchase too! Regular museum admission applies. Let’s get popping!

Potential Space: A Serious Look at Child's Play Exhibition Opening
2025-07-01 09:00 - 17:00 | San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands, CA, 92374, United States
Join us for a new traveling exhibit opening of “Potential Space: A Serious Look at Child’s Play” which will showcase a collection of stunning, full-color photographs by award-winning photographer Nancy Farese. Captured over seven years across 14 countries, including Burkina Faso, Cuba, Haiti, Jordan, and the U.S., these images celebrate children engaged in spontaneous, unstructured play, free from adult supervision.

Cosmic Nights
2025-06-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Victor Valley Museum, 11873 Apple Valley Road, Apple Valley, CA, 92308, United States
Join us for Cosmic Nights with the High Desert Astronomical Society (HiDAS) featuring telescope viewing. 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 Foundation 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. The evenings feature telescope viewing, an opportunity to discuss astronomy with the telescope operators, and visitors are also encouraged to bring binoculars or set up their own telescopes.

STEAM Summer Saturdays: Pinwheels
2025-06-28 12:00 - 15:00 | San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands, CA, 92374, United States
Catch the Breeze with a Pinwheel Craft! Spin into summer fun at the museum with our colorful Pinwheel Craft activity! Kids will design and build their own pinwheels while learning how wind and motion work together. Let your imagination spin! Ideal for young makers and curious minds. Lappert’s Ice Cream and Kona Ice will be onsite for an additional purchase too! Regular museum admission applies.

UCCE Workshop: From the Garden to the Kitchen, Salsa
2025-06-28 09:30 - 11:30 | San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands, CA, 92374, United States
Kitchen gardens are the best! You can grow some of your own food and herbs and then bring them inside to prepare delicious meals. Learn tips from UCCE San Bernardino County Master Gardeners about how to have a bountiful harvest and keep your garden happy and healthy. UCCE Master Food Preservers will teach post-harvest food and kitchen safety tips. Individual registration is free for the first 30 people who register here, https://tinyurl.com/3xb5y6hvb. Walk-ins welcome; however, regular museum admission applies.

STEAM Summer Saturdays: Rockets
2025-06-21 12:00 - 15:00 | San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands, CA, 92374, United States
3…2…1…Blast Off into Creativity! Join us at the museum for an out-of-this-world Rocket Craft activity! Kids will color their very own rocket. Perfect for young explorers and future astronauts—don’t miss this stellar adventure! Lappert’s Ice Cream and Kona Ice will be onsite for an additional purchase too! Regular museum admission applies.

STEAM Summer Saturdays: Slime
2025-06-14 12:00 - 15:00 | San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands, CA, 92374, United States
Get ready to get SLIMY this Saturday! Join us for a squishy, stretchy, hands-on activity as we make our very own homemade slime! Perfect for young scientists and creative minds of all ages — come explore the gooey side of science with us! Perfect for curious kids and playful adults alike — it’s hands-on, messy fun you won’t want to miss! Don’t forget that frozen treats will be available for purchase too! It’s science, it’s fun, it’s SLIME TIME!

Second Saturdays: Summer Solstice Chalk Walk
2025-06-14 11:00 - 15:00 | Victor Valley Museum, 11873 Apple Valley Road, Apple Valley, CA, 92308, United States
Join us at the Victor Valley Museum on June 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a colorful day to “Summer Solstice Chalk Walk” with us and transform the museum’s courtyard into a vibrant sidewalk gallery for Second Saturdays! We’ll provide the chalk — you bring your imagination. This hands-on art activity is perfect for all ages and encourages kids and families to express themselves through bold, bright chalk creations inspired by the High Desert’s natural beauty, history, and community spirit. No registration required — just drop in and join the fun! Regular museum admission applies.

UCCE Workshop: From the Garden to the Kitchen
2025-06-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Victor Valley Museum, 11873 Apple Valley Road, Apple Valley, CA, 92308, United States
Kitchen gardens are the best! You can grow some of your own food and herbs and then bring them inside to prepare delicious meals. Learn tips from UCCE San Bernardino County Master Gardeners on how to do refrigeration pickling. UCCE Master Food Preservers will teach you how to pickle food as well as offer free pressure gauge testing. Regular museum admission applies.

UCCE Workshop: From the Garden to the Kitchen
2025-06-07 13:30 - 15:30 | San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands, CA, 92374, United States
Kitchen gardens are the best! You can grow some of your own food and herbs and then bring them inside to prepare delicious meals. Learn tips from UCCE San Bernardino County Master Gardeners about how to have a bountiful harvest and keep your garden happy and healthy. UCCE Master Food Preservers will teach post-harvest food and kitchen safety tips. Individual registration is free for the first 30 people who register here, https://tinyurl.com/2efrzfr3. Walk-ins welcome; however, regular museum admission applies.

STEAM Summer Saturdays: Bubbles
2025-06-07 12:00 - 15:00 | San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands, CA, 92374, United States
POP into the museum this STEAM Summer Saturday! Join us for a bubbly good time as we explore the science of suds and make our very own homemade bubbles! Perfect for curious kids and playful adults alike — it’s hands-on, messy fun you won’t want to miss! Don’t forget that frozen treats will be available for purchase too! Let’s get popping!

Cosmic Nights is Cancelled
2025-05-31 19:00 - 22:00 | San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands, CA, 92374, United States
Update: Cosmic Nights has been cancelled due to poor visibility. Mark your calendars to join us on Saturday, August 30 from 7 to 10 p.m. Please visit our website for other upcoming events and programs.

STEAM Saturdays: Make Your Own Maze
2025-05-31 10:00 - 15:00 | San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands, CA, 92374, United States
Join us every Saturday in May from 10am-3pm for STEAM Saturdays! Foster independence and nurture imagination by making your own marble maze activity.
Have fun exploring some a-MAZE-ing mazes this spring. Drop in; no registration required. Included with regular museum admission and free for SBCM members
