San Bernardino County Museum (SBCM) is proud to host its first annual educator open house on Thursday, Aug. 21 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the museum in Redlands. This free event is open to all K-12 educators, school administrators, curriculum coordinators and homeschool networks throughout the Inland Empire and beyond.
Designed with educators in mind, the open house offers a hands-on introduction to the museum’s wide range of field trip opportunities, loan kits, STEAM-based programming and educational partnerships. Attendees will have the chance to preview interactive exhibits, explore classroom resources, and engage directly with education staff to learn how to integrate museum content into their lesson plans.
“This event is our way of thanking educators for the work they do and showing them how the museum can be a partner in their classrooms,” said Erica Watkins, museum educator at SBCM. “We’re excited to share new programs and tools that bring local culture, history, and science to life for students.”
Highlights include:
- Exploring engaging exhibits and cart talk programs
- Connecting with community resource vendors
- Networking with fellow educators
- Participating in a museum resource raffle
- Enjoying light refreshments
Educators are encouraged to RSVP at tinyurl.com/544p6usk. Admission is free with valid school ID or district email.
The San Bernardino County Museum is located at 2024 Orange Tree Lane, at the California Street exit from Interstate 10 in Redlands. The museum is open Tuesdays through Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. General admission is $10 (adult), $8 (military or senior), $7 (student), and $5 (child ages 6 to 12). Children five and under and members are admitted free. Parking is free and the museum is accessible to people with disabilities. For more information, visit museum.sbcounty.gov or follow us on Facebook or Instagram.
The San Bernardino County Museum’s exhibits of regional, cultural, and natural history and the Museum’s other exciting events and programs reflect the effort by the Board of Supervisors to achieve the Countywide Vision by celebrating arts, culture and education in the county, creating quality of life for residents and visitors.