The San Bernardino County Museum, in Redlands, California, is a regional museum with exhibits and collections in cultural and natural history. It contains three floors of exhibits, the Exploration Station, an Education Center, native plant and cactus gardens, citrus groves, curatorial offices, and research and reference collections that are accessible upon appointment.
Mission
The San Bernardino County Museum maintains and develops unique cultural and natural science collections related to our region and the greater Southwest. Through responsible collection, preservation, exhibition, and education, we inspire the public to a deeper understanding of our cultural and natural history.
History
The San Bernardino County Museum was founded in 1952 by the San Bernardino County Museum Association. It opened to the public in 1957, and was donated to the County of San Bernardino in 1961. The facility moved from Bloomington, California to its present home in Redlands in 1974.
Main Museum Hours
Closed on Mondays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
Tuesday - Sunday: 10 A.M. - 4 P.M.
Museum Store Hours
Tuesday - Saturday: 10 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Sunday: 12 P.M. - 5 P.M.
Exploration Station Hours
Tuesday - Friday: 10 A.M. - 1 P.M.
Saturday - Sunday: 1 P.M. - 4 P.M.
Admission
Admission fees are set in fee ordinances adopted by the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors and are subject to change.
Adult: $10
Senior (60+) & active military: $8
Student (with I.D.): $7
Child (5 - 12): $5
Child (under 5:) free
Parking/Accessibility
Free parking is located directly on the property. A bicycle rack is provided near the picnic area at the front of the museum. Bus and R.V. parking is in the eastern section of the parking lot in designated spaces. Handicapped parking is also available, and wheelchairs are available for use at the front desk. Overnight parking is not permitted.
Photography and Sketching
Personal photography, videotaping, and sketching are permitted at the museum. Some exhibits may have restrictions on photography and videotaping.
Entrance to the museum
Citrus kiosk
Native plant garden/amphitheatre
Geodesic dome that houses the Fisk and Schuling Galleries
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The information contained in the following pages was valid at the time of publication. The County of San Bernardino, Museum Department reserves the right to make changes and improvements at any time and without notice, and assumes no liability for damages incurred directly or indirectly as a result of errors, omissions or discrepancies.
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