4.5La Brea Tar Pits and Museum(3.226 reviews)from $15.00 - Free access to tar pits and paid entry to the museum Friday: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Natural History Museums • Science Museums
Explore the world's only active, urban Ice Age excavation site. Inside the Page Museum is where we showcase the best fossils, animals, and plants that have been discovered here - mammoths, saber-toothed cats, dire wolves, and more. Experience the Ice Age come to life with our Ice Age Encounters show. Outside check out the La Brea Tar Pits where tar is still bubbling and our active fossil excavation sites to see what our excavators have uncovered today. Get the behind-the-scenes story and see scientists working on recently excavated fossils, walk around our famous Lake Pit, and visit our live dig site where scientists discover new Ice Age specimens every day. Free with museum admission.See more..
4.5Palm Springs Air Museum(2.059 reviews) - Surprised delight Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums • Educational sites • History Museums
Rated by CNN as one of the top 14 Air Museums in the World. This facility Gives visitors an up-close look at the legendary fighters and bombers of WWII, Korea, and Vietnam.See more..
4.5Birch Aquarium at Scripps(1.943 reviews) - Beautiful location Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Natural History Museums • Aquariums
Dive into the world of sharks, seahorses, and coral reefs at Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. Perched high on a bluff overlooking the Pacific, Birch Aquarium features more than 60 habitats with amazing creatures including a rescued Loggerhead Sea Turtle, a Giant Pacific Octopus, Garibaldi and Moray Eels. Not to be missed are the outdoor tide pools where guests can touch local creatures including juvenile sharks, or the two-story Giant Kelp Forest. Seadragons & Seahorses features one of the largest seadragon habitats in the world, and the new Moon Jelly experience will awe guests of all ages in the Hall of Fishes. Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. year-round with extended summer hours. Keep an eye on the website for the addition of seasonal events and outdoor adventures. Advanced reservations are required for all guests, even members.See more..
4.5California State Capitol Museum(1.390 reviews) - Free guided tour Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Gardens • History Museums
This 19th-century granite building, modeled after the U.S. Capitol, is home to the California Legislature and houses a public museum and a surrounding garden. We are closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.See more..
Discover your world past and present. See dinosaurs in our new Dinosaur Hall, including the world’s only Tyrannosaurus rex growth series. Get the behind- the- scenes look at how scientists work on fossils at our Dino Lab. See 240 specimens, including skeletons from mastodons to whales, animal dioramas from North American and Africa, and more.Stroll through our extensive Nature Gardens, and discover true stories about plants and animals in our Nature Lab. See and touch more than 2,000 spectacular specimens displayed in our Gem and Mineral Hall, and enter into the vault to view diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and other exquisite gems. Our Butterfly and Spider Pavilions are open seasonally. Here you can wander through the changing ecosystem with over 30 species of fluttering butterflies all around you, or witness arachnids up close and personal.See more..
4.5Carmel Mission(1.138 reviews) - Educationally gratifying and spiritual experience Friday: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Religious Sites • History Museums
Wonderful experience reflecting on the history and spirituality of the area. One of our very dear friends had passed away just an hour before, and it was comforting to be able to light a candle for her in the sanctuary. We had the extreme good fortune and honor of being approached by and given a tour by the curator himself. A rare treat to be sure. I highly recommend visiting this historic mission while in Carmel.See more..
This beautiful space should completely be on your bucket list to visit! Gorgeous grounds, amazing museum and spectacular "church". Go for a mass - which is great as well (both indoor and outdoor). You'll need about an hour, and it's mostly handicap accessible. Go and enjoy!See more..
4.5Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum(948 reviews)from $25.00 - Great museum. A must see Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • History Museums
With a visit to the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, guests can tour the most modern presidential museum in the country to learn about Richard Nixon the man, his life, and his presidency. The twenty-eight-year-old presidential museum went through a complete renovation less than two years ago. The all-new museum features nearly 70 new major exhibits, 30 unique multi-media experiences, 11 original films, 12 custom digital interactives, 10 curated archival film sequences, more than 600 photographs, 8,000 square feet of wall murals and more than 300 artifacts. There is so much history in itself at the Nixon Library. Enjoy tours of Richard Nixon's original birthplace and boyhood home, walk through the presidential helicopter that flew four Presidents, take in the splendor of the White House East Room and pay respects at the final resting places of President and Mrs. Nixon.See more..
4.5Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum(925 reviews) - So cool! Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums • History Museums
Architecturally inspired by the Temple of Amon at Karnak, it houses the largest collection of Egyptian artifacts on exhibit in western North America, including objects from pre dynastic times through Egypt's early Islamic era.See more..
4.5Computer History Museum(774 reviews) - Awesome museum – a must for any technophile. Friday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours History Museums
It was easy to find and has a fair amount of parking. The building is a large 2 story structure but all the exhibits are on the first floor. We got a discount buying tickets online so I would suggest going online to see if you can get do the same thing. You check in at the front counter where they give you a collar tab to wear and a map. They offer tours at certain times of the day. We took the one at noon. It was fascinating. The displays are very well done and the tour guide was extremely knowledgeable. Once we finished the tour we wandered the rest of the museum. There is a group of interactive displays that teach programming and other rooms that we didn’t even get to. I plan to visit here again. Great museum. See more..
4.5Battery Point Lighthouse(727 reviews) - Northern Coast Trip - Crescent City Speciality Museums • Lighthouses • History Museums
Museum that houses many artifacts and documents related to local history.See more..
This museum documents the fascinating and tragic history of the Donner Party's journey to the west coast.See more..
4.5Tallac Historic Site(586 reviews) - Excellent Tour Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • History Museums
A Historic Site made up of 3 Estates built between 1894 and 1930. Each Estate has something different and exciting for visitors to do and see! Learn the amazing history of this area in the free museum, then stroll through the former summer homes and gardens of four wealthy gilded-age families. Guided, self-guided, and private tours are available.See more..
The remains of one of the West's most lucrative gold mines have been preserved as a historic park.See more..
4.5Bowers Museum(401 reviews) - 50 Years of Disney Archives Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Art Museums • Children's Museums • History Museums
Take a trip around the globe at the Bowers Museum! Opened in 1936, the Bowers prides itself on showcasing world-class arts and cultures in a warm, inviting space located in the heart of Orange County. Bowers has been voted "Best Museum in Orange County" by OC Register for 26 years and has organized more than 50 special exhibitions in just the past 15 years in partnership with some of the greatest museums in the world. Recent highlights include blockbusters such as Terra Cotta Warriors, Mummies: Treasures from the British Museum, Guo Pei: Couture Beyond, and Inside the Walt Disney Archives. Over 100,000 square feet and surrounded by lush gardens, the Bowers campus includes a 296 seat auditorium, 12,000 square feet of event space, a Patina-owned Tangata Restaurant, a robust Gallery Store, 8 permanent exhibitions, and spectacular featured exhibits on rotation, to ensure a full day of engaging fun with every visit. Bowers Museum, bringing the world to you.See more..
4.5National Steinbeck Center(388 reviews) - A nice museum Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums • Art Museums • History Museums
A celebration and exploration of the well-known author's work through multi-sensory exhibits, priceless artifacts and live theater performances.See more..
4.5Cabot's Pueblo Museum(378 reviews) - Quirky "Road Side" Attraction with Hirsoty Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM History Museums
The structure is hand-made, created from reclaimed and found objects. The Pueblo is four-stories, 5,000 square feet and includes 35 rooms, 150 windows and 65 doors. Visitors will notice many unique features: including windows and doors collected and reassembled from abandoned homesteads, old telephone poles, buck board wagon parts and many other materials used creatively.On the guided tour, visitors journey through the life of Cabot Yerxa and his family including artifacts collected from their adventures dating back over 100 years. Hear his story from the Dakota Territory to Mexico, Cuba, Alaska, France, throughout California and the Southwest, including the founding of Desert Hot Springs, California.See more..
4.5Mission Inn Museum(346 reviews) - Excellent Historical Resource for the Mission Inn Friday: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums • Architectural Buildings • Art Museums • History Museums
Nonprofit Museum and Foundation which preserves, interprets, and promotes the history of the National Historic Landmark Mission Inn Hotel & Spa. Independent organization offering free museum exhibits, guided interpretive tours, and public educational programming.See more..
Founded in 1916 as the Museum of Comparative Oology, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History has evolved to include more than 3.5 million specimens covering every aspect of natural history—from mammals, birds, and marine life to geology, astronomy, paleontology, and anthropology. Newly renovated in 2018, the Museum boasts state-of-the-art interactive exhibits for all ages, paired with the Central Coast’s only planetarium, on 17 acres of oak woodland along Mission Creek. Guests learn about the Santa Barbara region’s unique and diverse natural history and then go outside to explore nature in the Museum Backyard. Visit the website for current daily admission prices and hours. Parking is free.See more..
4.5Laws Railroad Museum(295 reviews) - Definitely check this out! History Museums
Artifacts of the Railroad Era on display, from a Death Valley Railroad motor car to train tracks and historic buildings.See more..
4.5Hoover Tower(284 reviews) - cool Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Observation Decks & Towers • History Museums
This 285-foot tower furnishes an outstanding view and houses the Hoover Institution on War, Revolution, and Peace.See more..
4.5Kern County Museum(279 reviews) - Historical visit Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM History Museums
Amazing museum and worth a visit cost $10. It takes you back to the 1800s and 1900s era, how people lived in terms of their migration to Bakerfield, their homes, their clothes, their tools, their furniture, their jobs, and their means of transportation. The museum is outdoor and built in the shape of a replicants neighborhood. Walking around the museum, you feel as if you are living in that era. It takes two hours or more to complete it.See more..
4.5Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park(273 reviews) - Gold Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours State Parks • Points of Interest & Landmarks • History Museums
Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park is a state park of California, United States, marking the discovery of gold by James W. Marshall at Sutter's Mill in 1848, sparking the California Gold Rush.See more..
4.5Catalina Island Museum(258 reviews) - Great Little Museum! Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums • History Museums
Located in the heart of Avalon, the Catalina Island Museum offers the best in art and history exhibitions, music and dance performances, lectures by guest speakers from all over the world, and the finest in silent, documentary and international film. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays, plus New Year's Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.See more..
4.5The California Route 66 Museum(237 reviews) - Nice Local Diversion Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • History Museums
The California Route 66 Museum is an Interactive museum with over 4500 Sq. Ft. of floor space and photo opportunities for the visitors to share memories in such settings as a 50’s diner, our VW Love Bus complete with hippy wigs and sunglasses for that perfect shot. You can jump up onto the 1917 Model T Ford and any one of our docents would be glad to take a picture of you and your party. We have the first Santa Monica “End of the Trails” booth that is becoming quite popular with visitors. And for those with a good sense of humor, we have an “Outhouse” built just for that photo. You will find our staff to be very friendly and informative about the road and many roadside attractions. We also have a good deal of Free handouts having to do with Route 66. A library and gift shop full of Route 66 Merchandise with DVD’s and books about the road.See more..
4.0Museum of Jurassic Technology(231 reviews) - Weird and amazing Friday: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Natural History Museums
I absolutely love this place. They have some of the most random and bizarre exhibits that you won't see anywhere else. It also has a lovely tea room and aviary. Definitely recommend it for people who enjoy things that are quirky and weird. Tickets are also very reasonably priced at $12 (definitely worth the experience).See more..
4.5Hiller Aviation Museum(214 reviews) - Flying for Everybody Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Educational sites • History Museums
The Hiller Aviation Museum preserves the legacy of flight and provides inspiration for future generations. Over forty unique and innovative aircraft are on display. Realistic flight simulators and open aircraft cockpits (including the popular Boeing 747 exhibit) ensure that every visitor gains a pilot’s eye view of the world of aviation. In every imagination there is a spark of fascination with flight. The Hiller Aviation Museum is a place where that spark is ignited and aviation comes alive. Through our Invention and Exploration Programs, you can see and touch real aircraft, sit in an airline cockpit, hold the parts of a piston engine in your hands and experience realistic flight simulation from the pilot’s seat.See more..
4.5Mariposa Museum and History Center(212 reviews) - Interesting stop in Mariposa Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
Way more interesting than you might suppose, this museum is a gem. The history of the area during the gold rush proves to be captured beautifully in displays. I love the old time general store as you enter stop in, well worth it. See more..
4.0Folsom Prison Museum(211 reviews) - Intersting Visit to Folsom Prison Museum, Folsom, Califonira History Museums
The museum contains various exhibitions, including descriptions of executions and mugshots.See more..
4.5Casa del Herrero(181 reviews) - Beautiful, classic Santa Barbara net-spanish Colonial house & special gardens. Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • History Museums
Tours are by reservation only on Wednesdays and Saturdays for those 10 years & older. Admission for the 90-minute, Docent-led tours is $25 per person. All tours are booked online via our website: http://casadelherrero.com/events/. Designated in 2009 as Santa Barbara's 4th National Historic Landmark, Casa del Herrero, built in 1925, stands today as one of the finest examples of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture. The creative manifestation of St. Louis industrialist George Fox Steedman, Casa del Herrero (House of the Blacksmith) reflects the visionary passions of its 'dream team' of designers: reknowned architect, George Washington Smith, landscape architects Lockwood de Forest and Francis T. Underhill, and antiquarians Arthur Byne and Mildred Stapley, who also helped outfit the well-known Hearst Castle.See more..
4.5Coronado Visitor Center(180 reviews) - Amazing Hotel Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Visitor Centers • History Museums
The Coronado Visitor Center is located in the lobby of the Museum of History and Art. This should be your first stop when you get to this charming and historic beach town. Friendly volunteers provide complimentary maps, brochures, discount tickets and information about events and attractions in Coronado. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Visitor Center is currently closed.See more..
4.0Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center(172 reviews) - My Favorite Tourist Attraction in SB - Without the Tourists! Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Natural History Museums • Aquariums
Discover the wonders of ocean life at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center. Located on historic Stearns Wharf, this highly interactive regional aquarium offers you close encounters with marine animals from the Santa Barbara Channel. In addition to permanent exhibits, the Sea Center hosts unique events and special educational programming. Explore the underwater world of the Santa Barbara Channel in our updated upstairs exhibit Dive In: Our Changing Channel. Encounter a Two-spot Octopus, Moon Jellies, Giant Pacific Seahorses, a California Moray, and more. Learn about the channel’s unique habitats from rocky reefs to kelp forests and see the animals that live there.See more..
4.5Sacramento History Museum(160 reviews) - Don’t miss the underground tour! Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours History Museums
Explore the rich and diverse history of our region only at the Sacramento History Museum! Don't miss our Underground and Gold Fever! Tours. Your story starts here!See more..
4.5The Haggin Museum(156 reviews) - A Stockton Treasure Friday: 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums • Art Museums • History Museums
The Haggin Museum, an art and history museum, has been referred to by Sunset magazine as “one of the undersung gems of California.” The art collection features works by noted 19th-century painters Albert Bierstadt, Rosa Bonheur, and William-Adolphe Bouguereau, along with many other American and European artists. The history displays focus on this area’s past and residents, including Charles Weber, Stockton’s founder; Benjamin Holt, inventor of the Caterpillar tractor; and Tillie Lewis, the “Tomato Queen.”See more..
Explore the West’s largest collection of railway locomotives, passenger and freight cars, streetcars, interurban electric cars, buildings and other artifacts dating from the 1870’s. Ride streetcars, interurban electric cars, and trains on the Museum railway. Visit the Museum’s collection of more than 200 streetcars and railway vehicles to experience the early days of electric, steam, and diesel railway transportation in and around Los Angeles.See more..
4.5Pacific Pinball Museum(116 reviews) - Great Place! Friday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums • Game & Entertainment Centers • History Museums
The Pacific Pinball Museum is an interactive museum offering a chronological and historical selection of rare bagatelles and early games, to over 90 playable pinball machines from the 1940’s to present day all set to "FreePlay" Throughout the museum are hand painted murals, vintage jukeboxes and rotating exhibits. We also have a room for parties, events, fundraisers and field-trips. The Pacific Pinball Museum is a must-see spot for Art, History and Science enthusiasts alike, plus you get to play Pinball! The museum was founded in 2004 and is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and preservation of Pinball, one of America's favorite pastimes. In & Out All Day Admission Fees: Adults: $20 Seniors (62 ), First Responders, Veterans/Military, Educators & Students w/ ID: $15 Family Pass (2 adults and 2 kids ages 5-17): $50 Tuesdays and Thursdays 2 for $20 All Day! Children 5-7 yrs $10 ( 4 and Under are FREE with paying adult) Just want to take a look? FREE!See more..
4.0Governor's Mansion(112 reviews) - Nancy Reagan didn't like it History Museums
Built in the late 19th century, this mansion was the official residence of the state's governor through the late 1960s.See more..
4.5Angels Camp Museum and Carriage House(108 reviews) - A hidden gem Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality & Gift Shops • History Museums
The Angels Camp Museum, gift shop, and Calaveras Visitors Bureau are all three located right inside the entrance to the museum. Home to one of the largest collections of carriages and wagons in the nation, Angels Camp Museum is an international destination with more than 30,000 square feet of exhibits on Gold Rush history. Visitors can stroll through the beautifully landscaped historical park to explore extensive indoor and outdoor exhibits that include Mark Twain, ranching, mining, and minerals, and interactive exhibits that include a human frog jump where you can try to out-jump Rosie the Ribiter and and learn how to gold pan just like the miners of 1849.See more..
The California State Mining & Mineral Museum is a specialty museum that contains fantastic crystals, gold, gemstones and mineral specimens from California and around the world. The museum houses the state’s official mineral collection and includes mining artifacts, an underground mine tunnel, an assay office and a working model of a stamp mill. One of the most amazing pieces is the “Fricot Nugget” a breathtaking 13-pound specimen of rare crystallized gold found in 1865. Learn how mining has influenced the history of and economy of California. There is a junior ranger program for kids with a prize. Come explore the amazing world of gems and mineral crystals!See more..
4.0California Museum(89 reviews) - Hidden Gem for All Ages— focus on cultural history Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours History Museums
Home of the official California Hall of Fame, the California Museum educates and enlightens visitors on California's rich history and unique influence on the world through innovation, the arts and culture. Through engaging exhibits and educational programs, the Museum inspires visitors to make their own mark on history. Long-term signature exhibitions include: • California Hall of Fame • California Indians: The First People • California Missions: A Journey Along the El Camino Real • California's Remarkable Women • Constitution Wall • Health Happens Here • Uprooted! Japanese Americans During WWII In addition, 6-8 temporary exhibitions exploring the state's history, arts and culture are also on display each year.See more..
4.5Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History(81 reviews) - Interesting Visit to Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History, Santa Cruz, CA Friday: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums • History Museums
Welcome to the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (the MAH), a place where there’s always something happening. All year long we host truly ‘only-in-Santa-Cruz’ events and exhibitions. The MAH is of, by, and for Santa Cruz County because our creative community ignites something new here every day.See more..
The Ojai Valley Museum highlights the history, art, and culture of the valley through museum exhibitions, programs, and events. Housed in a National Register Building (originally the St. Thomas Aquinas Church) the museum includes semi-permanent history exhibits, a Sespe Wilderness diorama, highlights from the permanent art collection, and a Chumash Interpretive Garden. Three major original exhibitions are mounted each year, showcasing a wide variety of subjects. The museum gift shop features items locally produced prints, cards, housewares, jewelry, toys, books, and more. A cart with free maps, magazines, and other Ojai information is available daily outside. Museum admission is $5 per adult, $1 per child 6-18. Make the Ojai Valley Museum your first stop when visiting the Ojai Valley.See more..
5.0The Kern Valley Museum(74 reviews) - An Historic Look and the Kern Valley. Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM History Museums
Revisit the Old West: Native American art, local brands, movies filmed in the Valley, art gallery, pioneer photos, mining equipment, mountain cabin, Graham Truck, stagecoach and lots more. Friendly docents will give you a guided tour and it's all free!See more..
4.5Kelley House Museum(74 reviews) - Commitment to the past with an eye on the future Historic Sites • History Museums
I don't know how they managed to designate this whole town as a living monument to 1900 but architecturally they did and they express that with pride, not with snooty attitudes. It's a wonderful little museum which exudes pride and heritage. I'm not sure the average teenager would love it but the average grownup even the least interested in history, architecture, sociology or killing time until that sunset happens on the promontory overlooking the ocean. Just spectacular. I wish I had more time to spend.See more..
Rancho Los Cerritos is the only Local, State, and National Historic Landmark in Long Beach, California. The site echoes with the rich history of indigenous, Spanish, Mexican, and American California. We provide our award-winning education programs to 30,000 students and visitors every year. The City of Long Beach designated the Rancho as an essential business and requested we re-open for the health and well-being of our community. We are proud to welcome you back to the 5-acre site's beautifully preserved historic gardens. You can stroll the gardens Wednesday through Sunday or participate in our virtual family activities at any time. We have put new safety measures in place due to Covid-19. You must wear a mask while visiting and provide us with your contact info for contact tracing. To review our full list of safety measures please visit our website.See more..
5.0Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum(67 reviews) - Great for Kids of All Ages - Don't Miss a Visit Here! Temporarily closed - Closed until Apr 1, 2023 Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Science Museums • Children's Museums • History Museums
The Museum is open from early spring to the second weekend in December. Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum is a self-supported, volunteer operated museum with a 501(c)(3) tax status. To fulfill its mission, the museum has exhibits on the history and science related to Mt. Shasta and the surrounding areas. There are many hands-on activities for children and adults. The museum shares the same grounds as a state fish hatchery, where visitors love to view and feed the fish. The Museum consists of three large exhibit halls and an events room for special activities and displays. New exhibits are installed at the museum on a regular basis. A changing array of special installations including quilt shows and art displays are arranged every 6 weeks in the Events Room.See more..
4.5Kimberly Crest House & Gardens(62 reviews) - Kimberly Crest Mansion and Gardens is a Great Visit! Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Gardens • History Museums
Kimberly Crest House & Gardens is a 6-¼ acre estate in Redlands, CA featuring a Victorian Chateau and Italian Renaissance styled gardens. The house was built by Mrs. Cornelia Hill in 1897. In 1905 the home was purchased by John Alfred and Helen Cheney Kimberly who added the gardens. After the Kimberly’s death the house was inherited by their daughter, Mrs. Mary Kimberly-Shirk, who donated the house to the “people of Redlands” and founded Kimberly-Shirk Association. The estate is now owned and operated by Kimberly-Shirk Association, a 501-C3 Non-Profit organization on behalf of the people of Redlands and is a historical landmark. The interior of the house serves as a museum offering both public and private tours. The gardens are utilized for public events and rented for weddings and private events.See more..
