Museum Membership - Free!; Adults - $8.00; Seniors (60+ years of age) - $7.00; Students (ages 13-17) - $7.00; Students (ages 6-12) - $6.00; Children (ages 3-5) - $5.00; Children under 3 years old are admitted free (except during Safe Halloween)
The Kern County Museum is a 16-acre facility offering visitors a glimpse into the 1868 to 1945 period of local history. Natural history displays, exhibits on the native people of the area and thousands of artifacts are on view at the main museum.
anthropology, archaeology, archives, basketry, birds, ceramics, costumes, decorative arts, ethnic & tribal art, ethnology, folk art, furniture, history, jewelry, mammals, mineralogy, paleontology, photography, textiles
exhibitions, children's classes, concerts, community heritage projects, demonstrations, living history program, research, guided tours, outreach to schools, fundraising events
parking, wheelchair access to free parking
We’ll kick off the event with a virtual day on Wednesday, July 24, hosted in collaboration with the Association of Midwest Museums (AMM). Then, we’ll gather in-person at the Hilton Columbus at Easton from July 31-August 3 for sessions, networking, and museum exploration. See the conference listing for Association of Midwest Museums for more deetails.
The SCFM Annual Conference is a time where we can celebrate the impact that museums have made on the state of South Carolina. It’s a time where we can share our successes, learn from our challenges, and grow as museum professionals.
We look forward to this year's conference September 16-18, 2024 in Laurens, SC. This year's theme is Fostering Community: There is No Museum Without "Us."
For more information, please call !!! or email scfm@scmuseums.org ;.
Theme: Building Communit
Forge connections with peers, share successes, and tackle challenges together. This biennial event leaves museum professionals feeling inspired
Gain insights, strategies, and practical wisdom for elevating your museum or cultural center's influence
Participate in hands-on workshops designed to turn inspiration into actionable strategies. Leave with the tools you need to grow, learn, and make a difference.
FAM 2024 Annual Conference & Exposition will be held
October 13 – 16 in Daytona Beach!!
Please hold these dates. Watch our FAM website for more conference details.
CAM is hard at work planning for the 2025 conference, set to take place from February 18–22, 2025 in San Francisco. We look forward to highlighting best practices and innovative ideas from California's museum community
The California Association of Museums is excited to continue offering in-person programming for 2025. We will not be requiring proof of COVID vaccination/s, but highly encourage vaccination and boosters. For the health and safety of our colleagues, masks are also encouraged (but not required). Capacity and spaces will be thoughtfully considered in the planning of this event.
For more information, please email programs@calmuseums.org.