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Museums & Historic Sites
The San Bernardino area is rich in history, much of which
is preserved in local museums and historic sites. Whether you prefer
natural history or the decorative arts, you'll find a place to explore
in the San Bernardino area.
Museums and historic sites are listed by city.
San Bernardino
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San Bernardino County Museum
A regional museum with exhibits and collections in cultural and
natural history.
2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands
Web site: www.co.san-bernardino.ca.us/museum/
(909) 307-2669
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A Special Place
A hands-on children's museum, featuring a disability exhibit, puppet
theater, costume areas, turtle and saltwater reef tanks, hospital
room, old-fashioned school house.
1003 East Highland Avenue, San
Bernardino
(909) 881-1201
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Robert V. Fullerton Art Museum
The Museum's permanent collection represents various periods and regions but focuses on contemporary art, ceramics, and ancient art, including what is considered one of the largest collections of Ancient Egyptian Antiquities west of the Mississippi River. Approximately 8,500 square feet of gallery space permits a continuous display of the museum's permanent holdings as well as a dynamic and diverse schedule of visiting exhibitions.
5500 University Parkway, San Bernardino
(909) 537-7373
Web site: http://museum.csusb.edu
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Heritage House
Restored Victorian home and research library. Open by appointment
only.
796 North "D" Street, San Bernardino
(909) 883-0750
Cherry Valley
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Edward-Dean Museum of Decorative Arts
This museum began as a private museum and was the home of two
art collectors and antique dealers. It was eventually purchased
by the County and is maintained as a magnificent collection of
decorative arts, fine furniture, paintings by masters, porcelain,
crystal, Persian carpets, oriental treasures, and more.
9401 Oak Glen Road, Cherry Valley
(909) 845-2626
Colton
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Agua Mansa Museum
Oldest settlement in San Bernardino Valley. Archaeological exhibits
surrounding cemetery and village church.
2001 East Agua Mansa Road, Colton
(909) 370-2091
Redlands
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Asistencia Mission de San Gabriel
The Asistencia is operated by the San Bernardino County Museum and
is well worth a visit. It was built between 1830 and 1834 by the
Franciscan Fathers of Mission San Gabriel. The restored structures
house a wedding chapel and a museum.
26930 Barton Road, Redlands
(909) 793-5402
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Kimberly Crest
An 1897 French chateau-style home with original furnishings, formal
Italian gardens and citrus groves.
1325 Prospect Drive, Redlands
(909) 792-2111
Web site: www.kimberlycrest.org
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Lincoln Memorial Shrine
The Lincoln Memorial Shrine houses the largest collection of Lincoln
artifacts and Civil War material west of the Mississippi. Robert
Watchorn, former president of Union Oil, had the monument built
in 1932 and donated his substantial Lincoln collection along with
an endowment to fund the shrine.
125 West Vine Street, Redlands
(909) 798-7636
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Redlands Historical Glass Museum
The only glass museum on the West Coast, featuring collections of
antique American glassware dating from the early 1800's to contemporary
times.
1157 Orange Street, Redlands
(909) 798-0868
http://historicalGLASSmuseum.com
Victorville
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California Route 66 Museum
Contemporary art work exhibits of "Main Street of America",
and memorabilia that are continually changing as well as featuring
a library about historic Route 66.
16849 "D" Street, Victorville
(760) 261-US66 or (760) 951-0436
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