Between the permanent exhibits and the special events, this is a great place to spend an afternoon. We especially enjoy the duck stamp and wildlife art exhibit in November, and we were sad that we had to miss it this year. The Hanna bird permanent exhibit is worth the trip by itself.
This museum is a good excursion if you are in Redlands. It has a great mineral collection, a mammal section, insect displays, bird floor, and human history of the region. I spent a couple of hours there, and learned a lot. Bring a sweater. The AC was chilly.
In the entire I.E., this is one of the very best place for families with kids. Or for grownups with an interest in the history, geology/biology, and culture of the area.
This is such a nice find in Redlands. There are nice exhibits and fantastic lectures both by curators and also guest speakers. The field trips lead by Geology Curator Kathleen Springer and Paleontology Curator Eric Scott have been real highlights of learning and fun!
Spent a very nice afternoon strolling through the Desert Garden, viewing historical, geologic, mining, photography and natural history exhibits. Very educational. The Hanna Bird exhibit is especially noteworthy.
Variety of special displays that change regularly. The kids love it when it is dinosaurs. The gift shop is great and always a nice stop in a peaceful setting of a orange grove. Parking is easy...not a big deal but worth going...
This is a nice little Museum to visit. It's not huge, but not small either. There is just enough things to see here, for at least several hours.. As other reviewers have noted, they have a very large, bird collection here. There is also some rocks to view, as well as some local history and artifacts. There are also some live reptiles to view in a separate building. There is a steam train on the premise too. The price is modest, only $10 per person, and free parking.
When you want to learn for yourself or teach younger folks, this venue offers a place to profitably spend a half of a day. Lots of local information both prehistoric and historic on display. Excellent second full floor of ornithology with stuffed birds and many eggs. Other floors present local natural and social history of the area. Plus, the surrounding grounds offer much to visit and learn.
There is so much to see, plan at least 2 hours. As well as the permanent collection, while we were there a special display of antique wedding items was there.The major permanent areas are minerals, old San Bernardino, including an impressive display of papers from the time, animals native to the Southwest, and, my favorite, the upstairs display of birds of the region.Very interesting and educational way to spend an afternoon....or many, as I have done!
We take the kids ranging from 2-6 once a month they always have fun and always entertained. Good prices crowds are minimal.