MILLIKEN MUSEUM

LOS BANOS, CA

The Milliken Museum in Los Banos, CA is a unique local attraction that celebrates the pioneer spirit of the San Joaquin Valley. Founded in 1915, the Museum is housed in a historic two-story adobe building that was once the home of rancher Joseph Milliken and his five children. The Museum features a collection of over 2,000 artifacts, photographs, documents and other memorabilia related to the early settlers of the area. Visitors to the Museum can explore the exhibits, which include a replicated turn-of-the-century general store, a blacksmith shop, a model railroad and a working grist mill.

The Museum also offers a variety of educational programs, including special events, lectures and workshops. Special exhibits include a wide range of topics, including the history of the San Joaquin Valley, local Native American cultures, the development of agriculture and the evolution of the region’s transportation systems. The Museum also houses a research library and archives, making it a valuable resource for historians, genealogists and other researchers.

The Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 4pm and admission is free. The Museum also offers special tours and activities for school and community groups. Milliken Museum is an important part of the local heritage and an excellent place to learn about the history of the San Joaquin Valley.

MILLIKEN MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in LOS BANOS CA. US MID #8400602048

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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• telephone: 2098265505

MILLIKEN MUSEUM SOCIETY
PO BOX 2294
LOS BANOS
CA
93635

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