BISHOP MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY

BISHOP, CA

Bishop Creek View Hotel view from the Creekside Inn
Bishop Creek View Credit: Moo.The.Cow

The Bishop Museum and Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Bishop, California. It was founded in 1960 by a group of local citizens who wanted to preserve the local history and culture of the Eastern Sierra region. The museum is housed in a historic building, the former home of local rancher John Bishop, and features an array of artifacts and exhibits that illustrate the history of the area.

The museum is home to a wide variety of artifacts, including Native American artifacts, old photographs, clothing, furniture, tools, and more. It also houses an extensive research library, which includes books, journals, and other documents related to the local history of the Eastern Sierra region.

The museum also offers a wide range of educational programs and events for both adults and children. These include lectures and workshops on local history, archeology, and Native American culture, as well as special events such as festivals and art exhibits.

The Bishop Museum and Historical Society is a great resource for anyone interested in learning more about the history and culture of the Eastern Sierra region. It is a place to explore, learn, and appreciate the rich cultural heritage of the area.

BISHOP MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in BISHOP CA. US MID #8400602616

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 154,249 from tax period 201306 (YYYYMM).

Contact BISHOP MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY

BISHOP MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 363
BISHOP
CA
93515-0363

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BISHOP MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8400602616
Name BISHOP MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name BISHOP MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 952408625
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201306
INCOME 178,036
REVENUE 154,249
LAT/LONG 37.361331, -118.401141
CODES FIPS State Code: 06
FIPS County Code: 027
US Census Tract: 000400
US Census Block: 2025