KERN VALLEY MUSEUM

KERNVILLE, CA

Kernville Saloon
Kernville Saloon Credit: Thomas Hawk

The Kern Valley Museum in Kernville, CA is a non-profit educational organization established in 1981 to preserve and share the history of the Kern Valley region. The museum is located in the old Kernville School building, originally built in 1891. The museum features seven permanent exhibits, including displays on Native Americans, pioneer life, the gold rush era, the logging industry, and the founding of the town of Kernville. The museum also houses a research library with a large collection of local and regional history and genealogy resources.

The museum offers a variety of educational programs, including guided tours, lectures, and workshops. Visitors can explore the exhibits and learn about the area’s history through interactive displays and activities. The museum also features an outdoor area with native plants, trees, and shrubs, as well as a picnic area.

The Kern Valley Museum is open from April through October, Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. Admission is free, though donations are welcome. The museum also offers a variety of special events throughout the year, including art shows, music festivals, and other educational activities.

KERN VALLEY MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in KERNVILLE CA. US MID #8400602731

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: $ 31,714 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Contact KERN VALLEY MUSEUM

KERN RIVER VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 651
KERNVILLE
CA
93238

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KERN VALLEY MUSEUM Information

MID # 8400602731
Name KERN RIVER VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name KERN VALLEY MUSEUM
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 953702689
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 31,714
REVENUE 31,714
LAT/LONG 35.753303, -118.425114
CODES FIPS State Code: 06
FIPS County Code: 029
US Census Tract: 005201
US Census Block: 7026