The Kern River Valley Historical Society is celebrating over 50 years of operation! Our mission is to preserve and communicate the rich and colorful history of this region. The Kern Valley Museum in downtown Kernville, next to the Post Office, welcomes visitors to explore our rich history.
49 Big Blue Road
PO Box 651
Kernville, CA 93238
(760) 376-6683
** NOTICE **
THE MUSEUM AND ANNEX ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED THROUGH THE END OF APRIL DUE TO THE CORONA VIRUS SITUATION.
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USUAL HOURS (WHEN THE MUSEUM REOPENS):
10 am to 4 pm
Thursday through Sunday
We are regularly closed:
New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Admission is Free
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AS OF MARCH, 2021 THE MUSEUM AND ANNEX REMAIN CLOSED. HOWEVER, ONLINE EVENTS ARE BEING PLANNED, AND THIS WEBSITE IS REMAINING CURRENT, UPDATED MONTHLY.
THE MUSEUM'S PRESIDENT, ERIE JOHNSON, WILL ANNOUNCE ANY NEWS AFFECTING THE MUSEUM IN THE SADDLEBAG NEWSLETTER AS WELL AS ON THIS WEBSITE IN THE MONTHLY PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE.
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