Tulare County Museum

10/12/2026

🌿 Indigenous Peoples’ Day

The Tulare County Museum stands on the ancestral homelands of the Yokuts peoples.

Today, we honor their history, living traditions, and continuing relationship to the land, recognizing that their stories are an integral part of Tulare County's past, present, and future.

10/07/2026

🔥🌲 It’s Fire Prevention Week!
We’re teaming up with Agents of Discovery to help spread the word about wildfire prevention with Smokey Bear’s 82nd Birthday Mission! 🐻

Play from anywhere as you take on challenges, learn more about fire safety, and discover ways we can all help protect our communities and outdoor spaces.

📱 Download the free Agents of Discovery app or play online, then search for “Smokey Bear’s 82nd Birthday Mission” to get started!

10/06/2026

Veterans in the Classroom is back for another school year!
We started this year’s program with veteran Bill Goodreau. He visited Mrs. Miller’s 9–12th grade Speech class at Tulare Union to share his experiences and talk with the students.

A big thank you to Bill for sharing his story, and to Mrs. Miller and her students for welcoming him into their classroom!

Would your class like to welcome a veteran? The Tulare County Museum can help connect local veterans with classes so they can share their firsthand experiences with students.

🍎Visit our website to find educational resources to help guide lessons around Veterans Day in your classroom, to set up a Veterans in the Classroom visit, or to request poppies for your class to decorate for display here at the Museum.

10/02/2026

Join us this Saturday to interact with local history in a fun and exciting way! We will have Taco's Galacticos and Gabby’s Lemonade here with their amazing food and refreshments 🤗

Meet historical figures like Amelia Earhart and Walt Disney at the free Living History Day event in Visalia. See link below ⬇️

📸 Courtesy of Annie Mitchell History Room, Tulare County Library

10/02/2026

🎭 Just TWO more days until Living History Day!

History is stepping out of the museum this Saturday! Meet historical figures from our region, brought to life by local actors, hear their stories, and enjoy an afternoon of local history. ⏳

📅 Saturday, October 3 | 12–3 PM
📍 Tulare County Museum at Mooney Grove Park
🎟️ FREE admission

We’ll see you Saturday!

09/29/2026

Thanks to The The Sun-Gazette Newspaper for featuring our upcoming Archaeology Month program: Introduction to Archaeology & Cultural Resources Management!

Join us on Saturday, October 17th, from 1 to 3 PM. Archaeologist Alyssa Newcomb, MS, RPA, will share what archaeology and cultural resource management are all about. You’ll learn what archaeologists do, how they identify and protect cultural resources, and even get to handle real artefacts!

This program is free, but space is limited. Please register in advance to save your spot.

Check out the article below to learn more!

For anyone interested in unearthing some archaeological knowledge, the Tulare County Museum has something in store for you.

09/28/2026

🐻🌲 A new Agents of Discovery Mission is now available, and you can join in from any location!

Help celebrate Smokey Bear’s 82nd birthday by joining a special Agents of Discovery Mission all about wildfire prevention and staying safe outdoors. Take on fun challenges, learn how you can protect our forests and communities, and earn a special digital reward! 🔥🌲

📱 Play for free using the Agents of Discovery app or online. You can complete this Mission at home, at school, or anywhere you like!

🎁 Finish the Mission to unlock your reward: printable Smokey Bear coloring pages and activities to keep the fun going.

🔎 Just search for “Smokey Bear’s 82nd Birthday” in Agents of Discovery to get started!

09/25/2026

🍂 The Fall 2026 edition of Museum Matters is here!

Go Beyond the Exhibits to discover how a 19th-century stereoscope brought the world into people’s homes, check out our newest display, catch up on highlights from our first Multicultural Festival, and find out what’s happening this fall and winter at the Tulare County Museum.

📬 You can read the latest issue here:
https://tularecountymuseum.org/newsletters

09/24/2026

🌎 We’re at the College of the Sequoias Multicultural Fair today!

Come find the Tulare County Museum table, test your local history knowledge, and say hello! 🏛️

We’re enjoying meeting COS students and sharing a little Tulare County history along the way.

09/16/2026

🎭 Step into history at the Tulare County Museum!

Come out on Saturday, October 3 for Living History Day, a free event presented by the Museum Alliance of Tulare-Kings Counties.

Meet historical figures from our region portrayed by local actors, hear their stories firsthand, and experience local history in a whole new way.

🌮 Bring your appetite! Tacos Galácticos will have tasty food, and Fayes Lemonade will offer cool drinks as you explore.

📅 Saturday, October 3, from 12 to 3 PM
📍 Tulare County Museum, Mooney Grove Park
🎟️ Admission is free

Check out our Facebook Event page for more details.