Great museum that shows you how big these sequoia trees are. Gives you a history of the park and…read morewhat is done to preserve the park. This place also has a store. The people are helpful. This is also the place to get a stamp if you have a parks passport. They also have restrooms nearby.

The Giant Foresf Museum within Sequoia National Park is small but informative. It is all housed in…read moreone large room but it offers plenty of information about the Sequoia trees. They also offer talks and hikes depending on the day of the week you are there. My family enjoyed the free 2 hour snowshoe hike through the woods. It is definitely worth a short stop if only to learn more about the Sequoia trees.

I've passed by this place for years and finally went! It's…read moresuch a fun place. Self tour which gives you as much time as you want to see everything. Cool to learn all the different movies that have been filmed in the area. My fiancé and I went on a drive to see the iron man site as well. Highly recommend seeing this place, they ask for $8 donation. And have a cute gift shop as well.

Lots of history, fun walking through memory lane, when they really had good movies and actors.read more

First time here with the kiddos and their little cousins! They had a blast! And I'm just at awe…read moreevery corner I look and go to! Down to the restroom with the tiny tiny toilets for the littles! Lol! Love the fact there's kid friendly washing stations through the museum making it easy for the kids. The indoor treehouse has cameras on the outside so parents can keep an eye on the littles while they are in the treehouse which is awesome! The entire time we were there I saw workers tidy up and sanitize and clean the whole time so that is reassuring! Like the indoor didn't impress me enough.. when we went outside.. I was mind blown at how much is outside and how even cuter it is! They had balance bikes with helmet and a track for kiddos, fishing, building, learning to milk a cow, dinosaurs, farmers market, and so much more! Also, kid friend height table and benches perfect for snacking and breaks. Is to note there isn't any food or drinks available for purchase at the museum but we were able to bring our snacks. Price point was so affordable especially for the experience and what they offer for the kids. We will definitely recommend this place and would highly likely return!

Heard this is a great place for young kiddos, and boy that rumor was true! Our kids loved it! Our…read morekids were entertained the whole time. Loved all the hands on activities. Everything from a fish aquarium, to a fire truck, slides , kitchen, and more. Could have spent the day here , if they were open longer. They have an outdoor area, however was closed due to the rain. Will be back to check it out though. Only open to the public four days a week, other days closed for field trips. Can be pricey $15 for kids one and up and $10 per adult; $7.50 for seniors. Can add up quickly for large families.

**This review is from August 2025**…read more We lucked out on our drive back from Yosemite. On a whim, we turned into a neighborhood in Independence to look at some early 1900s homes and noticed what appeared to be a small museum. When we walked in, we were greeted by the nicest woman, who warmly welcomed us and mentioned there were clean restrooms in the back. They were, without question, the cleanest bathrooms we encountered during our entire trip. The museum was much larger than we expected. One side featured a beautiful collection of Native American baskets in a wide range of shapes, all with intricate and impressive designs. The other side was filled with historical artifacts from the region, offering a fascinating glimpse into the area's past. Eastern California Museum turned out to be one of the most memorable stops of our trip. Edited to add: We made the three-hour drive back to the museum last month so we could spend more time exploring. It was another great experience

This museum is a real gem. It has a big Native American basket collection on display. They might be…read moreutilitarian objects, but they are also very beautiful. They have a lot of interesting Native American and historic artifacts covering local history. On our visit, we were lucky to come across the volunteers with the Carson and Colorado railway firing up the Slim Princess #18. It's not everyday that you hearing a steam locomotive fired up. The volunteers shared information about #18, which they lovingly restored. While they don't offer rides, they are very happy to talk about the history of the train and the work that has gone into it's restoration. This is a worthwhile stop on any trip to eastern California. And don't forget to stop by the Carson and Colorado to see what they're up to. https://carsoncolorado.com/

My wife and I paid $3 each for a tour through this house, and it was cool. We did not have any…read moredefinite ghost experiences, but a sliding door did close while we were in the room. The tour guide said it was because of the house being old and moving, but who knows. They do guided tours all year round, telling you the history of the family who lived here, but they ONLY do the ghost tour starting in October, the cooler (temperatured) months. Overall, it was an interesting experience. Beautiful house inside and out. It's definitely worth it!

Wow ! We loved this house !! First things first it's only $3 to get a detailed tour !! Heather was…read morevery kind and made us feel right at home , suggesting there paranormal events (that we will be attending ) and making sure we knew all the spooky points in the most appealing ways ! The house is all completely original and I'm so thankful everyone has worked so hard to keep it that way . Pearle would be so proud!

The kids love collecting Junior Ranger badges, so we always make a point to visit the visitor…read morecenter. This time, we were fortunate to meet the most knowledgeable and professional park ranger we've ever encountered. He patiently explained the park's highlights to the kids, showed them how to estimate the age of trees, and shared so much fascinating information about sequoia trees. He also gave us excellent advice on the best route to take. We truly felt lucky to have met him.

Although small, I found Foothills Visitors Center to be a good initial pitstop before driving…read moredeeper into the Sequoias. There was plenty of parking near the entrance but it fills up quickly after 10AM. There was a small patch of greenery out front along with trash cans and bathrooms. There was free wifi provided. There was a small exhibit indoors sharing some of the wildlife and history of the Sequoias. There was also a section dedicated to significant female figures involved with the national park in light of Women's History Month. There were a few souvenirs for sale, most of them being similar to those found at the Giant Forest Museum. There was also a stamp station for those collecting them for their passports. Good starting station to urinate and wash up before the long drive.

Well what can you say about a small town museum. This one is connected with The Exeter Courthouse…read moreGallery that exhibits a great variety of artwork on the weekends. The gallery is one of the finest small art galleries in the valley and has hosted many top notch artists from the west with their shows. The museum houses a collection of both local and regional history and is known to exhibit a surprising number of exceptionally rare artifacts from California history. I have seen documents from the Civil War Union army encampment, Camp Babbitt, located over in Visalia. The Union army posted the camp there to quell the Confederate sympathizers living in the southern San Joaquin Valley, and although it did so, it was at a price. The area is still a bastion of people from southern states, even today. Every museum has Native American artifacts and this one is no exception. For a small museum there is a very nice collection of many types of Native American artifacts from the past. Best of all there are video screens playing all the time with local historic photographs from the area. I am not saying this is the best museum I've ever visited, but for a small community, it holds its own for quality and collections. It really is a "Gotta See" place to visit when you are in Exeter at the antique shops and murals.

This museum is inside a park. It is very informative of the history of this place. It has something…read morefor everyone. When I went to the museum they also had like other small business and interactive areas. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone.

This museum is a gem with a large display of indigenous baskets, tools and information; antique…read moreguns and saddles, model trains, historical dress and town information in the main building. I especially enjoyed the various antique typewriters and the recreated doctors and dentists office (scary looking x-ray and drilling equipment). The new agricultural farm worker history and implement building was very informative with details on each wave of immigrant workers and what they contributed to the community and to farming. There are several out buildings such as one room schools, a residence, a printing building which have been moved to this site along with a blacksmith shop, farm implement shed and a very interesting historic rail caboose. Be sure and visit

We stayed in Tulare to visit the Sequoia National Park. We had an extra day to explore and we found…read moreout about AgVentures on the internet. When we got there, the door was locked but they opened for us and we were the only visitors at that time. They turned the lights on and we got to explore on our own. It was amazing to see the different farming equipment over time. It was cool that these were donated to the museum. Some equipment we were able to climb on and touch and others not but it was a great experience. There was also an area where they had information about dairy farms. We learned how they get the milk and how they process it. It was cool that they had a fake cow and you were able to try to milk it to see how the milk pump works! (It seemed a lot nicer and gentler than the breastmilk pumps ) It was fun and if you are in town I would recommend you visit this place. It's good for families with kids but also adults if you are curious to learn more about farming (the history of farming).

This is the little museum inside the International Agricultural Center. It's a free museum, free…read moreparking and clean bathrooms. There are some interesting old American built tractors including one that was invented and built in California. A few old pickup trucks and other equipment representing farming in the past. A lot simple facts presented and easily understood. California makes a lot of money for the USA in food & agriculture which means a lot of tax dollars. More than $6.5 Billion of California food & agricultural products are shipping around the world - more than any other state in the USA. About 99% of Almonds, Artichokes, Dates, Figs, Raisins, Kiwifruit, Olives, ClingPeaches, Persimmons, Pistachios, dried plums, walnuts consumed in the world are produced in California. Amazing stat. 90% of US wine production is here in California. And a lot of terrific wine is consumed here too. Lol. Trade war on food would really hurt our economic.