The San Bernardino County Museum, in Redlands, California, is a regional museum with exhibits and collections in cultural and natural history. The museum’s galleries include a Hall of History, a Hall of Earth Sciences, a Hall of Biodiversity, and Remember Ramps.
Shown above is a portion of the Hall of History.
Shown above is a portion of the Mountain Man exhibit.
The ramp from the main floor to the courtyard is lined with Native American displays.
Shown above is a display which was being prepared.
Shown above is a display which was being prepared.
Outdoor Displays
The Museum has an outdoor courtyard which features displays about railroads, mining and logging.
Shown above is the Osbun Waterwheel, built in 1891, which powered the generator for the first electric lights in Redlands.
The courtyard also has a small turtle pond.
Railroad Display
Timber Industry
The big wheels shown above were used for hauling logs.
The photograph shown above shows the big wheels in use.
Exploration Station
The Exploration Station is a live animal discovery center.
The Exploration Station provides interactive and hands-on programs for children.
Shown above is an Alaska Brown Bear (Ursus actos middendorffi).
Museums 101
More from the San Bernardino County Museum:
Museums 101: Bird Eggs (Photo Diary)
Museums 101: Water Birds, Arctic Birds (Photo Diary)
Museums 101: Southern California Mining (Photo Diary)
Museums 101: Visions of Southern California (Photo Diary)
Museums 101: California Transportation (Photo Diary)
Museums 101: Electrification (Photo Diary)