A MUSICAL REVOLUTION! CELEBRATING AMERICA’S 25OTH ANNIVERSARY WITH THE PENNYROYAL PLAYERS Join us on Saturday, November 7 at 11 am in the Banning Historic Barn when the fabulous Pennyroyal Players… Read More
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2026 Banning Museum Summer Bash Celebrates America’s 250th and Phineas Banning’s 196th Birthday
This year’s Banning Museum Summer Bash, held on August 15th, marked two occasions at once: Phineas Banning’s 196th birthday and America’s 250th anniversary. “This year’s Summer Bash celebrates both our… Read More
Banning Museum Summer Bash Debuts In August
Friends of Banning Museum are excited to share some news! For many years, we have celebrated the birthday of Phineas Banning with an evening of music, community, and fun. In… Read More
Creating Banning Park
Third in the Keeping History Alive Series, “Creating Banning Park” will be presented by Museum Director, Michael Sanborn in the Historic Banning Barn on Saturday, March 7 at 11 am…. Read More
Wisteria Regale Set to Return
On Saturday, March 21, Friends of Banning Museum will hold our annual fundraiser, Wisteria Regale. Guests will enjoy live entertainment provided by the nostalgic dance troupe, Atomic Cherry Bombs and… Read More
From Darkness to Light: Discovering Harriett Mason
The “Keeping History Alive Series” continues on February 7 at 11 am in the Historic Banning Barn with a fascinating talk by Museum Director, Michael Sanborn on the remarkable figure,… Read More
Author, James Tejani to Discuss His Award-Winning Book, A Machine to Move Ocean and Earth
Join us on Saturday, January 17 at 11am in the Banning Historic Barn to hear renowned local author, James Tejani tell the untold story of the Port of Los Angeles… Read More
Victorian Christmas Is December 6!
Christmas will be here before we know it! Mark your calendars today for Saturday, December 6 from 12 pm – 4 pm for the holiday event of the season, Victorian… Read More
POSTPONED “Pieicin’ It Together” Performance
POSTPONED! DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER THE SHOW IS CANCELLED FOR NOVEMBER 15 BUT WILL BE RESCHEDULED IN 2026. Travel from Vermont to California, bringing the stories of the American West… Read More
Urgent Preservation Needed at the Banning House
Today, we face an urgent need: the brick foundation wall under the northeast corner of the Banning House needs immediate repair to protect this historic landmark. The cost of this… Read More