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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October Tour Revisions/Closures
Please be advised that there will be NO 3:30 tour on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Please be advised that there will be NO TOURS on October 20 & 22, 2026…. Read More
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
“Get To Know Us” New Volunteer Reception- Friday, August 21, 2026
Become a Banning Volunteer! We Need You! The Banning Museum is seeking volunteers and will host a “Get to Know Us” reception on Friday, August 21 at 10:30 a.m. The… Read More
July Museum Closures
The Banning Museum will be closed for tours on: Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4, 2026
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