Saturday, February 11 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Banning Museum Stagecoach Barn 401 East M Street Wilmington, CA 90744 Join us in celebrating Valentine’s Day with an enchanting afternoon of specially selected teas, an elegant light luncheon and live music. This is not your mother’s tea! Don’t forget to don your hats, gloves and finery.... Read More
Join us on Saturday, December 2 and Sunday, December 3 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. as we kick off the holiday season in grand style at the Banning Museum’s Annual Victorian Christmas Celebration and Open House! Due to the generosity of our sponsors, event admission is FREE! Visitors will enjoy period entertainment, tours of... Read More
For over 30 years, each year during the first full weekend of December, we kick off the Holidays with Victorian Christmas. This year, over two days, thousands of visitors enjoyed a walk through of the decorated Mansion, trolley rides to the Drum Barracks, Santa Claus, children’s crafts in the Barn, a working blacksmith, food and... Read More
On Monday, June 4, we celebrated the wonderful volunteers who make this Museum what it is. We would not be where we are today without the service of so many who cherish this amazing place. Thank you to each and everyone of the volunteers who gave their time this year, over 10,000 hours logged for... Read More
Important update on the lecture this Saturday. There is a community event happening in Banning Park at the same time as the lecture. Just drive to the front gate of the Banning Museum and security will direct you where to park. Call 310-548-2005 if you have questions. See you there! Join us for this Keeping History... Read More
RAIN or SHINE! Join us on Saturday, December 1 and Sunday, December 2 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. as we kick off the holiday season in grand style at the Banning Museum’s Annual Victorian Christmas Celebration and Open House! Due to the generosity of our sponsors, event admission is FREE! Visitors will enjoy period... Read More
RAIN OR SHINE! Join us on Saturday, December 7 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. as we kick off the holiday season in grand style at the Banning Museum’s Annual Victorian Christmas Celebration and Open House! Due to the generosity of our sponsors, event admission is FREE! Visitors will enjoy period entertainment, a walk through... Read More
RESERVATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT. Join us for the first-ever, Wisteria Garden Party when we will honor our Wisteria Scholarship winners in the beautiful Howard Rose Garden. Come enjoy gourmet refreshments, a hosted bar, live music, a silent auction and raffle, complimentary professional photos and an exclusive look at a special house display... Read More
RESERVATIONS FOR THIS EVENT ARE NOW CLOSED The Phineas Banning Birthday Celebration will be held onsite at the Banning Museum for the first time in two years! Join us on Saturday, August 20 as we celebrate the “Father of the Los Angeles Harbor” with live country and classic rock music by local band, JB and... Read More
The Friends of Banning Museum are thrilled to announce the return of the annual Wisteria Regale, our largest fundraiser for the Banning Museum. The event will be held on March 25, 2023, Saturday from 5 - 9 PM. The theme for this year’s event is “The Time Machine.” Guests are invited to dress in... Read More
THE EVENT TONIGHT IS STILL ON! Step into the past and join us for an enchanting outdoor celebration on the historic grounds of the Banning Museum! Let the rhythmic tunes of the Big Lucky Band transport you to the 1950s, setting the perfect ambiance for a memorable evening. Swing and sway to the... Read More
The 2023 Victorian Christmas will be held on December 2 from 12pm – 4pm. Admission is FREE! Join us as we will kick off the holidays with festive activities the whole family can enjoy including a walk-through tour of the decorated Banning House, a horse-drawn carriage ride to the Drum Barracks, a visit with Santa... Read More