Local author, James Tejani will discuss his award-winning book, A Machine to Move Ocean and Earth. This is a new history of frontiers, slavery, Civil War, and the search for profit and destiny on the Pacific Coast. It's the untold story of the Port of Los Angeles and its origins. This first of its kind... Read More
The “Keeping History Alive Series” rolls on with a lecture by Museum Director, Michael Sanborn on the remarkable figure, Harriett Mason. Former slave, Harriett Mason worked for the Banning Family... Read More
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
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the 2026 Wisteria Regale, the Friends of Banning Museum’s annual fundraising event. Enjoy live entertainment featuring the nostalgic Atomic Cherry Bombs dance troupe... Read More
The Museum will be closed today for the Easter Holiday. Regular tours will resume on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
The Banning Museum will be closed for tours due to an Educational Program. Regular Tours will resume on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
The Banning Museum will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day. Regular Tours will resume on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
The museum is closed on July 3 and 4 for the holiday. Tours resume on Sunday, July 5, 2026.
The museum is closed for tours today. Tours resume on Sunday, August 16, 2026.
Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary & Phineas Banning's Birthday! Join us Saturday, August 15, 2026, for the Inaugural Banning Museum Summer Bash, a reimagined summer celebration featuring live music, dancing,... Read More
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 reception will be held at the Banning... Read More
The Museum is closed for the holiday.