Great museum that shows you how big these sequoia trees are. Gives you a history of the park and…read morewhat is done to preserve the park. This place also has a store. The people are helpful. This is also the place to get a stamp if you have a parks passport. They also have restrooms nearby.

The Giant Foresf Museum within Sequoia National Park is small but informative. It is all housed in…read moreone large room but it offers plenty of information about the Sequoia trees. They also offer talks and hikes depending on the day of the week you are there. My family enjoyed the free 2 hour snowshoe hike through the woods. It is definitely worth a short stop if only to learn more about the Sequoia trees.

Cool place to stop and check out. I never knew so many movies were filmed in this area. A lot of…read morewesterns of course but movies like G.I. Jane, Tremors, Django, Iron Man. Some I can remember of the top of my head. There are thousands in there and a lot of memorable. Photography is strongly discouraged. Really cool place.

Local film history featuring past and recent film and television productions shot on site at the…read morenearby Alabama Hills (featuring exotic and western back drops and terrains). Many behind the scenes and little known production stories about the filmmakers and actors are featured in this venue. Suggested museum donations is $8. There's no charge to visit the lobby or gift shop. A must see for movie fans and of local history!

I love that Visalia has places for kids to have fun creative & safe environment! My son is 1yr &…read moreabsolutely loves this place! We enjoyed his 1st bday here. My friend's children also have had parties we enjoyed here! The space is huge and has different rooms to enjoy! Our favorite is outside my son loves the bikes and track also the fishing is a lot of fun! It's all clean and organized which we love! The staff is always friendly & helpful especially setting up for parties!

Heard this is a great place for young kiddos, and boy that rumor was true! Our kids loved it! Our…read morekids were entertained the whole time. Loved all the hands on activities. Everything from a fish aquarium, to a fire truck, slides , kitchen, and more. Could have spent the day here , if they were open longer. They have an outdoor area, however was closed due to the rain. Will be back to check it out though. Only open to the public four days a week, other days closed for field trips. Can be pricey $15 for kids one and up and $10 per adult; $7.50 for seniors. Can add up quickly for large families.

**This review is from August 2025**…read more We lucked out on our drive back from Yosemite. On a whim, we turned into a neighborhood in Independence to look at some early 1900s homes and noticed what appeared to be a small museum. When we walked in, we were greeted by the nicest woman, who warmly welcomed us and mentioned there were clean restrooms in the back. They were, without question, the cleanest bathrooms we encountered during our entire trip. The museum was much larger than we expected. One side featured a beautiful collection of Native American baskets in a wide range of shapes, all with intricate and impressive designs. The other side was filled with historical artifacts from the region, offering a fascinating glimpse into the area's past. Eastern California Museum turned out to be one of the most memorable stops of our trip. Edited to add: We made the three-hour drive back to the museum last month so we could spend more time exploring. It was another great experience

This museum is a real gem. It has a big Native American basket collection on display. They might be…read moreutilitarian objects, but they are also very beautiful. They have a lot of interesting Native American and historic artifacts covering local history. On our visit, we were lucky to come across the volunteers with the Carson and Colorado railway firing up the Slim Princess #18. It's not everyday that you hearing a steam locomotive fired up. The volunteers shared information about #18, which they lovingly restored. While they don't offer rides, they are very happy to talk about the history of the train and the work that has gone into it's restoration. This is a worthwhile stop on any trip to eastern California. And don't forget to stop by the Carson and Colorado to see what they're up to. https://carsoncolorado.com/

My wife and I paid $3 each for a tour through this house, and it was cool. We did not have any…read moredefinite ghost experiences, but a sliding door did close while we were in the room. The tour guide said it was because of the house being old and moving, but who knows. They do guided tours all year round, telling you the history of the family who lived here, but they ONLY do the ghost tour starting in October, the cooler (temperatured) months. Overall, it was an interesting experience. Beautiful house inside and out. It's definitely worth it!

Wow ! We loved this house !! First things first it's only $3 to get a detailed tour !! Heather was…read morevery kind and made us feel right at home , suggesting there paranormal events (that we will be attending ) and making sure we knew all the spooky points in the most appealing ways ! The house is all completely original and I'm so thankful everyone has worked so hard to keep it that way . Pearle would be so proud!

Nice little pit stop if you need any information and there is also a small gift shop in there.read more

Although small, I found Foothills Visitors Center to be a good initial pitstop before driving…read moredeeper into the Sequoias. There was plenty of parking near the entrance but it fills up quickly after 10AM. There was a small patch of greenery out front along with trash cans and bathrooms. There was free wifi provided. There was a small exhibit indoors sharing some of the wildlife and history of the Sequoias. There was also a section dedicated to significant female figures involved with the national park in light of Women's History Month. There were a few souvenirs for sale, most of them being similar to those found at the Giant Forest Museum. There was also a stamp station for those collecting them for their passports. Good starting station to urinate and wash up before the long drive.

Well what can you say about a small town museum. This one is connected with The Exeter Courthouse…read moreGallery that exhibits a great variety of artwork on the weekends. The gallery is one of the finest small art galleries in the valley and has hosted many top notch artists from the west with their shows. The museum houses a collection of both local and regional history and is known to exhibit a surprising number of exceptionally rare artifacts from California history. I have seen documents from the Civil War Union army encampment, Camp Babbitt, located over in Visalia. The Union army posted the camp there to quell the Confederate sympathizers living in the southern San Joaquin Valley, and although it did so, it was at a price. The area is still a bastion of people from southern states, even today. Every museum has Native American artifacts and this one is no exception. For a small museum there is a very nice collection of many types of Native American artifacts from the past. Best of all there are video screens playing all the time with local historic photographs from the area. I am not saying this is the best museum I've ever visited, but for a small community, it holds its own for quality and collections. It really is a "Gotta See" place to visit when you are in Exeter at the antique shops and murals.

Looks unassuming from the outside with a tiny entry door, but there's a wealth of history waiting…read moreto be discovered here! I came on a Sunday and practically had the entire place to myself! I would say this is at least 2 museums rolled into one and they integrate different aspects of Tulare County history. Come to Mooney Grove Park, which I learned is the oldest county park in California! Entrance to the park was free when I came, not sure if and when they charge. Also, coming to the museum is free! You can make a donation if you wish. The museum is a self-guided, go at your own pace type of experience. There are lots of information boards to help you as you go. There is an inside area with a few rooms full of displays. Then there is an outdoors area that is the Pioneer Village with historical buildings, farm equipment, and other things about life in a by-gone era. I was actually fascinated with the Barber Shop's Duart Permanent Wave Machine (hair perm machine). I thought they were antique electric razors at first, but upon a closer look, I read what it was and later looked it up online. The things women suffer through for a change-up, in this case, a Perm!! And in the Dental Office, there's an old X-Ray Machine. Did you see the 1916 Cadillac?!?! For some reason, I love the Cadillac brand. If you venture a little further out, there's a huge warehouse-like building labeled Farm Labor & Agriculture Museum. There's also an AG Equipment Barn around to the side. I didn't go there, so I can't say what it's like. It was interesting to see the cultural groups and when they came to Tulare County. There's quite a lot to see in this place! I'm sure even if you come a few times, you'll see something you missed previously!

Fun stop surrounded by a lovely park that is great for picnics and shade on a hot day. Has plenty…read moreof outside restrooms and some playgrounds for the kids. There may be some barbecues

We stayed in Tulare to visit the Sequoia National Park. We had an extra day to explore and we found…read moreout about AgVentures on the internet. When we got there, the door was locked but they opened for us and we were the only visitors at that time. They turned the lights on and we got to explore on our own. It was amazing to see the different farming equipment over time. It was cool that these were donated to the museum. Some equipment we were able to climb on and touch and others not but it was a great experience. There was also an area where they had information about dairy farms. We learned how they get the milk and how they process it. It was cool that they had a fake cow and you were able to try to milk it to see how the milk pump works! (It seemed a lot nicer and gentler than the breastmilk pumps ) It was fun and if you are in town I would recommend you visit this place. It's good for families with kids but also adults if you are curious to learn more about farming (the history of farming).

This is the little museum inside the International Agricultural Center. It's a free museum, free…read moreparking and clean bathrooms. There are some interesting old American built tractors including one that was invented and built in California. A few old pickup trucks and other equipment representing farming in the past. A lot simple facts presented and easily understood. California makes a lot of money for the USA in food & agriculture which means a lot of tax dollars. More than $6.5 Billion of California food & agricultural products are shipping around the world - more than any other state in the USA. About 99% of Almonds, Artichokes, Dates, Figs, Raisins, Kiwifruit, Olives, ClingPeaches, Persimmons, Pistachios, dried plums, walnuts consumed in the world are produced in California. Amazing stat. 90% of US wine production is here in California. And a lot of terrific wine is consumed here too. Lol. Trade war on food would really hurt our economic.