Big Bear Valley Historical Society & Museum

Big Bear Valley Historical Society & Museum

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About Us

The Big Bear Valley Historical Society & Museum is a two-part organization.
From March to December, the Historical Society holds meetings and presentations on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM at Bridges Church on Knickerbocker.
From Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, the MUSEUM is open on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. 600 Greenway, Big Bear City
We have 4-6 Field Trips each year!
Check out our Webpage for more info - bigbearvalleyhistory.com
Facebook - Big Bear Valley History Museum
email - bigbearvalleyhistory@gmail.com


The Big Bear Valley Historical Society is an organization of people dedicated to preserving the rich history of the area and promoting an appreciation of its colorful and diverse heritage. In addition to hosting historical tours and featured speakers, the Society operates a Historical Museum with an extensive collection of artifacts, featuring exhibits from the indigenous Serrano Indians, the gold mining era, cowboys and cattle ranching, logging, fox farming and early winter sports.

We Preserve the Past – Present – Future

Images

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Shay Bunkhouse
Cienega Cabin - From Holcomb Valley
About us!
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Our Chuck Wagon
An Oldie but a Goodie!
Craig Baker Photo

Events

Locals Day - Bear Valley Museum - FREE for Locals!
Locals Day - Bear Valley Museum - FREE for Locals!
  • Locals day at the Big Bear Valley Museum! Saturday only! Come on by for some complementary Hot Dogs, Popcorn, and historical games for the kids to play!
  • Saturday Jun 7, 2025
Steam Engines at the Museum
Steam Engines at the Museum
Independence Day at the Museum
Independence Day at the Museum
  • Big Bear, history, Big Bear Historical Society Museum, Big Bear City, Bear Valley, Big Bear history
  • Friday Jul 4, 2025
Picnic In The Park
Picnic In The Park
  • Ice Cream Making, Big Bear Valley Historical Museum, Picnic in the Park, Big Bear, Big Bear City, history
  • Saturday Jul 5, 2025
Big Bear Queen Boat Trip
Big Bear Queen Boat Trip
  • Field Trip, Big Bear Queen, Big Bear Valley Historical Society & Museum, Big Bear Valley Museum, history, Big Bear, Big Bear Valley, history of Big Bear, Big Be ...
  • Friday Jul 11, 2025