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Visitor tip
Don't miss the military exhibit—visitors praise its surprisingly large collection of rare uniforms from all historical wars, making it a standout section even for non-military history enthusiasts
Visitor tip
Use the included audio tour maps at your own pace to guide through exhibits, or request a personal tour with staff/docents who can provide local insights about area attractions and restaurants
Visitor tip
Consider bringing children under 5 for free admission and explore the family-friendly exhibits; the quiet, manageable size makes it less overwhelming than larger museums while still offering substantial historical learning opportunities
About Tulare Historical Museum
Local art exhibitions & memorabilia. Opened in 1985, this local history museum features memorabilia, rotating art exhibits & a gift shop.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Highlights
- Tulare and Central Valley history, audio tours, Heritage Art Gallery, Depot Gallery
- Admission
- Adults $8, Seniors $6, Students $5, Children under 5 free, FREE first Saturdays 12pm-4pm
- Hours
- Thursday-Saturday 10am-4pm
What visitors say
An incredible collection of uniforms, from all involved in past wars. Rare items and all in one friendly quiet place. I will come back soon !
Amazing little museum. Much bigger than expected with a lot of varied exhibits. The military exhibit was surprisingly large, which pleased the military history buff in our group. The staff was very kind and helpful, and they let us…
Great place to check out for small town history. The staff are very nice and charming. The museum has lots of cool and old artifacts all the way back to 1775. Lots of history in this museum, Recommend!
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Did You Know?
- The museum features a notably large military exhibit with an incredible collection of uniforms from all past wars, including rare items, which surprised even military history enthusiasts visiting the museum
- Opened in 1985, the Tulare Historical Museum offers guided audio tours of the entire collection included with admission, along with personal tours available upon request
- The museum provides free admission every first Saturday of the month from 12pm-4pm, making it accessible to the broader community
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