Preserving Our History At Tulare County Museum

As early as the 1920s, an effort was made to establish a museum for Tulare County. This initial effort failed, but reemerged in 1936 when Hugh Mooney left $5,000 to Tulare County for park improvements. The county chose to build a museum with the money; however, the lingering Depression and World War II delayed construction. The building was not finished until 1948.

Tulare County Museum operates on a county budget approved by the Board of Supervisors. However since the beginning, Tulare County Historical Society has been actively involved in the museum's growth, donating funds for additions and repairs, as well as members' time and effort to restore old structures.

Tulare County Museum

Kathy McGowan, Museum Curator

Mooney Grove Park

27000 S. Mooney Blvd.

Visalia, CA 93277

559.733.6616

Tulare County Museum Board

Donald Bennett (TCHS)

Bill Horst (TCHS)

Joanne Ledbetter (TCHS)

Brian Lewis (Tulare County Library)

Kathy McGowan (County Museum Curator)

Neil Pilegard (County Manager/Parks & Recreation)

Tulare County Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

We appreciate all donations supporting our Museum Improvement Fund.