Museums

Morey Mansion

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This beautiful Victorian home has been dubbed "America's Favorite Victorian House" and has appeared in countless commercials, television shows, and movies. David Morey arrived in Redlands in 1882 to retire from carpentry and shipbuilding. His wife Sarah fronted the money for the house, and his building expertise is apparent throughout the Queen Anne-style Victorian. Actress Carole Lombard, a relative of Mrs. Helen Kimberly, is reported to have spent time at the Morey house, and one of the rooms is called "The Lombard Room."

In August of 2006 the Morey Mansion Opened as an more..

Lincoln Memorial Shrine

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The Lincoln Memorial Shrine was built and presented to the City of Redlands in 1932 by philanthropists Robert and Alma Watchorn, not only as a tribute to Lincoln, but as a memorial to their son Emory Ewart who died from injuries suffered in World War I. 
     
The Shrine, designed by noted Pasadena architect Elmer Grey, houses the famous Carrara marble bust of Lincoln by the noted sculptor George Grey Barnard as well as distinctive allegorical murals painted by prominent illustrator Dean more..

San Bernardino County Museum

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The San Bernardino County Museum, in Redlands, California, is a regional museum with exhibits and collections in cultural and natural history. Special exhibits, the Exploration Station live animal discovery center, extensive research collections, and public programs for adults, families, students, and children are all part of the museum experience.

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Open Tuesdays through Sundays and holiday Mondays, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. more..

San Bernardino Asistencia

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Established as an adjunct to Mission San Gabriel Arcángel, the Asistencia is often said to be part of a second, inland chain of missions. At the site is a museum, small chapel, and gatehouse

The current site was built in 1830 but was looted by attacking Indians in 1834; some Indian neophytes were also killed there that year. This basically was the end of the asistencia and it quickly passed into private hands. José de Carmen Lugo purchased the property in 1842.

It was sold to the Mormons in the early 1850s, was a school, and used as a furniture more..

American and European Contemporary Glass Museum

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The Museum is housed in a 1905 Victorian style home in the picturesque city of Redlands, California. The house at 1157 Orange is the former home of Emma Cryer, daughter of early Redland's settlers Jerome E. and Martha Seymour, and is an historic structure.

Although the house was in bad repair, it has been completely renovated and brought up to modern code. All repairs and improvements have been paid for by Museum members and friends through donations and fund raising activities.

The museum opened its doors to the public in July, 1985, after nine years of fundraising, more..

Kimberly Crest House and Gardens

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Kimberly Crest is modeled after a French chateau and has been lovingly restored. In fact, it has been lived in by only three families since being built in 1897 by Mrs. Cornelia Hill. It was bought by Mrs. Helen Kimberly, and then Mrs. Elizabeth Shirk. For people familiar with Hollywood, the Magic Castle in Hollywood is an exact mirror image of Kimberly Crest. The Magic Castle was remodeled as a private nightclub for magic shows and dining. Admission donation is $7 for adults, $6 for students and seniors, and $3 for children 6-12; children 5 and under will be free. Special Tours more..