Porterville Historical Museum

Porterville Historical Museum Come check out the history of the local areas! Exhibit room changes every 6-8 weeks, annual train show runs starting in December!

Porterville Historical Museum was opened in 1965 as a direct result of the interest spurred by Porterville's centennial. Through diligent effors of residents, Southern Pacific Railroad gave the city permission to operate a museum on the site of the now 1913 passenger station, and we've been open to the public ever since. A Few of our Exhibits include: The Frank "Buck" Shaffer display, which includ

es a brief timeline of his achievements while in Porterville as well as memorabilia from his life here including a Letter from Walt Disney, and in our entrance hall we include an exhibit on Native American Weaving (ie. Baskets, Bowls, and tools)

Our current Admission Prices are:
$5 for Adults
$1 for Children And Students (on Assignments)
Free For Children Under Six

A very sad day in the history of Porterville. As a community, we shall never forget. As a museum, we keep their memory a...
02/18/2026

A very sad day in the history of Porterville. As a community, we shall never forget. As a museum, we keep their memory and history alive.

12/07/2025

🌺 December 7, 1941 – a date which will live in infamy.

On this , we pause with us to honor the 2,403 Americans who lost their lives and the 1,178 who were wounded when the U.S. Naval Base at Pearl Harbor, Oʻahu, was attacked 84 years ago today.

Their sacrifice propelled our nation into World War II and shaped the course of history. From the sunken USS Arizona, still resting beneath these waters as a solemn memorial, to the survivors whose stories of courage continue to inspire—we remember them all.

“Yesterday, December 7, 1941… the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked…”
— President Franklin D. Roosevelt

We honor the past.
We educate the present.
We preserve their legacy for the future.

🕊️ Never forget.

Train Show at the museum is open today and tomorrow from 10:00am to 2:30pm. Come on down and join in the fun and magic t...
12/06/2025

Train Show at the museum is open today and tomorrow from 10:00am to 2:30pm. Come on down and join in the fun and magic that is model railroads and Christmas time.

Ladies and gentlemen. Boys and girls of all ages. The annual Porterville Historical museum Train Show is back! Every Fri...
11/29/2025

Ladies and gentlemen. Boys and girls of all ages. The annual Porterville Historical museum Train Show is back! Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in December. 10am to 2:30pm. Come one and all to enjoy the trains located in the old Southern Pacific passenger depot.

The Porterville Historical museum would like to wish everyone a wonderful and happy Thanksgiving! May your feasts be lar...
11/27/2025

The Porterville Historical museum would like to wish everyone a wonderful and happy Thanksgiving! May your feasts be large and your naps be long.

11/11/2025

The Porterville Historical museum wishes everyone a wonderful Veterans Day. Let us all remember who has served our great nation. When you see a veteran today, give them a thank you.

09/11/2025
09/09/2025

Happy 175th anniversary to the state of California being admitted to the Union. Admitted on this date, September 9th, 1850.

The historic Antlers sign from the Antlers bar is now on display at the Porterville Historical museum. We are proud to h...
07/27/2025

The historic Antlers sign from the Antlers bar is now on display at the Porterville Historical museum. We are proud to have this new piece of local history on display and for preservation.

The Porterville Historical Museum would like to wish everyone a wonderful, happy, and safe Independence Day.
07/04/2025

The Porterville Historical Museum would like to wish everyone a wonderful, happy, and safe Independence Day.

05/26/2025

The Porterville Historical Museum would like to wish everyone an honorable and somber Memorial Day. Let us not forget those who have served and have died.

Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeate it.

Address

257 N D Street
Porterville, CA
93257

Opening Hours

Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+15597842053

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