Porterville Attractions
Porterville is located 45mi/72km north of Bakersfield. The town has a municipal golf course, parks, baseball fields, a sports complex and museums.
Barn Theater
Barn Theater hosted its first play in 1948, and then moved to the new location in 1952. It was established to bring local performances to the area.
Porterville Historical Museum
Porterville Historical Museum is housed in the old Southern Pacific depot constructed in 1913. The museum was founded in 1965 and features the creative work of Yokuts Indians as well as items used by the first settlers such as furniture, toys and kitchen utensils. Eight mosaics are located in the yard of Porterville Historical Museum highlighting a special place or event in the history of Porterville.
Porterville Historical Museum
257 North D Street
Porterville, CA 93257-3622
United States
257 North D Street
Porterville, CA 93257-3622
United States
Phone 1 (559) 784-2053
Fax 1 (559) 784-4009
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
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Zalud House and Gardens
The Zalud House and Gardens in Porterville was built in 1891 in Rococo and still contains the original furnishings. It is surrounded by a 1930s era garden.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
