A History of Kings County Agriculture Part 1 ends July 27th!

Part One of the exhibition includes displays of a history of Tulare Lake before and after the mid-1800s; issues about, and the resolution of, the allocation of Kings River water, pioneer families, the Mussel Slough tragedy, Lacey Milling Company and early farm implements.

Hundreds of visitors have come to see these great exhibits, including visitors to Downtown Hanford, the agriculture community, open house guests and school groups.

Part Two opens on September 12th and will feature displays on issues facing agriculture today including groundwater management, sustainable farming practices, pest control, and community groups involved in agriculture.

If you have an idea for a display or would like to loan items for "A History of Kings County Agriculture Part Two", please contact us.

The Curators for Part 1 include:

Ray Carlson, Helen Jbeily, Denise Raulino, Michael Semas, and the Santa Rosa Rancheria Cultural Department

We would like to thank our generous sponsors:

Richard and Lisa Conway, Ceres Agricultural Products, LLC, The Humason Family: Wilma, Dan, and Libby, The Sharp Family: Janet, Bill, Diane, and Bob and Michael and Christine Semas

We will be closed on Independence Day but are open each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Admission is $5.00 per adult, $2 per child under 12, with a $10 family maximum. We accept cash, check, or credit/debit card.

Membership Campaign

We are happy to announce that we are launching our membership campaign to allow members of the community to partner with us.

Being a member of the Carnegie Museum of Kings County helps us preserve the stories of our past, create meaningful experiences in the present, and inspire future generations. Your support keeps our mission alive — thank you for being part of our history.

Please consider joining us and enjoy the perks of an annual membership.

Individual - $50

Free admission to exhibitions
Invitation to pre-opening receptions
Invitation to special lectures and members-only events

Family - $100

Free admission for two adults and children 0-17
Invitation for immediate family members to opening receptions
Invitation to special lectures and members-only events

Benefactor - $500

Family Membership benefits

PLUS

2 guests free admission to exhibitions
2 guests to opening receptions
2 guests to Members-only events
Discounted garden rental fee (25% off)
2 Gift items - choice of shirt, hat, mug, or tote bag
Recognition as Benefactor Member in museum marketing material

Patron - $1,000

Benefactor Membership benefits

PLUS

4 guests free admission to exhibitions
4 guests to opening receptions
4 guests to Members-only events
Discounted garden rental fee (50% off)
4 gift items - shirt, hat, mug, tote bag
Recognition as Patron Member in museum marketing material

Join Today

You may also complete this membership application form and bring it to the museum during regular museum hours.

Oral Histories Project

We are proud to announce that our next installment of our Oral Histories Project has been completed and posted on our website. It features our very own Wilma Humason. If you have not seen it yet, please visit our website to see the finished product!

If you know of someone in the community who should be featured in the future, please email us.

4th Annual Car Show

On Saturday, June 7th, the streets of downtown Hanford were filled with 194 classic cars and trucks for the 4th Annual Carnegie Museum of Kings County Car Show.

Car enthusiasts from 6 different counties and 27 cities from as far as Madera to the north, Tehachapi to the south, and everywhere in between, enjoyed a beautiful day.

We would like to thank all of the volunteers who made this event run smoothly as well as the food and craft vendors who participated.

Mark your calendars for our 5th Annual Show on June 6, 2026.

Get Involved!

In addition to your financial support, we have a continuing need for volunteers to continue to clean, upgrade, make repairs, and maintain the historic building that has served our community for 120 years. Physically, the facilities suffer from years of deferred maintenance. The library requires seismic retrofitting to last another 120 years and disability access upgrading.

We have several opportunities for you to get involved, including:

Research and Writing
Fundraising
Grant Writing
Community Outreach
Museum volunteers/docents

If you are interested in volunteering, please visit our website at:

www.carnegiemuseumofkingscounty.org

and click on the "Get Involved" tab.

Save the date!

October 4, 2025 we will be holding the 2nd Annual "Tribute to the China Alley Moon Festival" in the afternoon. We will have the Cal Poly Lion Dancers, Fresno Gumyo Taiko, vendors, demonstrations, & food.

October 25, 2025 is the date for our 3rd Annual Carnegie Museum of Kings County Gala at the Hanford Civic Auditorium. We are currently seeking sponsors for the event as well as items for the silent auction. If you'd like to participate, please contact Denise Raulino.