To keep our visitors, volunteers and staff safe from the spread of the COVID-19 virus, we have been instructed by the City of Los Angeles, Department of Recreation and Parks facilities to close The Banning Museum until further notice. The Park outside of the Banning Museum is open and accessible. Recognizing that this is a rapidly evolving situation, please check back for updates. Thank you for your understanding during this trying time and we hope to welcome you back soon!

Thank you to all of our dear volunteers for their dedication to the Banning Museum! Our volunteers recorded over 5,000 hours this past year and we could not be more thankful!

Jessica Salazar is a relatively new volunteer. According to Jessica: “I’ve only been volunteering for a few months. I decided to volunteer at the Banning Residence because I love this house and everything that it represents. I believe it is a privilege to do our civic duty and be part of something positive in our own community.” As a Banning Museum volunteer, Jessica assists with public tours and special group tours of the interior of the Museum, Stagecoach Barn, and grounds. She adds: “I participate in Museum programs such as special events, lectures, and discussions. I believe that history is

CONGRATULATIONS to our 2020 Wisteria Scholarship winners! Although we were not able to celebrate each of these remarkable students in person at the Wisteria Regale, we are extremely proud to announce them here in this video. Thank you to all of you who support Friends of Banning Museum. It is because of you that we are able to provide much needed financial assistance to these students as they pursue their dreams. This year, we were able to increase each student’s award by $500 to offset any additional hardship the Covid-19 crisis may have caused them and their families. Thank you

“My name is Anna Collins. I retired as a registered nurse in 2010. Prior to retiring, I worked as a Home Care Nurse and then a Staff Developer including instructor for CNAs. The Trade School decided to move to North Hollywood, which was the last straw I needed and retired after 40 years.I was exploring a list of possible places to spend my time. Meals on Wheels, thrift shop or Torrance Air Museum did not allow me to meet people or learn about the surrounding world.I saw an article about the Banning Museum and the possibilities it offered. I have always

Laura Mohberg has been volunteering at the Banning Museum for seven years. Here’s how she ended up as a volunteer. “Several years ago there was a U.S. Presidents storytime at the Wilmington Library, which is within walking distance to the mansion. We then walked to the Museum to have a Victorian Treat of scones/cream and strawberries. The program was so engaging and enjoyable that I wanted to be a part of it.” As a Banning Museum volunteer, Laura researches and studies a lot of books and periodicals related to the time period. She adds: “I help out setting up for