Olinda Oil Museum

Jack and I have been busy lots of interested groups since we're open.. and lots of family hiking the trail . . Great day to be out and explore..

We're ... OPEN .. OPEN .. OPEN .. both inside and outside ... today ... Sunday - April 25 .... noon - 4pm (inside guided tours) See the new displays and changes we made since your last visit ...... Remember, masks and social distancing are the rule, and we have limited size tour groups still in effect. See everyone there ...

Last Sunday was Open Day at the Museum.. a great time and fun for all... Family groups got to tour inside the museum and experience the oil workers cottage... All things went smoothly and it was a busy day... Our next Open Day is Sunday, April 25th.. We'll be open from noon to 4 pm... We looking forward to seeing everyone again and showing off our new exhibits and displays. See you soon ....

It open time .. nice day, lots of hikers.. can't wait to get the tours going... Hope it's a busy day.. drop by and have the fun...

It's official ... We're OPEN this SUNDAY ... April 11 ... noon to 4pm ... We're excited to see everyone again and share the history with all our visitors. Remember it's limited tour groups inside for now.... On site .. masks and distancing are a must, and for those touring inside the museum, temperatures will be taken before entering. See you there... stay safe and healthy. See more

We're almost there.. a couple of things to put in place and Sunday.. we're OPEN.. I'm excited to see everyone and share the history..

Due to OC Fire Emergency Notice Olinda Oil Museum and Trail is CLOSED to Public Access until further notice. The Museum and surrounding neighborhood is under voluntary Evacuation Orders.... Please check with the City of Brea and the OC Fire Emergency agency for further information. Additional information will be posted as it becomes available. --- Be Safe at all times ---

The Museum is in getting ready to Reopen .. So stay tuned for the opening announcement. Also, all the groups who what a tour just contact Jaime Martin @ 714-990-7735. She'll help you schedule a time and let you know our visitor protocol for COVID-19 safe public venues. One thing our group size inside the museum is limited during this time. We're excited about reopening and our latest Oil Workers Cottage display to show off.. Come see us soon...

Taft ... our sister museum ... great video.. Thanks John Bartell .....

Save the Date .... Oildorado Days is still on ... https://taftoildorado.com/

West Kern Oil Museum ... Hope all is well at the Museum ... are you open touring yet and what guidelines are you operating to ... Also is there any impacts due to the Closures with this years 'Oildorado Days'...

One of Olinda's original pepper trees at the bottom of the hill by the train depot back then.. around 100 years old....