A variety of presentations, displays, and hands-on activities will shed light on such topics as earthquakes and earthquake preparedness, rocks, minerals, and fossils. Activities will include rock-sorting, earthquake simulation, the basics of rock collecting, and a take-home paint-a-replica fossil project.
“Do you know how close you live to the famous San Andreas Fault?” asked Museum Educator Karen Saffle. “Have you ever read a list of ingredients from a toothpaste box or a shampoo bottle to see all the minerals they contain? Do you know how to organize a rock collection? Have fun discovering how geology affects our everyday lives.”
Part of the San Bernardino County Museum system, the Victor Valley Museum is at 11873 Apple Valley Road inApple Valley. Admission is $5 (adult), $4 (senior or military), and $2.50 (student). Children under 5 and San Bernardino County Museum Association members are free. Parking is free. For program information call the San Bernardino CountyMuseum’s education division at (909) 307-2669 ext. 256 or visit www.sbcountymuseum.org.
The museum is accessible to persons with disabilities. If assistive listening devices or other auxiliary aids are needed in order to participate in museum exhibits or programs, requests should be made through Museum Visitor Services at (760) 240-2111 at least three business days prior to your visit.