Museum Loan Program

Together our Outreach programs bring the museum to you! With real specimens and artifacts that represent our local history and environments, students make the connections between school and the world around them.

Loan Kits and Standards by Grade Level

1. Regional and World Habitats

a. Mountain
b. Dessert
c. Chaparral
d. Riparian
e. Oceans
f. Rainforests

2. Simply Science

a. Bats
b. Owls
c. Wolves
d. Discover Wild
e. Animal Tracks
f. Skulls
g. Fossils
h. Rocks and Minerals
i. Earthquake Country Southern California

3. Cultures and History

a. Archaeology
b. Serrano Indians
c. Families Past and Present

Individual Loan Items

Museum-quality specimens of various animals and plants are available to bring authentic learning experiences to your classroom. All loan items represent our local environments and wildlife.

Procedures

Loan program materials are available on a membership system.

• Individual member: $50.00 annually
• School membership: $100.00 annually
• Whole district rates available on request.
• Commercial and revenue-generating activities: $75.00 per use.

The Loan Room is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., and the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Additional hours by appointment. Download the Loan Program Hours

The loan program is available to any individual or organization involved in educational programming. The loan kits are based on California Content Standards appropriate to grade level. A kit may contain mounted or freeze dried specimens, books and activity guides, puppets, videos, and interactive games.

To reserve a kit or for further information, call the Loan Program Office at (909) 307-2669 ext. 245 / TDD/TTY: (909) 792-1462.

Fees subject to change.