Delightful and comprehensive collection of paraphernalia and memorabilia relating to the oil industry and oil production. Because it's a small town and intimate museum in a historic building, almost every interaction you have with the docents and volunteers is intimate. The friendly docents are more than happy to relate interesting stories about the town, its famous inhabitants and the oil... More

It's a great museum for kids as it is not very large. They have very interesting exhibits every few months. The volunteers are very nice that work there.

This little museum has great static and practical displays to teach you about the local oil industry and its history! It's small enough to not bore children, but complete enough to entice the adults. There is a full-size drilling set that magically starts up as you enter the doorway of the separate building, and is really fascinating. This museum also... More

The oil museum is a wonderful and interesting attraction. The displays are beautully arranged and informative and depict the history of the oil industry in the area. The fee is only $3 for seniors which includes a 45 minute tour. Ours turned out to be a private one and our guide was a retired chemical engineeer who had worked in... More

Lots of shops and places to wander through. The museum was so-so not that interesting. Kind for local history . Not a lot for a tourist

Always something new to see. It's a local jewel. It has so much history -- I learn more every time I visit. The kids love it too.

The California Oil Museum chronicles the history of oil and gas exploration and production in California. Situated in the original 1890s building that housed the original Union Oil C. of California headquarters, it has different exhibits on this subject and other aspects of California history. The unique feature of the museum is a separate building that holds a restored 1890s... More