Gilman Historic Ranch and Wagon Museum - Banning, California

Gilman Historic Ranch and Wagon Museum is a museum and tourist attraction located in Banning, California. The museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of the San Gorgonio Pass area and the lives of early settlers. The museum is situated at

and can be reached by phone at 9519229200.

The Gilman Historic Ranch and Wagon Museum offers a variety of on-site services such as live performances, wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking lot, wheelchair accessible restroom, restroom, restaurant, and activities that are suitable for kids. The museum is a great place for families, groups, and individuals who are interested in history and learning more about the local area.

The museum features a collection of historic wagons, including a stagecoach, a freight wagon, and a chuck wagon. Visitors can also see a blacksmith shop, a schoolhouse, and a ranch house that has been restored to its original condition. The museum offers guided tours that provide visitors with a deeper understanding of the history of the area and the lives of the early settlers.

The museum has received many positive reviews from visitors, with an rating based on 133 reviews on Google My Business. Visitors have praised the museum for its well-preserved historic artifacts, knowledgeable staff, and family-friendly activities.

In addition to the museum, the Gilman Historic Ranch and Wagon Museum also hosts special events throughout the year, such as the annual Pioneer Days celebration, which features live music, food, and demonstrations of traditional crafts.

Reviews of Gilman Historic Ranch and Wagon Museum

David Sanchez

4/5

Great little stagecoach stop to explore. A wealth of local history for the San Gorgonio Pass. The staff are top notch. If hiking on the trail towards the north, be mindful of some pitbull dogs that the house on top of the hill has. They run loose down the hill side and can be a concern.

Timothy Hill

5/5

This was our first time visit. Nice place had a good time.

Ro Rober.

5/5

WESTERN DAYS in Banning at Gilman Ranch. First time! Interesting history dating back to early 1800 of a family owned ranch and the Butterfield Stage Coach route stop. Reenactments, crafts for kids and museum.

Fleur D.

5/5

I caught their County of Riverside Open Door Event where you can go visit the Historical places free in 1 day. I have been to Gilman for many events but this was new and the ranch was different. Free stagecoach rides,which usually were $10 a person. Two guides in museum helping to answer questions. Old stagecoach building is protected in an enclosure definitely worth the trip. Cahuilla exhibit inside museum and metates outside near trail.

Michelle Doyle

5/5

Wild West art show event, crafting, food, stage petformances, and music. Tours of museum of early century artifacts on exhibit. As a vendor, I face painted for the kids! It was a fun day!

Sue Paca

5/5

Beautiful historical ranch and museum, lovely docent tours, amazing place to take the family for a day trip!

Alex McEntarffer

3/5

It was nice and authentic! My kids enjoyed watching the blacksmith and the gun show! The wagon ride was fun.

Terri Smith

4/5

Great historic ranch! Loved the music in the museum with Skeeter Mann and Scott B of The Lost Canyon Rangers. They were excellent! The young lady directing the parking could use training and a better uniform to help her stand out and inform of where the museum is.