Carnegie Museum, Hanford

About Carnegie Museum

Carnegie Museum of Kings County occupies a historic Carnegie Library building in Hanford, California. Visitors explore exhibitions focused on preserving and presenting local history through collections and displays. The museum features rotating exhibitions including Building Kings County, A History of Kings County Agriculture, Kings County's Asian Experiences, Retalhos: A Portuguese History, A Salute to Kings County Athletes, A Salute to Kings County Black History, A History of the Marchbanks Speedway, and NAS Lemoore 60th Anniversary. The museum also maintains virtual exhibitions covering Then and Now, Local Government, Historical Buildings, Notable People, and Oral Histories. Additional exhibits explore the 1976 Time Capsule, Hanford Civic Auditorium Centennial, and the Hanford Bicentennial Time Capsule. The museum offers a Historic Hanford Walking Tour. The building includes a garden available for rental. The institution works to bring Kings County history to life through preservation and education, serving researchers, students, and community members interested in local heritage and historical narratives.