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Things to do in Banning with kids

Museums — 3 places to go with kids in Banning, California. 2 of them publish a price.

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What’s on in Banning

Within 25 miles of Banning. Dates and wording are each venue’s own.

Banning's attractions center on museums preserving California's past and the world's largest arcade facility. Gilman Historic Ranch and Wagon Museum preserves late 1800s California history, from Cahuilla Indian culture through the exploration and settlement of southern California and the San Gorgonio Pass. The Museum of Pinball in Banning, California, is the world's largest pinball and arcade facility, occupying over 40,000 square feet on an 18-acre campus. Malki Museum Inc is also located in Banning. These venues suit different kinds of trips: a rainy afternoon exploring historical artifacts, an hour or two with school-age children playing pinball and arcade games, or a half-day excursion combining heritage sites with the sprawling pinball collection.

What this list covers

Banning has 3 places to go: Gilman Historic Ranch and Wagon Museum, Malki Museum and Museum Of Pinball.

2 of them publish an admission price, 2 publish opening hours, 1 has something dated on now.

Every figure here was read on the attraction’s own website, most recently on October 6, 2026.

Common questions

What’s on in Banning right now?
1 attraction in Banning has something dated running, 0 listings in all. Each carries its own dates and the venue’s own sentence, and nothing is listed once its dates have passed.
What kinds of attractions are included?
museums (3).
What's there for kids who like games and machines?
The Museum of Pinball in Banning is the world's largest pinball and arcade facility, occupying over 40,000 square feet on an 18-acre campus. It suits children and teenagers interested in interactive entertainment and gaming history.
Where can we learn about California's early history?
Gilman Historic Ranch and Wagon Museum preserves late 1800s California history, from Cahuilla Indian culture through the exploration and settlement of southern California and the San Gorgonio Pass. It works well for families wanting to explore the region's heritage.
Are there other museums in Banning besides those two?
Malki Museum Inc is located in Banning. You can visit multiple museums in a single trip to explore different aspects of the area's cultural and historical offerings.