Eastern California Museum
The Eastern California Museum is a history and heritage museum in Independence, California. Records date it to 1928. For a second stop, Mount Whitney is 16 mi away.
A museum, 2 mi south of Independence
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 98–99°, and about 119 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
Independence is the nearest base
Independence is 2 miles north, with 8 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Fresno
Fresno is about 88 miles west (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May and Oct
April, May and October are the mild months, with highs of 73–82°. When to go ↓
Established in 1928
Eastern California Museum dates from 1928. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Eastern California Museum
The Eastern California Museum is a history and heritage museum in Independence, California. It was founded in 1928 and showcases the history of the region of Eastern California. It is operated by Inyo County.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1928
Where to base yourself for Eastern California Museum
Rooms are nearest in Independence (8) and Lone Pine (17).
Independence
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
730 people
2 mi north of Eastern California Museum
Compare 3 towns
| Town | From Eastern California Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence | 2 mi north | 5 min | 8 1 hotel · 4 motels · 3 campgrounds | 730 | $296K |
| Lone Pine | 17 mi southeast | 25 min | 17 3 hotels · 7 motels · 6 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 1,439 | $217K |
| Big Pine | 26 mi north | 40 min | 6 3 motels · 3 campgrounds | 1,615 | $308K |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Other places close by
Places worth adding lie within 56 miles.
Big draw116 mi MountainMount Whitney
26 mi National Historic SiteManzanar National Historic Site96K visitors a year
Big draw35 mi National ParkSequoia National Park1.4M visitors a year
326 mi National ParkKings Canyon National Park780K visitors a year
429 mi LakeOwens Lake
517 mi Park & preserveMount Whitney Trail
36 mi MountainMoro Rock
55 mi National forestSequoia National ForestPhoto credits
Mount Whitney: Geographer (talk · contribs), CC BY 1.0 · Manzanar National Historic Site: Dorothea Lange, Public domain · Sequoia National Park: Alberto Carrasco Casado, CC BY 2.0 · Kings Canyon National Park: NileGuide.com (Josh Steinitz), CC BY 2.0 · Owens Lake: Picture prepared for Wikipedia by Adrian Pingstone in November 2003., Public domain · Mount Whitney Trail: Sanjoy Ghosh, CC BY 2.0 · Moro Rock: DiverDave, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Sequoia National Forest: US Forest Service, Public domain
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Asked about Eastern California Museum
What town is Eastern California Museum near?
Independence, CA, about 2 miles north.
When is the best time to visit Eastern California Museum?
April, May and October, with highs of 73–82°.
How far is Eastern California Museum from Fresno?
About 88 miles west of Fresno, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Eastern California Museum?
Eastern Sierra Regional (BIH), about 40 miles away. The nearest big hub is Fresno Yosemite (FAT), about 84 miles.
Where should I stay near Eastern California Museum?
Independence (2 mi, 8 places to stay), Lone Pine (17 mi, 17 places to stay) and Big Pine (26 mi, 6 places to stay).
What locals in Independence say
There are no tips yet, so start one in Independence’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.