Older Persons Celebration Event
For the Month of October, the China Lake Museum will be celebrating the older persons of our community!
For the duration of October Seniors age 65 and older will receive a 10% discount in the gift shop and complimentary coffee/tea/hot chocolate. If you have any shopping to get down before the Christmas season of simply need a spot to relax for a time, the Museum is here for you!
Heartland Edvard Munch Art Class
On October 14th the China Lake Museum will host a Heartland art class about Edvard Munch! A Norwegian artist who focused his works on symbolism and expressionism, seeking to evoke feelings and ideas in the viewer through his art.
The Museum will provide all materials necessary for the class; students only need to bring their creativity! We Hope to see you there!
China Lake Museum Rummage Sale!
On October 23rd, the China Lake Museum will be having a special Rummage Sale! All proceeds will go towards our mission to honor the past and continue educating today!
All sorts of Items will be on sale, so come on by and see what we will have to offer!
CLMF Frosting Lab
The China Lake Museum invites you to its brand-new Frosting Lab this October 24th!
This lab will go over how to pipe and different decorating techniques for cupcakes and cookies. If you always wanted to get some experience in decorating this is the class for you!
Please be mindful of any allergies your kids may have and prepare accordingly before the class. You may bring your own treats to decorate as substitutes!
Note: This class is filled but a wait list has been created if cancellations occur. If interested, please call in so we can potentially prepare for a bigger class next time!
Pizza Factory Fundraiser
On October 25th, Pizza factory will be hosting a fundraiser for the China Lake Museum!
When ordering, show the flyer above or use code “Pizza” online to help contribute to the Museum while enjoying some delicious pizza!
Halloween in the Hanger
On Halloween evening the China Lake Museum will be helping out with Halloween in the Hanger at the Inyokern Airport!
Come join the museum as we celebrate the day before the trick or treating is set to begin!
WACOM on the Road
On November 14th, the China Lake Museum will be hosting a WACOM pup-up sale!
Be sure to come by anytime from 9AM to Noon to check out what they have in stock! WACOM is usually located on base, so this is a rare opportunity not to be missed!
Aviation Lego Class
On November 21st, the China Lake Museum will be hosting its next Lego class; this time focusing on Aviation!
The Museum will provide the Legos while the students will bring their creativity! Any students aged 4-18 are welcome to join, but spots are limited.
Be sure to reserve your by either calling the museum at 760-677-2866 or drop by in person at 130 E Las Flores, Ridgecrest CA. We hope to see you there!
Christmas Art Class
On December 19th the China Lake Museum will be hosting a festive art class based around the upcoming holidays!
Students need only to bring their festive spirits as we celebrate the season with a bit of art!
Yayoi Kusama Children's Art Class
On October 3rd, the China Lake Museum will be hosting an art class on Yayoi Kusama! Kusama is a unique artist who contributed to the “avant-garde” movement and challenged the status-quo.
Materials for the class will be provided by the China Lake Museum! All we ask is that students come to class ready to create!
Paul Klee Children's Art Class
On September 19th, the China Lake Museum will be hosting an art class based on Paul Klee! Paul Klee was a unique artist from the late 1800s who tried and used multiple different art styles throughout his career.
Students will be given a brief overview of Paul Klee’s works and accomplishments during his life to hopefully inspire them in their own artwork.
We hope to see you there!
Blue Star Museums Admission event
From September 26th to October 4th the China Lake Museum will be providing free admission and a 10% gift shop discount in accordance with the Blue Star Museums program!
That week will be the perfect time to drop by the museum and pick up and goodies either as a gift or as your own keepsake. Or make it a family outing and learn about the history of the China Lake Navy Base with the family!
Annual Member meeting this September 24th
The China lake Museum will be having own Annual Members Meeting this September 24th! The meeting will include a light lunch as well as an update on the Museum’s current activities!
Heartland Introduction to Rocket Science
On September 16th, the China Lake Museum will be hosting an Introduction to Rocket Science class!
This class aims to educate students of the inner working of rockets and give them some hands-on experience with the characteristic being rocket flight! Students will use an air compressor to launch a rocket as well as a simulator for a more realistic experience!
China Lake Museum Lego Challenge
The China Lake Museum will be hosting its next Lego Challenge on September 12th with the theme for this challenge being space!
Legos will be provided for participants who will compete to create the best space Lego creation!
Heartland Van Gogh Magnet Tiles
On September 9th, the China lake Museum will be hosting a special art class where students will create art on magnet tiles to then take home!
All materials for the class will be provided by the museum; all you need to bring is your creativity! We hope to see you there!
Hokusai Adult Art Class
On September 3rd the China Lake Museum will be hosting the next adult art class on Hokusai! Participants will be given a brief overview of the artist before being let loose to create art as they please.
We hope to see you there!
Capt. Victor Glover Astronaut event!
The China lake Museum will have a booth at the Capt. Victor Glover astronaut event at the Kerr McGee Community Center on August 26th!
Feel free to drop by after the speech to check out our flight simulators and get some glowsticks!
Heartland Mark Rothko children art class
The China lake Museum will be hosting an art class based on Mark Rothko on August 26th. Mark Rothko is associated with the abstract movement and painted field of colors intended to invoke emotions in the viewer.
Be sure to reserve your spot in person at 130 E Las Flores, Ridgecrest CA, or through the phone at 760-677-2866. We hope to see you there!
Kandinsky Childrenart class
On August 22nd, the China Lake Museum will be hosting a Kandinsky art class for anyone in the community to participate in.
If interested, be sure to reserve your spot by calling the museum at 760-677-2866 or visit the museum in-person at 130 E Las Flores ave, Ridgecrest, CA.
China Lake Museum Back to School Day!
On August 8th the China Lake Museum is hosting a Back to School Day event with free admission for the museum!
The Museum will have stomp rockets, crafts, tours and special discounts to celebrate! We hope to see you there!
Back to School Sale
In Addition to our Back-to-school event on the 8th of August, the China Lake Museum will be having a Back-to-school sale for the 7th and the 8th with up to 20% off select items!
The Museum will have stomp rockets, crafts, tours and special discounts to celebrate! We hope to see you there!
Children's Paul Klee Heartland Art Class
On July 29th the China lake Museum will host a Children’s Paul Klee art class aimed for students from 4 -18 years old.
Paul Klee was a very particularly individualistic artist, not conforming easily to any particular school of art but rather creating his own blend of styles. We hope to see you there!
Children's Art Class for July 25th
The China lake Museum will be hosting a free form art class on July 25th!
This class will be more open instead of focusing on a single artist. We hope to see you there!
Science of Flight Community class
On July 18th the China Lake Museum will be hosting a Science of Flight class open to community participation!
Be sure to reserve your spot either by calling the museum at 760-677-2866 or by visiting in-person at 130 E Las Flores ave. Ridgecrest, CA.
Intro to Rocket Science Heartland
On July 8th the China Lake Museum will be hosting an Intro to Ricket Science class as part of the Summer Steam Classes!
This class is aimed for students of 10-13 years of age. We hope to see you there!
Picasso Adult Art Class
On July 2nd the China Lake Museum will host its next Adult Art Class for Picasso!
One of the most famous artists of the 20th century, he is known for his Cubist works but was experienced with many different techniques. We hope to see you at the class!
Lego Creation challenge class
On June 27th the China Lake Museum will be hosting a new Lego challenge class!
Students will learn about the history of the famous building blocks then be encouraged to let imagination take control and build to their hearts desire! We hope to see you there!
Heartland Children Picasso Art Class
On June 24th will be the China lake Museum’s Children’s Picasso Art Class as part of the Summer Steam Classes.
This class is for students 4-18 years of age. We hope to see you there!
Kadinsky Children community art class (Copy)
On August 22nd, the China Lake Museum will be hosting a Kandinsky art class for anyone in the community to participate in.
If interested, be sure to reserve your spot by calling the museum at 760-677-2866 or visit the museum in-person at 130 E Las Flores ave, Ridgecrest, CA.
Intro to Navigation Heartland
The China lake Museum will be hosting an Intro to Navigation class on June 17th as part of the Summer Steam Classes
This class is designed for students 11-14 years of age. We hope to see you there!
Heartland Science of Flight
The China lake Museum is hosting a Science of Flight class on June 10th as part of our Summer Steam Classes!
This class in particular is aimed towards students of 10-13 years. We hope to see you there!
Children's Picasso Community art class
On July 6th, the China lake Museum will be hosting a children’s art class for Picasso part of our Summer Steam classes!
The class is aimed at kids 4-18 yrs, we Hope to see you there!