Frequently Asked Questions
What are your hours of operation?
Gate open time is restricted to the number of volunteers we have available. However, walking tours are still permitted if the gate is closed.
Typically we are closed due to extreme heat, cold, or rain.
REGULAR HOURS (March - November):
Thurs- Sat: 10am to 5pm.
Sunday: 1pm to 5pm.
We are closed Mon-Wed
WINTER HOURS (December - February):
Saturday: 10am to 5pm
Sunday: 1pm to 5pm.
We are closed Mon-Fri.
See More Questions...Amazing HISTORIC Outdoor Museum and Big Bear Native American Museum! Makes you believe you are back in the 1800’s with Stagecoach, Blacksmith, School, Jail, Court House and more! ALL of the activities and events are incredible!
Neat place - loved that you can explore on your own and how quiet it is!
Really interesting. And outdoor walking tour that you do on your own. Lots of old building and things to see. I enjoyed myself. I would come back here with little kids and wander around. They have a picnic area where you can go with kids and spend the afternoon
When we got there, we started with the "Big Bear Native American Museum" on the premises of the Chisholm Trail Museum. With no disrespect to the Chisholm Trail Museum, the Big Bear Museum "stole the show" for both my wife and I. I've seen many Native American artifacts and collections and I believe this museum, while being relatively small, is one of the best curated collections I've ever seen.