Another round of Artifact relocation!

On June 16th, with the help of Rosser Trucking and CRuD (Command Reutilization and Disposal), moved another batch of artifacts from the Base location to our current location!

Walleye cutaway secured for transport

Heavy duty vehicles are a requirement for safe transportation for these missiles

The CALEB (NOTS EV-2 CALEB)

Condor display case on the left with the walleye display case on the right

Condor front view (AGM-53 Condor)

GBU 24B (dissasembled for relocation)

WWII Clock from NOTS Pasadena

Bat glide bomb fuselage (wings, Horizontal stabilizer, and rudders removed)

Sparrow display on the right with the Shrike exhibit display on the left

The exhibit hall continues moving closer to completion! We don’t have a set date for opening but please stay tuned to our Facebook or Instagram page for updates!

Intro to Navigation class

In This class students learned about vital survival skills such as navigation and map-reading. Then they learn how those concepts applied to everyday challenges from Airplane navigation to map reading of the city.

Beginning map reading

A team effort

Map of the city for some useful experience

Explaining the poles and details about the Earth’s axis

How to read elevations in a topographical map

A Pilot’s application of navigation

Physical examples for the classroom

The China Lake Museum will continue to offer STEAM classes for the community, be sure to keep an eye out for the next one and we hope to see you there!

Science of Flight Class

In this class Students learned about the controls and science behind airplanes. Why lift is needed for flight and how Ailerons and the rudder control the airplane’s movements.

Teams take turns controlling the plane in a simulation, attempting to first take off and then land the plane.

Please keep an eye out for future classes as we expand our class selections!

Picasso Community Class for June 6th

On June 6th the China Lake Museum hosted a successful art class based on Picasso!

Young artists learning about Picasso’s techniques

Practicing Cubism

Artists using an array of colors for their artworks

Portraits of fellow classmates

The class encourages freedom of creativity

You can see the resemblance

Beautiful use of colors

A collage of finished works

Opportunities for Learning Field Trip

The China Lake Museum hosted a field trip for Ridgecrest’s Opportunities for Learning charter school on May 28th!

We hope the students enjoyed the trip and hope to see them again!

Jackson Pollock Heartland Art Class

On May 27th the China Lake Museum hosted an outdoors art class inspired by Jackson Pollock!

Art comes in many forms; we hope to see you at the next class!

Trona Field Trip

On March 22nd, the China Lake Museum hosted a field trip for Trona Elementary School!

We hope they enjoyed their trip and hope to see them again soon!

Beat the heat at the China Lake Museum!

With the summer rapidly approaching, the China Lake Museum remains an excellent way to stay cool while remaining active and getting out of the house! Additionally with a discount on Steam kits the fun can come home with you! Steam kits are a great way to keep kids learning and prepared for the next school year!

Beacon Hill History Field Trip

Beacon Hill Classical Academy chose the China lake Museum as part of a trip based on California History!

We Thank Beacon Hill for their visit and hope they learned much about the fascinating military history of California!

Las Flores 1st Grade field trip!

Las Flores chose the China lake Museum to be part of their field trip for May 5th!

Students enjoyed launching pop rockets as well as learning a bit about the aircraft we have at the museum!

Frida Kahlo Community Art Class

On April 18th the China Lake Museum hosted an art class focused on Frida Kahlo!

The China Lake Museum hopes to see you at the next class!

Heartland Field Trip

On April 11th Heartland Charter Schools chose the China Lake Museum as a fun field trip destination!

We capped off the field trip with a successful rocket launch as well!

We hope the field trip was educational as well as loads of fun!

Heartland at Kerr Mcgeee

The China lake Museum was invited to the Kerr McGee center to provide entertainment during a break for students taking their state testing!

We appreciate the invite and hope these students will have a successful future!

The Dinner Auction is almost here!

A small sneak peak into what we have prepared for the auction!

The auction will start off with a selection of delicious desserts! Don’t forget to purchase your ticket either in person or by phone, we hope to see you there!

Andy Warhol Art Class

On April 8th the China lake Museum hosted an art class for Andy Warhol!

The museum has a packed couple of months coming up! Please keep an eye out for future classes!

Intro to Aviation event success!

On April 4th the China Lake Museum hosted the Intro to Aviation class for any and all interested participants!

Big things are around the corner so keep an eye out for future events!

Harrier Engine unboxed!

Here is a sneak peak at a future exhibit!

Efforts to open the exhibit hall remain underway. Please stay tuned!

Science of Flight class takes off!

On March 18th the China Lake Museum hosted the Science of Flight class about the basics of plane flight!

Keep an eye out for future technical classes such as this one!

Kadinsky Heartland class!

On March 11th the China Lake Museum hosted a Kadinsky Heartland art class!

Keep an eye on our ticket bud page or this website for future classes!

Exhibit Hall update!

Small update on the exhibit hall! we have begun moving exhibits from the base site to our current location!

Stay tuned for further updates! while the hall isn’t open yet, we are marching ever closer to opening day!