The China Lake Museum participated in Heartland’s Back to School event to welcome students new and old!
The China Lake Museum remains committed to supporting students and will continue to offer STEAM classes to any students interested!
The Polaris has come to the China lake Museum!
The China Lake Museum welcomes its newest addition!
The First True Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile: Polaris!
Special thanks go out to Baldi Bros Inc and the Ridgecrest Police Department for the delivery of the missile to the museum!
The Polaris’ new home is right next to our F11-1F Super Tiger, easily seen when driving by the museum. A closer look is free and will allow you to take in the full size of the missile! Visitors are always welcome during business hours of 10am-4pm!
Paul Klee Heartland Art Class
On July 29th the China Lake Museum had our Paul Klee Heartland art class!
Using shapes as a collage
Watercolors used to create an image of a cat!
Final product of using shapes for art!
Another successful class! We hope to see you at the next one!
Oasis Field Trip
On July 24th, the China Lake Museum hosted some children from the Oasis pre-preschool program to help jumpstart their education!
Freeform Art Class
On July 25th, the China Lake Museum hosted a freeform art class; allowing students to use the techniques they have learned and apply them however they want!
Sculpting is messy business…. but fun!
All types of art were available to be used for this class!
Science of Flight class Takes off with success!
On July 18th the China Lake Museum hosted a Science of Flight class taught by our very own President Dr. Bob Smith!
An introduction to the science behind flight
Student are given access to a flight simulator to apply what they have learned
Students are put into teams
Flying is serious business; require total concentration
A glider to take home
Heartland Rocket Science class!
On July 8th the China Lake Museum hosted a Rocket Science class for the heartland homeschooling system!
Class Begins!
Creation of their rockets for testing
Using computer simulations to simulate their rocket designs
The China Lake Museum is always able to assist the students
Outdoors live fire of the rockets!
Proud Rocketeers!
Adult art class for Picasso!
On July 2nd, the China lake Museum hosted an art class for adults based on Picasso’s abstract art style!
Teacher Fawn gives the class a brief but informative overview about Picasso.
Gathering the necessary paints for the class ahead.
One of the finished artworks, showing some clear inspiration from Picasso.
Recreating some of Picasso’s artworks,
Or creating your own. Either way is perfect for the class!
A Collage of finished art!
Heartland Picasso Art Class
On June 24th, the China Lake Museum hosted an art class inspired by Picasso for the Heartland Charter School Homeschooling program. Students were exposed to Picasso’s techniques before encouraging students to use those techniques in their own way.
It’s important to get the details right!
Using tape to help create a collage of colors
Vibrant colors to let the viewer feel more than see
A Dinosaur enjoying the Ridgecrest sun!
An exact replica
Portrait painting is an excellent activity for teamworking and socializing.
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!