A must visit when traveling through Californias oil country stretching from McKittrick onward through Taft, California. Museum is packed with artifacts, photographs, and models derived from the past and present. Docents are impeccable and steeped in oil field history and lore. The museum is clean and comfortable. Highly recommended as an adjunct to any history class from middle school through University. When visiting, dont forget to say hello too Pauline! Cheers.

Beautiful place,lots of history, grandkids love it too!

Wonderful experience. Very dedicated volunteer. Strong knowledge about the history of this city . Very interesting information

In October they hold a pumpkin patch. I didnt get pictures of the whole place and what they offer, but they shared with the kids a little some of Tafts history.

VERY informative and kind volunteers.

Nice friendly staff and a history lesson in where oil drilling all began!

It was cool, relaxing environment they made fresh apple juice with the kids it was fun!

Boomtown Days ..wonderful knowledgeable young guides made history come alive!

Its a great place to take kids. Its mostly a meusuem for older oil technology. I would like to see them get some modern equipment next to the older equipment so kids can compare how much its improved. It would also be nice if they could more realisticly talk about the environmental implications of drilling for oil and fracking/other oil industry practices.

Good place to see the history of the town of Taft. The volunteers are very sweet and informative.

Very cool place. Docents were extremely knowledgeable and had plenty of fun facts for our group of over 90 enthusiasts.

Very nice park. Right off the walking path.

Interesting if youre interested in that sort of thing. Kind of interesting even if youre not. Keep in mind its mostly an outdoor tour so will be uncomfortable in the summer.

Open weekends only and by appointment. Tells the local story of oil drilling and the community that grew up around it. Unusual collection of drilling equipment and featuring artifacts and dioramas illustrating life in the early oilfields. Well worth the trip.

Taft, California.This museum/plantation is one of a kind. I have never been to any type of museum catered to petro. The equipment and the sizes are jaw dropping.They have a gigantic oil drilling rig in the middle of the park... It was surreal to see how this old school mechanism worked w/ the plethora of pullies made from wood and rubber.Access/Roads: APaved.Parking: BPlenty on dirt.Distance: CAppx 120 miles north of DTLA.Appx 40 miles southwest of bakersfield.Costs: AFreeNearby Attractions:Jack dilly squat. hmm. theres some dirt everywhere.Conclusion: AThis is one of my favorite museums between LA and SF. Its a must for anyone who cares about these things. No one cares for Taft or the nearby region, and there is no reason too except to visit this museum or visit the nearby prison.Safe travelings.IG @cigarcpa.

Our grnd kids live here its our town history Brogdon oil co .1981

Adorable historical gem hidden in the mountains of Taft. Sweet & knowledgeable staff!

A fantastic Museum that deserves more attention

This is a great place to review our history

Great museum with friendly docents! We had a great time!

If you are interested in the oil industry this place has something for everyone.

Wonderful bit of California History

Beautiful landscape, oil industry related, educational and interesting, good family outing

Hugh Howser of Calif Gold loved this place and did episodes on the museum, Taft, and surrounding area. The docents really give a flavor of what it was like. The transportation is a must see. The old pumping units, standard ends, are well exhibited. ALL this is located in the 5th largest oil field in the Unitsd States. So must to learn here. The town also has Fort Sutter replica to scale.

Excellent history of the oil industry. Lots of exhibits of original equipment.

Awesome full of history love it

Amazing

Very interesting, there is a lot of history in those building

Wonderful monument

Love this place

Very interesting place.

Fun

Great Oil Museum

Nice place to visit

Awesome