Summer Movies Kicks Off at Local Museum

SAN BERNARDINO >> Bring the family, bring a picnic, bring some lawn chairs — Summer Movies at the San Bernardino County Museum has arrived. Family favorite films will be screened at 7 p.m. on selected Fridays in the museum’s courtyard. Sponsored by the Museum Association, Movies at the Museum are free for Museum members and $5 per person for non-members. Popcorn is free! The series kicks off on July 1 with the PG-rated film, “A Night at the Museum." The series continues on July 15 with G-rated “Rio,” Aug. 5 with “Princess Bride,” and Aug. 19 with “Robots,” both rated PG. For those over 18 looking for a fun evening night out, Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds” will be shown on July 29. The event will highlight the museums renowned Wilson C. Hanna bird egg collection, the fifth largest in the world. In addition, guests will enjoy bird-themed activities and aptly-named cocktails to honor one of the most famous horror films in American film genre history. Summer Movies at the Museum and the County Museum’s other exciting events and exhibits reflect the effort by the Board of Supervisors to achieve the Countywide Vision by celebrating arts, culture and education in the county, creating quality of life for residents and visitors. The San Bernardino County Museum is at 2024 Orange Tree Lane, at the California Street exit from Interstate 10 in Redlands. The museum is open Tuesdays through Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. General admission is $10 (adult), $8 (military or senior), $7 (student), and $5 (child aged 5 to 12). Children under five and Museum Association members are admitted free. Parking is free. For more information, visit www.sbcountymuseum.org. The museum is accessible to persons with disabilities.