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The ground surface is so nearly level that you have no sense of contour. . . . It is not a former lake, although in large part it is a former swamp. Geology characteristically repeats itself around the world and down through time, but---with the possible exceptions of the Chilean Longitudinal Valley and the Dalbandin Trough in Pakistan---the Great Central Valley of California has no counterpart on this planet.

~ John McPhee, Assembling California

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M. Theo Kearney’s Private Office, Superintendent’s Lodge, 1903. Visitors to the site museum view this room much as it appears in this photo.

Reception Room, Superintendent’s Lodge, 1903.

Bring your family and friends to the Kearney Historic Site for a guided tour that provides a glimpse of the San Joaquin Valley's agricultural beginnings through the life and times of M. Theo Kearney - a California ag pioneer who came to be known as the Raisin King. Tour the turn-of-the-century ranch manager's residence (known as the Superintendent’s Lodge) that was part of the ranch headquarters of Kearney’s Fruit Vale Estate. Experience the grounds of Kearney's 1890s landscape - now a public park, perfect for a family picnic or leisurely walk. The hour-long tour of the Superintendent’s Lodge includes a visit to the Museum Store.

Public Tour Hours

Friday, Saturday & Sunday
1:00, 2:00 and 3:00 pm

Please note Kearney Mansion Museum is located in the center of Kearney Park. The park is administered by the County of Fresno. The County charges a $5.00 vehicle fee for entrance into the park.

Admission Fees

Adults $5
Seniors (60 & up) $4
Students (13-17 or with ID) $4
Children (3-12) $3
Free for Historical Society members and children under the age of 3.

Last Updated Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 11:19 PM.