Sunday's Column - Victor Valley Museum

It must be hard to maintain a museum privately, and that became the case with the Victor Valley Museum in Apple Valley.  I recently went along to have a look around and it was obvious that there had been some serious changes.

The museum is now under the direction of the San Bernardino Museum and their professionalism is showing through.  Firstly all the carpet has gone.  I was told that carpet is a no-no for a museum as it harbors bugs and other pests that can harm the exhibits.  I have to say I missed "grandma's kitchen" and also "grandpa's tool shed," which were originally on display, but there are a lot more other items to enjoy.  You can read the entire column at www.sbsun.com/trevorstravels