County OK's Victor Valley Museum deal

SAN BERNARDINO • The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors Tuesday accepted ownership and control of the Victor Valley Museum and Art Gallery in Apple Valley —  a move that assures the continued operation of a High Desert cultural and educational institution.

With a decline in fundraising revenues, the museum faced the possibility of closing its doors. In July, members of the Victor Valley Museum Association approached 1st District Supervisor Mitzelfelt with a proposal to convey the museum to the county.

The memorabilia and artifacts will be catalogued and the building renovated. New displays and exhibits will be developed along with new outreach and educational programs in order to bring the museum up to the requirements of San Bernardino County Museum’s accreditation. The museum will be partially closed during that process, but the public will still have access to meeting rooms.

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