The Museum is housed in the oldest building on the ranch, built circa 1877. The building was used as the cooking wing and bunkhouse of the 1868 Ranch Manager's house built by James Irvine I.
The Irvine Historical Society was founded in 1976 to preserve, research, and promote the heritage of the original Irvine Ranch.
Agriculture, Cattle ranching, Irvine Family, Old Town Irvine, Citrus Industry, Mexican rancho era, Native Americans.
Library, California History.
Tours of the Museum collections, Tours of Old Town Irvine. Workshops, Speaker program.
1877 one story house
Irvine Historical Society owns the facility and surrounding land. All volunteer Board of Directors.
Access: Students, Scholars, Staff Only, Members
Appointment required: True