Many of these visitors are from out of state and many from of the country. The installation of a multimedia, interactive exhibit on the history of the Kern County oil industry will allow the general public and thousands of school children to be educated in the important role that petroleum plays in their everyday lives. Where to tell the story The Kern County Museum encompasses 16 acres with 50 historic structures and over 500,000 objects in its care. The museum holdings also include hundreds of oil-related photographs, fossils, tools, vehicles, and equipment. The oil exhibit will be funded by a variety of means including foundation grants, fund raisers, donations, and in-kind services from the industry and all aspects of the public and private sectors.
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