Hanford Bicentennial Time Capsule

Community members assembled on July 9th to witness the unveiling of the time capsule that city leaders buried in 1976 during the community's Bicentennial celebration. The leaders from that era had asked for the time capsule to be opened on July 4, 2026, to coincide with the country's 250th anniversary celebration.

The City of Hanford and the Carnegie Museum of Kings County have collaborated to exhibit these items in August, aligning with the celebration of the 135th anniversary of Hanford's incorporation.

The museum gallery will be open on the following days/times for the public to view the items.

Monday, August 10th 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Tuesday, August 11th 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, August 12th 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 13th 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Friday, August 14th 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 15th 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Admission is free.

Following the exhibition, items will be displayed here on our website along with audio messages from city leaders and newscasters who covered the time capsule burial event in 1976.