Black Gold Exhibit Volunteer

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The Black Gold exhibit has been open at the Kern County Museum since November 2003. On a day to day basis, the exhibit is open to our guests to view and experience. A milestone in the Museum’s evolution, this world class oil exhibition was designed and fabricated by Museum Arts, Inc. of Dallas Texas, the leading creator of oil industry exhibitions. The 9,640-square foot exhibition and surrounding 2.3 acres present a complete overview of how oil is created, different methods of discovery and extraction throughout history, and the changing role of industry workers and their families.

This participatory exhibition features a variety of learning environments for audiences of all ages. Highlights include a simulated travel under the sea in a diving bell to learn how oil is formed, an exploration into oil discovery, recovery and its transformation into many products we use today, and the many dangers of asphaltum mining straight from the mouth of an old-timer. With Kern County providing 64% of California’s oil production, oil production has been a crucial component of the local economy since 1895. By supporting Black Gold: The Oil Experience, donors and sponsoring businesses will be part of a world-class educational institution.

It takes about an hour for guests to do a full walk through, but regular observers usually spend 30 minutes in the exhibit. Being the Black Gold tenant, your duties include;

• Greeting each guest with a friendly smile
• Doing constant walkthroughs ensuring that everything is working properly and is clean
• Answering any questions guests may have
• Answering phone calls
• Light cleaning