STITCH Every Tuesday 1– 3 pm Bring your own project to work on. Be inspired and share with fellow quilters, knitters, … Continued
Come to the Museum and enjoy an episode of Huell Howser’s California’s Gold on the big screen. Bring your lunch … Continued
Every Friday! Join us to revisit the fun of coloring! Basic supplies are provided.
Mural by André Blanché (part of La Quinta Art in Public Places Program). Dorothea Lange photo gallery of Coachella Valley images.
A collaboration by Douglas McCulloh and Susan Straight. An exploration of the stories of Riverside County’s past and present Veterans and how they influence their community. October 1 – November 30, 2019
Cigar altar boxes created by members of our community. October/November 2019
Features Cahuilla Indian and local La Quinta history.
The La Quinta Historical Society is a volunteer, non-profit service organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich multicultural history of La Quinta through:
La Quinta Historical Society strives to touch all ages from Youth to Seniors, socio-economic and multi-ethnic groups, community residents and area visitors, in an effort to link the present, the past and the future with the treasured history of La Quinta.
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The La Quinta Museum showcases La Quinta’s history and cultural arts through displays on two floors. There is a diorama of a Cahuilla Indian village and another depicting native animals. Photos of the early resorts remind us of the attraction of the desert early on. The community room exhibits a 32 foot long mural of La Quinta highlights painted by Andre Blanche. While you’re there stop in the Museum Store, the place to shop for books about the area and many unique items, some created by local artists.
The La Quinta Museum is a Cultural Museum with two exhibit galleries. Gallery 1 is local history featuring the Cahuilla Indians, The Desert Club and The La Quinta Hotel. Gallery 2 features new revolving exhibits that change every 3 to 4 months.
Visit: 77885 Avenida Montezuma, La Quinta, CA 92253 | Call: (760) 777-7170 | Hours: Tuesday – Saturday: 10am – 4pm
