Karen Riley is the Executive Director of the S.C.R.A.P. Gallery, a unique environmental art museum that delivers art and environmental … Continued
Crack! Bam! Dot! Come and play at the Museum. this is not a class with an instructor, but all levels … Continued
Mural by André Blanché (part of La Quinta Art in Public Places Program). Dorothea Lange photo gallery of Coachella Valley images.
The Art of the Shack explores and celebrates the concept of home inspired by the work of American artist Beverly Buchanan (1940-2015). Developed by the S.C.R.A.P. Gallery and Coachella Valley Art Center, this exhibit showcases work created using reused and upcycled materials.
Features Cahuilla Indian and local La Quinta history.
The story of the California Grizzly Bear is told in this family friendly, interactive exhibit. Open through September 15, 2018.
Call for Artists ages 15-25. Does your favorite up-and-coming artist belong in a museum? La Quinta Museum invites artists, age 15-25, to join us in this exciting exhibit. Info and registration link on the Museum’s Facebook page. GEN Z: This is Me is scheduled for Oct-Dec 2018.
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
