Preserving the past, enriching the present, and enhancing the future for all generations.
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.
The La Quinta Museum is a Cultural Museum with two exhibit galleries. Gallery 1, located on the 2nd floor, is local history featuring the Cahuilla Indians, The Desert Club, and The La Quinta Hotel. Gallery 2, located on the 1st floor, features new revolving exhibits that change every three to four months.
Mural by André Blanché (part of the La Quinta Art in Public Places program). Dorothea Lange photo gallery of Coachella Valley images.
Enjoy our newly expanded local history exhibit! Dive into the stories of our city, from the original stewards of the land, the Cahuilla, to the homesteaders, ranchers, and dreamers looking for a desert oasis.
October 27, 2026 – January 16, 2027
This exhibit bring together works from the La Quinta Historical Society’s collection—including artists Mary Maison, Alson Clark, and Carl Bray—with works by 12 contemporary artists known as “The Desert Dozen,” a collective of friends and artists carrying forward the tradition of the desert artist through a distinctly modern lens. The exhibit will explore the legacy of artists inspired by the landscape, light, and spirit of the desert.
On Exhibit Now
Do you know the symbols of the City of La Quinta? Explore the history behind the bird, flower, tree, and City Seal that make this “Gem of the Desert” so special!
For the full complement of exhibits and programs, please visit the La Quinta Museum Facebook Page.
The La Quinta Historical Society is a volunteer, nonprofit service organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich multi-cultural 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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For La Quinta Museum questions or inquiries, please fill out the form below.
77885 Avenida Montezuma
La Quinta, CA 92253
Phone: (760) 777-7170
Tuesday – Saturday:
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday & Monday:
Closed
