Coachella Valley History Museum

Coachella Valley History Museum Historic museum dedicated to preserving, sharing, & interpreting the history of the Coachella Valley.
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Our mission is to preserve, SHARE, and interpret the rich history of the Coachella Valley; and SHARING is what CVHM is d...
05/12/2026

Our mission is to preserve, SHARE, and interpret the rich history of the Coachella Valley; and SHARING is what CVHM is doing today!

Our Director of Strategic Partnerships & Development, Rebecca Rizzo, is at Rancho Mirage Public Library’s “One Book, One Coast” event talking about CVHM’s Japanese Memorial Garden and how its purpose is to remember the Japanese pioneers who helped build the Coachella Valley - a fitting topic for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Visit the museum during AAPI Heritage Month to learn about the Issei (meaning “first generation” Japanese immigrants) who made the Coachella Valley their home and the immense impact they had on the life and growth of our community. Learn more here: https://www.cvhm.org/the-japanese-gardens

05/12/2026

🥕🫑 A Piece of Our Valley’s History

Next Tuesday, May 19, 2026, the Desert Sands Unified School District Board will be meeting to discuss the future of Indio High School’s Agriculture Program and its Indio FFA Chapter — one of the oldest in the region, with roots going back 50 years.

Agriculture has shaped the Coachella Valley for over a century. From the date palm groves to the farms that still employ thousands of local residents today, it remains one of the valley’s most significant industries — and a thread woven through the identity of communities like Indio.

Programs like IHS’s Ag Program and FFA have long connected young people to that legacy, offering hands-on education and a pathway into careers that keep our local food economy going.

If you’d like to learn more about what’s being discussed, the board meeting is next Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 7:00 pm at the DSUSD Board Room, 47-950 Dune Palms Road, La Quinta. You can read more here: https://kesq.com/news/2026/05/06/indio-high-agriculture-program-set-to-end-sparking-concern-from-students-and-alumni/

05/08/2026

Yesterday’s Community Flower Arrangement Workshop: Mother's Day Bouquet with Nicole Trigg of Botanical Verbiage💐

Mother’s Day arrived early at the museum! 💐Moms were on our mind at this week’s Floral Arrangement Workshop at Coachella...
05/08/2026

Mother’s Day arrived early at the museum! 💐

Moms were on our mind at this week’s Floral Arrangement Workshop at Coachella Valley History Museum. Led by local floral artist, Nicole Trigg of Botanical Verbiage, everyone channeled vintage inspiration to create their own bouquet to take home to keep for themselves or gift to a special someone.

More floral arrangement workshops are coming in September 2026. If you’d like to receive a “Save The Date” for the next event, put a 💐 in the comments.

We wish all mothers, grandmothers, aunts, godmothers, comadres, and women who inspire younger generations a very happy . 🌹

05/07/2026

A special experience just for Mother’s Day 💐
Great for mothers, daughters, grandmothers, aunts, or girlfriends 💕
🌹Join us for a hands-on Floral Workshop🌹
Thursday, May 7th
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
at Coachella Valley History Museum
led by local floral artist, Nicole Trigg of Botanical Verbiage
$25 for Museum Members
$35 for Non-Members
Seating is limited. Deadline to register is tonight, May 6, 2026, at 11:59pm PST.
Tap here to purchase your spot: https://linktr.ee/cvhistorymuseum

Learn how to create a Vintage-inspired Mother’s Day floral arrangement. Use the materials provided during the workshop to create your own. And take it home with you to keep or gift to someone special.

04/12/2026

Sunday, April 12, 1-4PM
• FREE Live Demonstration by Desert Weavers and Spinners, a local fiber arts guild
• FREE Admission to the museum for everyone
📍Coachella Valley History Museum
82616 Miles Avenue, Indio, CA 92201
🛜 cvhm.org

Coachella Valley History Museum is the best spot for enjoying free community events all weekend long in Indio, Californi...
04/10/2026

Coachella Valley History Museum is the best spot for enjoying free community events all weekend long in Indio, California. No high-maintenance outfit preparation required.

04/08/2026

Here’s the list of events from this morning’s live segment with KESQ News Channel 3. Join us!

TONIGHT! Family-friendly karaoke by Karaoke Factory 🎙️
Wednesday, April 8, 5:30pm-7:30pm
Presented by Trypps Inc. & refreshments by Dune Room.
$10 for adults. Members and kids are FREE.
Visit https://www.cvhm.org/events-calendar to purchase tickets.

Saturday, April 11, 10AM-4PM 🌴
FREE Admission to the museum for everyone.
Tour our museum and gardens, including the 1909 School House, 100-Year-Old Smiley-Tyler House, the world’s only Date Museum, and more!

Saturday, April 11, at 10AM
Creator Speaker Series ✍🏽
featuring Noelle McQueary Kustas, local podcaster and author
Q&A + Book Signing
FREE EVENT, with books available for $10 each

Saturday, April 11, 1PM
Community Yoga 🧘🏼🧘🏽‍♀️🧘🏻‍♂️
Presented by SoulZenter
All ages and abilities welcome.
FREE EVENT.

Sunday, April 12, 1PM-4PM 🌴
FREE Admission to the museum for everyone.

Sunday, April 12, at 1:00PM
Live demonstration by Desert Weavers & Spinners - A Fiber Arts Guild.
FREE EVENT.

Visit CVHM.org for more information.

Address

82616 Miles Avenue
Indio, CA
92201

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+17603426651

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