Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park

Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park The museum, open to the public since 1932, houses over 8,000 objects representing 120 American Indian cultures. Guided programs are available by reservation.

Social Media Guidelines: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=31305 The exhibits also reveal how the depiction of American Indian cultures has changed over the last 80 years. The Storybook/Tudor Revival style building incorporates a rocky butte into the décor. In addition to exhibits, enjoy the nature trail, gift shop, and picnic area.

Join Us Here at Book Time at The Butte for Some Reads Written by Vibrant Authors! Some readings will include: “Rainbow ...
05/24/2026

Join Us Here at Book Time at The Butte for Some Reads Written by Vibrant Authors!

Some readings will include:
“Rainbow Weaver/ Tejedora Del Arcoíris" written by Linda E. Marshall,
“The Mystery of The Monarchs" written by Barb Rosenstock,
"The Secret Signs of Nature" written by Craig Caudill and much more!
Recommended K-6 Grade but not required

Date and Time: Sundays at 11:30 am , 01:00 pm, and 02:30 pm

Park Admission: $3 for adults. Children 12 and under are free.

*California State Parks 4th Grader Adventure Pass holders and their families enter for free! Visit www.parks.ca.gov/AdventurePass for more info!*
Location: 15701 East Ave. M, Lancaster, California.

Dates and Times Subject to Change

The Antelope Valley Indian Museum SHP exhibits over 4,000 objects created by the American Indian peoples of southern California, Arizona, and New Mexico. Visitors can also enjoy the nature trail, gift shop, and picnic area.
For more information, please call the museum at (661) 946-3055 or visit our website at avim.parks.ca.gov.Follow us on Facebook at Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park.

On Saturday, May 9, the museum will highlight Maree Cheatham's (Muskogee Creek/Choctaw) award-winning ceramic creations....
05/06/2026

On Saturday, May 9, the museum will highlight Maree Cheatham's (Muskogee Creek/Choctaw) award-winning ceramic creations. Maree says, "I grew up digging clay from Oklahoma and Texas creek beds for my doll's dishes and dried them in the sun. Now I fire them in a kiln. My Muskogee Creek/Choctaw heritage shows in my work. Every pot I throw and paint is an expression of my love of the earth."

On May 30th & 31st from 11am-4pm, artists Wimer (Mescalero Apache) and Esquer (Tohono O’odham) work with oil, acrylic, and mixed media, drawing inspiration from culture, place, and lived experience. They have contributed to multiple murals at Chicano Park in San Diego.
$3 for ages 13 and older, free for children 12 and under.

California fourth-grade students attending a public school and their families can attend for free with the California State Park Adventure Pass. Learn more about the pass and how you can download it at parks.ca.gov/adventurepass

Book Time Update! Book Time at The Butte will be on pause at the beginning of April. Don’t worry though, readings will...
04/26/2026

Book Time Update!

Book Time at The Butte will be on pause at the beginning of April.

Don’t worry though, readings will kick back up Sundays April 19th & 26th at 11:30am, 1:00pm, and 2:30pm.

Now, Book Time at The Butte would love to remind all readers that "you can't have a rainbow without a little rain" so we hope to see all our amazing readers back here on the other side of our Book Time reading rainbow!

In the meantime, California State Park’s Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park (SHP) continues to be open so pop in and check out their vast collection of artifacts and hike their scenic nature trail!

Here are some details:

Dates & Times: Saturdays & Sundays from 11am - 4pm

Park Admission: $3 for adults. Children 12 and under are free*.

*California State Parks 4th Grader Adventure Pass holders and their families enter for free! Visit www.parks.ca.gov/AdventurePass for more info!*

Location & Directions: 15701 East Ave. M, Lancaster, California. (On Avenue M Between 150th East & 170th Street East)

From State Route 14 in Lancaster, go east on Avenue K to 150th Street East. Turn right and go south for two miles to Avenue M. Turn left and go east on Avenue M for one mile to reach the museum.


The Antelope Valley Indian Museum SHP exhibits over 4,000 objects created by the American Indian peoples of southern California, Arizona, and New Mexico. Visitors can also enjoy the nature trail, gift shop, and picnic area.
For more information, please call the museum at (661) 946-3055 or visit our website at avim.parks.ca.gov.Follow us on Facebook at Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park.

California State Park’s Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park (SHP) will host author Amanda LaPera on March ...
03/14/2026

California State Park’s Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park (SHP) will host author Amanda LaPera on March 22 at Book Time at the Butte, the museum’s weekly reading event for families. LaPera writes books about young people coming of age in the Antelope Valley who, through hope and resilience, are able to overcome trauma.

Author Amanda LaPera grew up in Lake Los Angeles in the 1980s and 1990s. Drawing on her own experiences, she recreates the Antelope Valley of that era in her “Desert of Dreams” young adult series, capturing what life was like in the community while it was still being built. During the event, LaPera will read excerpts from her books.

Here are details about the event:
WHAT: Book Time at the Butte Meet the Author – Amanda LaPera

WHEN: March 22, at 11:30 a.m., 1 and 2:30 p.m.

COST: $3 for ages 13 and older, free for children 12 and under.
California fourth-grade students attending a public school and their families can attend for free with the California State Park Adventure Pass. Learn more about the pass and how you can download it at parks.ca.gov/adventurepass.

WHERE: Antelope Valley Indian Museum SHP, 15701 East Avenue M, Lancaster.

DIRECTIONS: From State Route 14 in Lancaster, go east on Avenue K to 150th Street East. Turn right and go south for two miles to Avenue M. Turn left and go east on Avenue M for one mile to reach the museum.

Please note: Pets are not allowed in the museum. Service animals are welcome per California State Parks' Service Animals Policy.

For more information, please call the museum at (661) 946-3055 (711 TTY relay service) or visit its website at avim.parks.ca.gov. Follow the museum on Facebook.

California State Parks supports equal access. If you need reasonable modification or special accommodation for the event, please contact Peggy Ronning at (661) 946-3055.

About Antelope Valley Indian Museum SHP
Antelope Valley Indian Museum SHP showcases over 4,000 objects created by the Native American peoples of Southern California, Arizona, and New Mexico. Visitors also enjoy the museum’s nature trail, gift shop and picnic area.

Book Time at The Butte is Pausing Their Readings for the Month of February.Don’t worry though, as Poppy Season approache...
02/15/2026

Book Time at The Butte is Pausing Their Readings for the Month of February.

Don’t worry though, as Poppy Season approaches this coming March, the readings will continue then so stay tuned...
The Antelope Valley Indian Museum continues to be open so pop in and check out our vast collection of artifacts and hike our scenic nature trail!

Dates & Times: The museum is open Saturdays & Sundays from 11am - 4pm

Park Admission: $3 for adults. Children 12 and under are free.

*California State Parks 4th Grader Adventure Pass holders and their families enter for free! Visit www.parks.ca.gov/AdventurePass for more info!*

Location: 15701 East Ave. M, Lancaster, California.

The Antelope Valley Indian Museum SHP exhibits over 4,000 objects created by the American Indian peoples of southern California, Arizona, and New Mexico. Visitors can also enjoy the nature trail, gift shop, and picnic area.
For more information, please call the museum at (661) 946-3055 or visit our website at avim.parks.ca.gov.Follow us on Facebook at Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park.

Book Time at The Butte is Pausing Their Readings for the Month of February.Don’t worry though, as Poppy Season approache...
01/31/2026

Book Time at The Butte is Pausing Their Readings for the Month of February.

Don’t worry though, as Poppy Season approaches this coming March, the readings will continue then so stay tuned...
The Antelope Valley Indian Museum continues to be open so pop in and check out our vast collection of artifacts and hike our scenic nature trail!

Dates & Times: Museum is open Saturdays & Sundays from 11am - 4pm

Park Admission: $3 for adults. Children 12 and under are free.

*California State Parks 4th Grader Adventure Pass holders and their families enter for free! Visit www.parks.ca.gov/AdventurePass for more info!*

Location: 15701 East Ave. M, Lancaster, California.

The Antelope Valley Indian Museum SHP exhibits over 4,000 objects created by the American Indian peoples of southern California, Arizona, and New Mexico. Visitors can also enjoy the nature trail, gift shop, and picnic area.
For more information, please call the museum at (661) 946-3055 or visit our website at avim.parks.ca.gov.Follow us on Facebook at Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park.

Join Book Time at The Butte in Starting the Year Reading, as Always! Some readings will include: “Raindrops to Rainbow"...
01/25/2026

Join Book Time at The Butte in Starting the Year Reading, as Always!

Some readings will include:
“Raindrops to Rainbow" by John Micklos Jr.,
“Hidden Gem" by Linda Liu,
"Rainbow Weaver/ Tejedora Del Arcoíris" by Linda Elovitz Marshall and much more!
Recommended K-6 Grade but not required

Date and Time: Sundays at 11:30 am , 01:00 pm, and 02:30 pm

Park Admission: $3 for adults. Children 12 and under are free.

*California State Parks 4th Grader Adventure Pass holders and their families enter for free! Visit www.parks.ca.gov/AdventurePass for more info!*
Location: 15701 East Ave. M, Lancaster, California.

Dates and Times Subject to Change

The Antelope Valley Indian Museum SHP exhibits over 4,000 objects created by the American Indian peoples of southern California, Arizona, and New Mexico. Visitors can also enjoy the nature trail, gift shop, and picnic area.
For more information, please call the museum at (661) 946-3055 or visit our website at avim.parks.ca.gov.Follow us on Facebook at Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park.

Address

15701 E Avenue M
Lancaster, CA
93535

Opening Hours

Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+16619463055

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