We preserve and promote the cultural and historical collections and educational work of the Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park, a California State Park
Incorporated in 1982, we are dedicated to the exploration, preservation, and interpretation of Native American artifacts, history, and culture. Exhibits at the Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park in Lancaster, California showcase a collection of ethnographic and archaeological treasures representing Native California.
Explore Native American History and Culture
The Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park is a unique and eclectic folk art structure dating to the 1920s, a visual eye-catcher, the dream child of its creator H. Arden Edwards, built into and around the massive boulders of Piute Butte. The museum houses objects created by Native American cultures of the western Great Basin, southern California, and the Southwest. Walk on the Nature Trail to experience the mystical silence of the open western Mojave desert, and wander through the grounds among the Joshua trees, junipers, and cactuses. There’s no place like it!
Experience Ethnographic and Anthropological Displays
Nothing offends Native Americans more than to be talked about in the past tense. We emphasize the current and contemporary Native American cultures. In fact, FAVIM has two Native Americans on the board of directors to help guide us in our decision-making. Our annual celebration in October is all about today’s Native Americans. While most museums present artifacts about how Indians used to live, the Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park’s mission is to be part of today’s vibrant, living Native cultures. To that end, FAVIM exists to support the museum’s mission.
Visit the Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park
15701 East Avenue M
Lancaster, CA 93535
(Between 150th and 170th East)
Phone: (661) 946-3055
Hours: Saturday - Sunday 11AM — 4PM
