Homestead Museum, City of Industry

About Homestead Museum

The Homestead Museum in City of Industry preserves the Workman House and related structures documenting Los Angeles history from the 1840s through the 1920s. Visitors explore the grounds and period buildings to learn about the Workman and Temple families and their role in the region's development. The museum designated as a Historic-Cultural Landmark offers guided home tours examining how the houses functioned as monuments, memorials, and showpieces across different eras. Programs include behind-the-scenes tours, art adventures, and workshops on topics ranging from early San Gabriel Valley history to writing and wellness activities like Mayan yoga. The museum also hosts book clubs, lectures on subjects such as automobiles and American city development, and open site days for casual exploration. Called one of California's true historic treasures by the Smithsonian Institution, the Homestead provides a detailed look at greater Los Angeles's past through the stories of prominent early families and their legacy.