Laguna Woods History Center

About Laguna Woods History Center

The Laguna Woods History Center is a museum dedicated to preserving and sharing the local heritage of Laguna Woods, California. Visitors explore extensive photograph collections documenting early days, pioneers, and the early years of construction and buildings in the area. The center maintains archives including research materials, videos, and collections featuring Leisure Worlder of the Month honorees. Written histories available to visitors cover topics such as the Acjachemen people, the working ranch era, the Daguerre and Cortese families, and local landmarks including the Golden Rain Tree, Leisure World Globe, and Laguna Woods Surge Tower. The center presents exhibits and maintains a timeline documenting the creation of Laguna Woods, along with information about street names and local history links. An oral history project records community stories and experiences. The museum serves researchers, history enthusiasts, and residents seeking to understand the community's past through its collections and documented narratives.