Morongo Basin Historical Museum, Yucca Valley

About Morongo Basin Historical Museum

Morongo Basin Historical Museum in Yucca Valley preserves the region's past through indoor and outdoor exhibits alongside a research center. Visitors explore artifacts and memorabilia documenting Morongo Basin history with assistance from docents. The museum features several restored structures including the original Landers Post Office, a California Historical Site, and the Jackrabbit Homestead Cabin, which includes a multimedia exhibit experience. The Moharve Mercantile displays a preserved general store stocked with period goods such as dry goods, tins, coffee, tea, flour, apothecary items, and penny candies. The research center maintains extensive archives covering local history from Giant Rock to the Landers Earthquake and the Integratron. The museum also hosts Second Wednesday Lectures addressing history, environment, natural science, Native American culture, and arts. The facility operates with free admission and welcomes the public to explore regional heritage.