Old Schoolhouse Museum, Twentynine Palms Historical Society

About Old Schoolhouse Museum, Twentynine Palms Historical Society

The Old Schoolhouse Museum, operated by the Twentynine Palms Historical Society, preserves the area's cultural and historical heritage in Twentynine Palms. Visitors experience a 1920s-era schoolroom and view artifacts and historical exhibits within the oldest public building in the Morongo Basin. The museum complex includes several facilities on the grounds at its location in Twentynine Palms. A Research Library houses the museum's extensive collections of artifacts and memorabilia related to Twentynine Palms and the greater Morongo Basin. The Founders Hall multipurpose building serves community functions. A small garage on the grounds displays the Hastie Bus, a notable piece of local history. The museum also operates a gift shop. The Twentynine Palms Historical Society, established in 1982 as a nonprofit educational organization, offers educational activities including field trips, lectures, and events to help the public research and understand the region's history.