More Info
- General Info
- Discover the natural science, history, culture, and art of the Morongo Basin in Southern California at the Hi-Desert Nature Museum. Located in the Yucca Valley Community Center Complex. The Hi-Desert Nature Museum was founded in 1964 by Evelyn Conklin; her father, Percy Conklin; Camilla Hudson, a long-time resident; and Jerry Moore, Community Services Director of the Parks and Recreation District. Evelyn Conklin served as Curator of the museum for 28 years. With the incorporation of the Town of Yucca Valley in 1991, the museum became a division of the Community Services Department. The museum has always been a family-oriented facility whose original purpose was to display and educate residents and visitors about the desert environment. The original collections consisted primarily of gifts from the community-at-large. The museum started in an 800 square foot building in a local park. In 1973, it moved to its present location in the Yucca Valley Community Center Complex.Discover the natural science, history, culture, and art of the Morongo Basin in Southern California at the Hi-Desert Nature Museum. Located in the Yucca Valley Community Center Complex. The Hi-Desert Nature Museum was founded in 1964 by Evelyn Conklin; her father, Percy Conklin; Camilla Hudson, a long-time resident; and Jerry Moore, Community Services Director of the Parks and Recreation District. Evelyn Conklin served as Curator of the museum for 28 years. With the incorporation of the Town of Yucca Valley in 1991, the museum became a division of the Community Services Department. The museum has always been a family-oriented facility whose original purpose was to display and educate residents and visitors about the desert environment. The original collections consisted primarily of gifts from the community-at-large. The museum started in an 800 square foot building in a local park. In 1973, it moved to its present location in the Yucca Valley Community Center Complex.
- Location
- Yucca Valley Town Hall
- Other Link
- Categories
Reviews
Details
Phone: (760) 369-7212
Address: 57116 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
Website: http://hidesertnaturemuseum.org
People Also Viewed
- Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Joshua Tree National Park
56377 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
- Hi-Desert Nature Museum
58116 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
- Desert View Motel
57471 Primrose Dr, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
- Desert Christ Park
57090 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
- California Welcome Center
56711 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
- Travelodge
54850 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
- Joshua Tree Inn
61259 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
- Pioneer Bowl
53441 Mane St, Pioneertown, CA 92268
- Institute of Mentalphysics
59700 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
- Yucca Valley Building & Safety
58928 Business Center Dr, Yucca Valley, CA 92284