Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park

Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park is California's State Regional Indian Museum representing Great Basin Indian Cultures. The exhibits and interpretive emphasis are on American Indian groups (both aboriginal and contemporary) of the Southwest, Great Basin, and California culture regions, since Antelope Valley was a major prehistoric trade corridor linking all three of these culture regions. The museum contains the combined collections of founder Howard Arden Edwards and subsequent owner Grace Oliver. A number of the cultural materials on display are rare or one-of-a-kind objects.

The museum was originally constructed by homesteader/artist H. Arden Edwards in 1928. The chalet-style structure was built over an entire rock formation of Piute Butte in the Mojave Desert. The museum offers the visitor a unique experience.

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Park History

The Antelope Valley Indian Museum has been a public museum since 1932.

Park Features

The park also features a picnic area, historic grounds, historic cottages

Special Events

Our District offers a variety of in-person and virtual school programs. Click to learn more.

Teachers and Students

The Antelope Valley Indian Museum offers guided group tours on Thursdays with a reservation.

Adventure Pass

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The new California State Parks Adventure Pass provides free entry for fourth grade students at 54 select parks throughout the state including the Antelope Valley Indian Museum. Learn how you can explore California's extraordinary cultural and natural resources at California State Parks Adventure Pass.

Location - Directions

The museum is located in northeastern Los Angeles County. It is 19 miles east of the Antelope Valley Freeway (State Highway 14), at 15701 East Avenue M in Lancaster. Go East on Avenue K to 150th Street East, go south on 150th for 2 miles. Turn left on Ave. M, and go east for 1 mile to the museum. Or exit Pearblossom Highway (138) at 165th Street East and travel north. Bear right as 165th turns into 170th Street East. Continue north on 170th to Avenue M. Turn left on Avenue M, and go west for 1 mile to the museum.
Latitude/Longitude: 34.7506 / -118.3583

Seasons/Climate/Recommended Clothing

The weather can be changeable. Layered clothing is recommended.

District Superintendent Orders

The following District Superintendent Orders have been implemented:

• Partial Closure of Piute Butte [Download Superintendent Order] (1/2024)