Bringing nature, culture and history to our community

The Desert Bloom Mark Wheeler, Naturalist No matter how we look at the desert bloom, whether close or distant, whether with painstaking examination or with just a passing glance, we can’t help but recognize that this colorful flourish is truly something extraordinary in the world. It’s impossible to avoid looking over and over again. … [Read More...]

On Display January 7 through March 1, 2012 For thousands of years, humans have gone to great lengths to change their natural appearance in an attempt to make themselves feel more attractive, to conform to the prevailing customs of their cultural group, to attract a mate, to show off wealth or social status, and to make a statement … [Read More...]

“REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE” EXHIBITION ON DISPLAY MARCH 10 – APRIL 27, 2012 OPENING RECEPTION FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 5:00-7:00 … [Read More...]

The Gecko Gift Shop offers novelties, apparel, toys, jewelry, gifts, books, postcards, souvenirs, and more. Children’s … [Read More...]
The museum is open
Tues - Sat: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
FREE ADMISSION!
We are located in the Yucca Valley Community Center Complex at 57116 Twentynine Palms Highway, Yucca Valley, CA 92284.
Phone: (760) 369-7212
Stefanie Ritter is our resident biologist at the museum and is a wealth of information on the topic of natural science. Please feel free to email her your questions. If you would like an animal or plant identified, please be sure to attach an image to your message.
Send your questions to museum@yucca-valley.org
© 2012 Hi-Desert Nature Museum is administered by the Town of Yucca Valley. Site created by Cyberspike.
Member of American Association of Museums, Western Museum Association and California Museum Association
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