Bringing nature, culture and history to our community

Have you ever experienced acrophobia? If you have a fear of heights then you certainly have. Join Crystal Mason, Museum Educator, as she explains the concept of fear for this fright filled Science Saturday. She will describe the biological reaction in the brain that causes fear, how an individual can be conditioned to feel fear and how you can … [Read More...]

HI-DESERT NATURE MUSEUM PRESENTS YUCCA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL ART SHOW AND OPENING RECEPTION The Town of Yucca Valley will present the Yucca Valley High School Art Show, on display April 30 through May 30, 2013 at the Hi-Desert Nature Museum. This annual exhibition highlights the finest work of some of this community’s … [Read More...]

Scorpions! This exhibit is for rent! Download this Exhibit as a PDF brochure The word “scorpion” often evokes fear. Although … [Read More...]

The Gecko Gift Shop offers novelties, apparel, toys, jewelry, gifts, books, postcards, souvenirs, and more. Children’s … [Read More...]

The museum has produced a promotional video with Dan O'Dowd and Paul Morehead. It's 3 1/2 minutes and highlights the museum and local attractions.
Click here to view...
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
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May 2013 | April 2013 | March 2013 | February 2013 | January 2013
© 2013 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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