Hi-Desert Nature Museum
Bringing nature, culture and history to our community
Featured Event
Brown Bag Lunch Lecture – June 21, 2018
Coyote Hole Canyon Surprises By John Michael Rafter Coyote Hole Canyon is located near Joshua Tree Village, California, and just north of the north entrance to Joshua Tree National Park. The approximately 3,000-foot-long canyon stretches from south to north and rock art can be found on its east and west sides on granitic boulders. John was … [Read More...]
Featured Exhibit
Toys – The Inside Story May 24 – September 1, 2018
Peek inside some popular toys! Explore linkages, cams, pulleys and circuits. Steady your hands and win at Operation®! Activate different electrical circuits. Discover what makes Jack jump. Crank gears and make toys spin! Find out which mechanisms make toys move, and how! This exhibit was produced and is traveled by the Sciencenter, … [Read More...]
Museum Updates
Chamber Music at the Museum June 9 & 10, 2018
Tickets are available for a donation of $15 for standard seating and $20 for preferred seating.* Tickets can be purchased online, at the Yucca Valley Community Center Monday – Thursday, 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. or at the Hi-Desert Nature Museum Thursday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Having trouble signing up online? Click … [Read More...]
New Museum Video!
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...
© 2018 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
