Children's Museums

Valley Relics Museum

Name: Valley Relics Museum
Address: C3 & C4 Entrance on, 7900 Balboa Blvd, Stagg St, Van Nuys, CA 91406, United States, Burbank, CA, US
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Rating: 4.7

★★★★☆ 4.7 (442 reviews)

📍 C3 & C4 Entrance on, 7900 Balboa Blvd, Stagg St, Van Nuys, CA 91406, United States

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🌐 www.valleyrelicsmuseum.org

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🕐 Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	Closed
Friday	Closed
Saturday	10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Sunday	10 a.m.–3 p.m.

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About Valley Relics Museum

Valley Relics Museum is a children's museum in Burbank, CA. Features the Gorsky Collection of vintage menus, a specialized culinary artifact collection documenting historical dining culture. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 442 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Pop Culture Museum
Collections: Vintage menus, cookbooks, rock and roll memorabilia
Membership: Available
Offerings: Tours, events, merchandise

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Features the Gorsky Collection of vintage menus, a specialized culinary artifact collection documenting historical dining culture
⭐Offers free playable pinball machines and vintage arcade games as interactive exhibits, allowing visitors to engage with functioning historical gaming artifacts
⭐Houses an extensive neon sign collection that is prominently featured across 26 visitor review mentions, representing a significant pop culture preservation effort
⭐Operates only on weekends (Saturday and Sunday), serving as a specialized preservation project for San Fernando Valley history and Los Angeles pop culture artifacts
⭐Maintains a substantial memorabilia collection spanning vintage restaurant branding (McDonald's, Bob's Big Boy), matchbooks, ashtrays, and Coca-Cola items documenting mid-20th century consumer culture

💬 What Visitors Say

🕐Plan your visit for Saturday or Sunday only, as the museum operates exclusively on weekends. Arrive early to avoid heat buildup, as reviewers noted the venue lacks A/C and can get very warm, especially during summer months.
💬Budget 1-2 hours for your visit at the $15 admission price. The museum is compact but densely packed with artifacts. Free playable pinball machines and vintage arcade games are available (about 7 machines), though they fill up quickly.
💡Start with the neon signs and memorabilia collections—these are the standout exhibits according to visitor feedback. Some display arrangements block sightlines to other items, so take time to navigate around to see everything.
💡If you have a strong connection to San Fernando Valley history or 1960s-2000s pop culture (restaurants, entertainment, fashion), this museum is exceptionally valuable for nostalgia and local preservation. Consider bringing relatives or friends who grew up in the area.