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Visitor tip
The upstairs interactive play area is specifically designed for kids and highly praised by families. Bring children here to cool off and stay engaged while learning about local history.
Visitor tip
Book guided tours or field trips in advance by calling 951-694-6450 or emailing [email protected] to enhance your educational experience with expert insights about Temecula's local and Native American history.
Visitor tip
The rotating exhibits and Culture Days events (like the upcoming Juneteenth celebration on June 13, 2026) offer free programming with crafts and entertainment—check the schedule to catch special events.
About Temecula Valley Museum
Regional history & author memorabilia. Historic museum featuring city artifacts & a permanent exhibit on author Erle Stanley Gardner.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Hours
- Wednesday-Sunday 11am-4pm
- Current Exhibit
- Am I An American or Am I Not? (Japanese American WWII history)
- Special Event
- Culture Days: Juneteenth, June 13, 2026
What visitors say
Free to get in, but donations are much appreciated. They have a play center upstairs for kids. It is a cool little place to go see the local history and how Temecula came about. The museum also explains what happened to the native…
What a delightful museum, capturing the history of Temecula. The Rotunda entrance has changing exhibits. Kids' area has many interactive things for families to enjoy. Everything was so well displayed. Including the gift shop with…
Before driving an hour home, we always stop in this lot to use the public restroom. Only this time, we decided to walk over to the museum. It’s free to enter with a suggested donation. First floor has a gift shop and historic artifacts…
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Did You Know?
- The museum features a permanent exhibit dedicated to author Erle Stanley Gardner, creator of Perry Mason, making it a unique literary history destination
- Offers free admission with suggested donations, making it an accessible cultural resource for the community
- Features an interactive children's play area upstairs alongside rotating exhibits, combining education with hands-on engagement for families
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