A local small art museum filled with diverse, amazing, & unique artwork by talented local artists!…read moreWorth a quick 15-30 minute visit if you are in the area. Free admission! Parking is unique and is along the middle of the street as well as the sidewalks. It's great to come here every few times a year and see new and fresh exhibits. We always come back because of that! The place is well-taken care of with friendly staff and a lot of side events go on as well! Make sure to research if they are open and ensure they are not in the middle of constructing/preparing new exhibits. Always feels good to appreciate the local arts!

Museum of Art & History or MOAH is in a modern, ferro-concrete buildIng with wide expanse of plate…read moreglass & aluminum framing. It has a generic institutional look so typical since the last fourth of the 20th century.  So much clear glass must trap huge amounts of heat from rays of the intense summer sun which must mean much pollution creatIng energy has to be expended to cool its interior. Not exactly a building meeting zero emission standards in the new age of global warming.  January - April 2022: Exhibition of Works by Marc Steven Greenfield is a must-see. It addresses in a very deft way racism as witnessed and experienced by a Black Man in America in a new, sophisticated, novel light. He raises questions about race, equality, inequality, retribution, and possible reconciliation. His mastery in many different styles proves that he is a meister artist capable of manipulating the media into thought provoking questions often done by confronting and "owning" negative, insulting stereotypes of Blacks on canvas.   In another method, he places Blacks in the style of Catholic icons of the Virgin & Baby Jesus and the Pietà where Virgin Mary cradles the dead Jesus. In the background there are scenes of racist Nazi's receiving just retribution for their horrendous acts against humanity.  There is even an iconic portrait of Yasukè (yah soo keh), who was a Sub-Saharan Black African, who served as a high ranking Samurai in 16th century Japan during the Warring States period, in high Japanese military regalia.    Marc Steven Greenfield is well informed about history, culture, religion, politics, race and synthesizes a powerful brew that if we drink it, it gives us food for thought....Why are we so hung up on the color of our skin?  It's another indictment that we humans are the strangest of all animals.  Be sure to see Mr. Greenfield's interview in the small side projection room. The second floor is dedicated to "What would you say?",  Activist Graphics from LACMA: It's a melange of graphics by various artists depicting Disco Singer Sylvester as Gay or even alluding at a Trans Woman. Black Man in white Ku Klux Klan dress is tongue in cheek, sarcastic humour ridiculing white supremacy.  Series of repeating prints of a woman with the title of "I will not be Assimilated." as though she is threatened by the Borg which, in fact, is our own conformist society.  Esoteric reference to Royal Crown Hair Dressing and showing a woman wearing a dress decorated with a woman showing a big butt seems humourous in line with rap songs idolizing ample derrière.  Another great thing about MOAH is that it's free. You only need to give out your resident zip code. Great way to spend an afternoon creating new, cerebral, synaptic connections.  There are two other associated museums nearby:  Western Hotel Museum and Cedar Center for the Arts Museum. Times and dates vary so be sure to call.

Adorable museum with an enthusiastic and well informed tour guide. I even received a personal…read moreindividual tour! Judy Garland grew up in this neighborhood and her father ran a movie theater just down the street. The museum has the theaters old seats! Myrtie, the proprietress was quite the force to be reckoned with. She lived past 100 and was a stalwart of the community!

Western Hotel Museum in Lancaster is open only on Friday and Saturday 11 AM - 4 PM. I chose to…read morevisit on Friday since Lee Esther's Cajun Créole Cooking in nearby Palmdale has its Friday only delectable Ya Ya Gumbo special in order to kill 2 birds with 1 stone. Western Hotel may be the oldest, historical building on main drag Lancaster Blvd. It has a Victorian, rural feel housing so many in the past who have passed away. It is a self guided tour, but you can book a tour at least 2 weeks in advance to see both the MOAH Museum and the Western Hotel for $3/person. I was lucky to get an impromptu tour being the only person in the hotel near closing by Richard who was manning the front reception. Because of Richard's kind invitation, I was enlightened to the importance of the hotel taking part in Lancaster history run by the Webbers. Richard is quite the raconteur telling tales of Lancaster to make Western Hotel part in its history alive again. He also has a witty, humorous side showing me a violin case in one of the guestrooms which hid inside itself a bottle of whiskey and 4 ceramic shot glasses. Richard's very informative, friendly, amiable manner was able to transform a standard self guided tour reading labels into a vibrant, time machine sending me back to the olden times of Lancaster. Thanks for going out of your way and gifting me a very entertaining 60 minutes!!! This was a 5 star experience.

We stopped here on our road trip and it was a nice little museum! The staff were nice and it was…read morevery clean. The bathrooms were also very clean and comfy for a potty break. There were tables in the front you could eat a little picnic at too, if you brought a lunch. As for the exhibits, it is mainly for older kids and adults because it's a lot of reading and adult history. But my kids who are 3 and 6 liked looking at the planes on the ceiling and outside. They got to sit in the jet plane cock pit and also see what a machine gun looked like up close. That was educational for my older son. It was free to enter, not busy, and parking was easy on the street. So, a nice little pit stop to stretch our legs. Spent about 10-15 mins here and then went to the mule museum right next door for another 10-15 minutes. So stop by if you pass through!

This place was amazing! So cool. It looks little on the outside but it was packed with so many…read moreinteresting things. The woman working was so friendly, talked us and our kids through fun little tid bits. Wish we had longer to spend there

Awesome Indian museum with real life artifacts a place you must go if you live in antelope Valley…read more Palmdale ,Lancaster

A small yet mighty museum! Includes artifacts, information, gift shop and book time experience…read moreinside the Joshua cottage. On our visit the book title was; Wolf & Isha Make the Land, illustrated and animated by Sage Romero. Can be found on the California Department of Water Resources website. Beautifully illustrated! Quite a few objects that used to be on display are in the process of being returned to the Chumash, Tongva, and Luiseno ancestors. I look forward to seeing the new exhibits that include the Native peoples input. My favorite part of the museum was the brightly painted artwork on the ceilings. So vibrant!

This place is pretty cool. It's clean and has plenty to see…read more When we visited the park was a bit empty so it was like we had the entire place to ourselves. Each aircraft has a story to tell. It's also a great place for photo apps. I would have posted photos but my family is in every photo. Anyway, there isn't much to do in the AV but this place is a must see. Oh yes, FYI ... The Indian Museum is pretty cool too. Welp! Have fun and enjoy

World's only display of a Lockheed SR-71 and its predecessor the A-12, the once ultra secret D-12…read moredrone, and the only remaining U-2D. The airpark is an interesting and educational experience. Definitely worth some time to peruse the displayed aircraft here and at the Joe Davies Heritage Airpark next door. Gift shop and clean restrooms on the premises along with plenty of parking.

We enjoyed walking around and looking at the planes outside. Unfortunately, the museum was closed…read moredue to the holiday. We will definitely return at another time. 11/15/25

The AF Test Museum is a great spot to visit while at Edwards AFB. A coworker and I were in town for…read morethe week, and this was a must see. The highlights for me were seeing the SR-71 static display and the F-22 inside. The Six Million Dollar man gear was also a surprise treat, since that show was a favorite in my youth. There's not a lot of other things to do while on Edwards, so this is a no brainer in my mind.

Nice stop after eating at Emma Jean's. The museum is free, but donations are appreciated. There are…read moremultiple rooms to walk through, some photo ops set up, a gift shop, and a restroom.

The people that work here are so sweet and welcoming. Entrance is free but I highly suggest leaving…read morea donation to keep them in business. There's three separate rooms with amazing things to show the kids. I have an 8 year old and he was so interested in the old technology and appliances. They also have valuable history on Victor valley. Overall a great experience and I highly recommend checking them out.

Are you driving to Las Vegas on the way to California or vice versa? Don't fly by this hidden gem…read moreif you or someone with you is into aircraft! Joe Davies Heritage Airpark is a family-friendly and unique airplane museum located in Palmdale, California. There are fascinating displays of aircraft that show the historical significance of the United States Air Force like never seen before. It is so cool to see these beauties up-close! There is a collection of aircraft flown, tested, designed, produced or modified planes from the United States Air Force. There are 21 retired military aircraft on display that also includes a 1/8 scale model of the B-2 Spirit, an AGM-28 Hound Dog Missile, a B-52, a C-46, and various aircraft components. I read that once complete, they will have over 40 retired military and civilian aircraft in the future. To top it all off, admission to the park is free! If you are interested in a fun afternoon spent with family, friends, or even solo, Joe Davies Heritage Airpark checks all the boxes!

Interesting and educational outdoor aircraft museum. It is well maintained with various walkways…read morewith informational plaques regarding the planes and jets on exhibit. Be sure to check out the gift shop and adjoining Blackbird Airpark next door. Clean restrooms are available. There is also a limited selection of snacks, bottled water, and sodas in the gift shop. Great place to take family for a morning or afternoon outing. Plenty of parking.

A 5 star stop for sure!!! What an incredible collection of history. From all ages of Tehachapi…read more Stones and arrowheads to modern horse carts. Doctors accessories, and pieces of historic value from the towns growth. Flash back to an early civilization and see how we were grown. I am in love with the deep history this location boasts. So we'll displayed. Very clean and cool inside, super friendly folks here filled with information. Hit the cool gift shop corner on your way out. There is even a really neat salt and pepper display. There is so much rich history to see here! I highly recommend you pop in ON A WEEKEND and see. They are not open midweek.

Had a lovely time at the museum, even though I am not from tehachapi. Just visiting the museum was…read moreinteresting so educational for people who like history.

One of the Best Train Museums that we have visited. Located in a Train Depot, it is beautifully…read moredone with displays, artifacts, and Train Memorabilia from the past. Super friendly Staff who really show their passion for trains & the history that surrounds them. They have a nice gift shop where you can find a gift for the train enthusiast in your life, or pick up something for yourself. If you are lucky a train will pass through and you can sit on the platform and feel the history as it passes you by, go see the Tehachapi Loop to complete your visit to Train Town USA.

Enjoyed some time in the downtown area today. Brought the grandkids to play on the little train…read moreslide they have. It's so cute over here and well-maintained. We usually let our granddaughter run around on the grass and play. Luckily, the Man working out front told us not to go on the grass. I guess people are letting their dogs go to the bathroom and not clean up after them. So disappointing, it's such a beautiful area. We were glad for the warning, though. 10/24/25