Wonderful museum for families. With ebt card or wic card, it's a dollar entry and children under 3…read moreare free. The museum is split up into several topics. There is an animal exhibit, early years in the high desert, cowboys, the military and stones. They also have a small pretend city with a firestation, market and bistro. Theres costumes to play dress up and there's a magnetic wall to play on. Theres puzzles and books as well. The day we went, there was an event going on with vendors, food trucks and performances. It was great to learn about all kinds of things while also having a lot of playful fun.

Great little county museum! Lots of exhibits for small children and interesting factoids for the…read moreadults. Sections on the military history, real estate history, native history, and even some paleontology. $10 entry fee with a variety of discounts available. Worth a side trip for some local history.

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.

A very cool and quaint museum located at the base of "Newt's Paradise" also known as "Hilltop…read moreHouse" in Apple Valley, CA. In the museum, you can check out loads of memorabilia and artifacts from Apple Valley's heydey when celebrities and political figures (think Marilyn Monroe, Jane Russell, Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, John Wayne, Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, Bob Hope, Kirk Douglas, Dean Martin, Tony Curtis, Janet Leigh, Lucille Ball, and Desi Arnaz- Classics!), used to come out to visit the Apple Valley Inn and other areas around town to film and get away from the crowds of LA by a short flight. I, personally, enjoyed speaking with Roger, the museum's guide, most; he is full of knowledge and was a pleasure to speak with and meet. Make sure to ask about the past and recent filming history that has taken place around town. - Mank, an upcoming American biographical drama film about the battles over the screenplay credit for Citizen Kane (1941), is just one of the many films that you can learn about. Overall, it was a very educational and insightful experience. If you have time, also try and hike up to the Hilltop House as well for good views of the city and to check out the remains of an architectural wonder of the past. Check out these great articles for more info: https://paradiseleased.wordpress.com/2011/01/29/high-glamour-in-the-high-desert-the-apple-valley-inn/ https://paradiseleased.wordpress.com/2011/09/16/newts-paradise-apple-valleys-spectacular-hilltop-house/

Out of the many times driving up to Big Bear throughout the years, I finally visited the Big Bear…read moreValley Museum. Admission is a $5 donation per adult, and there is plenty of parking. You can get yourself an old fashion Sarsperella or Root Beer in a glass bottle in the shop across from where you donate. It's pretty much a self-guided tour with volunteers sharing the history of each buildling/attraction you go to. Definitely worth the visit.

Visiting Big Bear for a few days so we wanted to find things to keep the kiddos busy and make it…read moreenjoyable. It was only $5 for adults and kids 14 and under are free. All the staff were very friendly and shared about the history but made it interesting for the kids and adults. They had a gold rush activity the kids enjoyed. Restrooms were clean and on site. Parking was free. They interacted with the kiddos at the blacksmith center and they all were given a little sword as a souvenir.

This is a non profit museum. They have trains on the outside you can view 24/7. They are located in…read morean old Harvey House, next to a working train yard. Inside they have a variety of things relating to BNSF railways, along with a small gift shop. Manager Noah, is friendly & knowledgeable.

On a Sunday morning in November, this is where Huell Howser taped an episode on train depot. We…read moretook the bridge from Del Taco and recognize the train depot museum. We got there too early but able to look at different trains parked outside. So much history in this little town. This place is great for train enthusiasts and children.

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!

Lots of things to see and I love reading about the historical background that is our Lake Arrowhead…read more& her neighbors. Cool photos and nice little ginger shop. Old skool post cards: 25 cents for one or 10 for a dollar. You decide.

Stopped by before lunch, spent about 45 minutes here. We could've spent a lot longer, though,…read morebecause there is a lot of information (and a small gift shop). The volunteers that maintain the museum say they change the information and displays annually. The volunteers were so welcoming and informative. One drives from Huntington Beach just to volunteer at the museum, which is insane. There are interactive displays and a projector room. They even put a display in the bathroom because they have so much stuff. Tip: if you go in the side room, there's free candy.

We had a wonderful day yesterday at the Motte Museum Big Barn Classic Car Show here in Menifee…read more This was their 12th annual event of which I've attended a few. The Sold Out car show was full of beautiful Classics, Customs, Muscle Cars, Hot Rods, Trucks and Low-Riders. The parking facility was loaded with eye-candy for every palate. The show was run flawlessly under the leadership of Tommie Brown and the whole team at the Motte Museum. The Big Barn was displayed with a tribute to the Corvette from the families collection. Every generation, but my favorite was the 1963 Split Window "Fuelie" on the turntable which I would have to sell one of my houses to own. From the free coffee and donuts to participants, to the cars, to the polite hard-working staff, the food trucks and awards, this was a Fantastic event. Major kuddos to Tommie and the whole Motte family.

Had to stop by Motte Automotive Museum, and I'm so glad we did!…read more They have a great collection of great looking vehicles from different eras and great staff!

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.