Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park

08/13/2026

🎒✨ HEY, 4TH GRADERS… YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE IS FREE! 🌲🏖️

Calling all California 4th graders! 📣 Your classroom isn’t the only place to learn this year—California State Parks are waiting! 🥾🌊🦋

With the Free Fourth Grade Pass, public school 4th graders and their families can explore 54 participating California State Parks for FREE! 🎉

🌊 Explore the beach
🥾 Hit the trails
🌳 Discover giant trees
🦎 Meet some wild California neighbors
📸 Make memories your family will be talking about all year!

And the best part? The 4th grader + family can ride along for the adventure! 🚗💨

🎟️ Grab your FREE Fourth Grade Pass and start checking parks off your family bucket list!

Where will your first adventure take you? 👀👇
www.parks.ca.gov/4thGrade

08/07/2026

07/24/2026

Get Spooky this Summerween with Book Time at the Butte and Join in on Summer Fun Reads

Some readings will include:
“Coyote at the Big Time” by Lyn Risling
“A Tataviam Creation Story” by Alan Salazar
“Wonder Walkers” by Micha Archer,
And so much more!

Ages 5+ recommended but not required.
Readings occur on Saturdays at 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. and last approximately 30 minutes each.
Park Admission: $3 for adults. Children 12 and under are free.
*California State Parks 4th Grader Adventure Pass holders and their families enter for free! Visit www.parks.ca.gov/AdventurePass for more info!*
Location: 15701 East Ave. M, Lancaster, California.
Dates and Times Subject to Change
The Antelope Valley Indian Museum SHP exhibits over 4,000 objects created by the American Indian peoples of southern California, Arizona, and New Mexico. Visitors can also enjoy the nature trail, gift shop, and picnic area.
For more information, please call the museum at (661) 946-3055 or visit our website at avim.parks.ca.gov. Follow us on Facebook at Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park.

07/04/2026

06/18/2026

Do you want to visit California State Historic Parks for free for the rest of the year?

📣 Big News! 📣

In celebration of Juneteenth and the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California State Parks is offering a special free version of its Historian Passport — normally $50 for the year — for admission of up to four people per pass at more than 30 state historic parks throughout the state. Starting today through Monday, July 6, Californians can download the pass for free and use it for unlimited visits to participating historic parks from Juneteenth until the end of the year.

Act now and visit Reserve California because there is a limited time to get this downloadable pass!

https://reservecalifornia.com/passes/advancepasses

🎫 State Parks included:

Antelope Valley Indian Museum
Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park
Benicia Capitol State Historic Park
Bodie State Historic Park
California Citrus State Historic Park
California Mining and Mineral Museum
Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park
El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park
Empire Mine State Historic Park
Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park
Fort Ross State Historic Park
Fort Tejon State Historic Park
Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park
Jack London State Historic Park
La Purísima Mission State Historic Park
Los Encinos State Historic Park
Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park
Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
Monterey State Historic Park
Olompali State Historic Park
Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park
Railtown 1897 State Historic Park
Robert Louis Stevenson State Park
San Juan Bautista State Historic Park
Shasta State Historic Park
Sonoma State Historic Park
State Indian Museum State Historic Park
Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park
Weaverville Joss House State Historic Park
Will Rogers State Historic Park
William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park

06/13/2026

Today and tomorrow from 11am-4pm. Julia Samaniego will share her ethnobotanical knowledge with visitors at Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park. Julia Samaniego is a Tataviam tribal ethnobotanist, dedicated to preserving the cultural heritage and ecological knowledge of her people. As a proud mother of four, she balances her family life with her deep commitment to the environment and the communities she serves. She is also a member of the LA Prescribed Burn Association, where she actively participates in controlled burns to promote healthy ecosystems and reduce the risk of wildfires.

In addition to her work with prescribed burns, Julia serves as the Co-manager of the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing Nursery, a critical initiative focused on restoring habitats and ensuring safe wildlife passage across the busy highways of Southern California. Her role at the nursery involves collaborating with environmental scientists, biologists, and community stakeholders to cultivate native plants and restore vital ecosystems that support local wildlife.

A passionate advocate for the integration of traditional ecological knowledge with modern conservation practices, she uses her expertise to educate others about the importance of sustainable land management and the invaluable role that indigenous wisdom plays in preserving biodiversity.
For more information or if you have any questions please contact: 661-946-3055

06/10/2026

Saturday and Sunday from 11-4pm. Julia Samaniego will share her ethnobotanical knowledge with visitors at Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park. Julia Samaniego is a Tataviam tribal ethnobotanist, dedicated to preserving the cultural heritage and ecological knowledge of her people. As a proud mother of four, she balances her family life with her deep commitment to the environment and the communities she serves. She is also a member of the LA Prescribed Burn Association, where she actively participates in controlled burns to promote healthy ecosystems and reduce the risk of wildfires.

In addition to her work with prescribed burns, Julia serves as the Co-manager of the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing Nursery, a critical initiative focused on restoring habitats and ensuring safe wildlife passage across the busy highways of Southern California. Her role at the nursery involves collaborating with environmental scientists, biologists, and community stakeholders to cultivate native plants and restore vital ecosystems that support local wildlife.

A passionate advocate for the integration of traditional ecological knowledge with modern conservation practices, she uses her expertise to educate others about the importance of sustainable land management and the invaluable role that indigenous wisdom plays in preserving biodiversity.
For more information or if you have any questions please contact: 661-946-3055

05/24/2026

Join Us Here at Book Time at The Butte for Some Reads Written by Vibrant Authors!

Some readings will include:
“Rainbow Weaver/ Tejedora Del Arcoíris" written by Linda E. Marshall,
“The Mystery of The Monarchs" written by Barb Rosenstock,
"The Secret Signs of Nature" written by Craig Caudill and much more!
Recommended K-6 Grade but not required

Date and Time: Sundays at 11:30 am , 01:00 pm, and 02:30 pm

Park Admission: $3 for adults. Children 12 and under are free.

*California State Parks 4th Grader Adventure Pass holders and their families enter for free! Visit www.parks.ca.gov/AdventurePass for more info!*
Location: 15701 East Ave. M, Lancaster, California.

Dates and Times Subject to Change

The Antelope Valley Indian Museum SHP exhibits over 4,000 objects created by the American Indian peoples of southern California, Arizona, and New Mexico. Visitors can also enjoy the nature trail, gift shop, and picnic area.
For more information, please call the museum at (661) 946-3055 or visit our website at avim.parks.ca.gov.Follow us on Facebook at Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park.

05/06/2026

On Saturday, May 9, the museum will highlight Maree Cheatham's (Muskogee Creek/Choctaw) award-winning ceramic creations. Maree says, "I grew up digging clay from Oklahoma and Texas creek beds for my doll's dishes and dried them in the sun. Now I fire them in a kiln. My Muskogee Creek/Choctaw heritage shows in my work. Every pot I throw and paint is an expression of my love of the earth."

On May 30th & 31st from 11am-4pm, artists Wimer (Mescalero Apache) and Esquer (Tohono O’odham) work with oil, acrylic, and mixed media, drawing inspiration from culture, place, and lived experience. They have contributed to multiple murals at Chicano Park in San Diego.
$3 for ages 13 and older, free for children 12 and under.

California fourth-grade students attending a public school and their families can attend for free with the California State Park Adventure Pass. Learn more about the pass and how you can download it at parks.ca.gov/adventurepass