Preserving the past, enriching the present, and enhancing the future for all generations.
About The La Quinta Museum
The La Quinta Museum showcases La Quinta’s history and cultural arts through displays on two floors. There is a diorama of a Cahuilla Indian village and another depicting native animals. Photos of the early resorts remind us of the attraction of the desert early on. The community room exhibits a 32-foot long mural of La Quinta highlights painted by Andre Blanche.
The La Quinta Museum is a Cultural Museum with two exhibit galleries. Gallery 1, located on the 2nd floor, is local history featuring the Cahuilla Indians, The Desert Club, and The La Quinta Hotel. Gallery 2, located on the 1st floor, features new revolving exhibits that change every three to four months.
All events at the Museum are free of charge
Museum hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission: Free!
La Quinta Museum EXHIBITS
Community Room
Mural by André Blanché (part of the La Quinta Art in Public Places program). Dorothea Lange photo gallery of Coachella Valley images.
The Story of La Quinta
Enjoy our newly expanded local history exhibit! Dive into the stories of our city, from the original stewards of the land, the Cahuilla, to the homesteaders, ranchers, and dreamers looking for a desert oasis.
Salton sea: brilliant expanses, fading vision
December 2024 through March 2025
Experience the artwork of Andrew Dickson, expressing the profound beauty he finds at the Salton Sea, with its expansive spaces, rich textures and brilliant sun-bleached landscapes. This exhibit invites reflection on the unique beauty, character, and complex issues surrounding the Sea at this most critical time in its recent history.
Spotlight exhibit in our Local History gallery:
Hearing the ancestors
Explore the rich history of our area through the work and findings of archaeologist Bruce Love.
Programs & Events
For the full complement of exhibits and programs, please visit the La Quinta Museum Facebook Page.
Second Saturday each month 1-3 p.m. Genealogy Meet-Up Whether you’re a beginner or an expert in all things Genealogy, join us for discussion and collaboration. December 14, 2024 – Holiday Potluck and family/culture traditions. January 11, 2024 – Immigration records/Ship Manifests/Ellis Island February 8, 2024 – DAR -Daughters of…
Second Saturday each month 1-3 p.m. Genealogy Meet-Up Whether you’re a beginner or an expert in all things Genealogy, join us for discussion and collaboration. December 14, 2024 – Holiday Potluck and family/culture traditions. January 11, 2024 – Immigration records/Ship Manifests/Ellis Island February 8, 2024 – DAR -Daughters of…
Second Saturday each month 1-3 p.m. Genealogy Meet-Up Whether you’re a beginner or an expert in all things Genealogy, join us for discussion and collaboration. December 14, 2024 – Holiday Potluck and family/culture traditions. January 11, 2024 – Immigration records/Ship Manifests/Ellis Island February 8, 2024 – DAR -Daughters of…
The La Quinta Historical Society is a volunteer, nonprofit service organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich multi-cultural history of La Quinta through:
Maintaining a collection of archives and artifacts pertaining to the history of La Quinta
Educational Programs
Community Outreach Programs
La Quinta Historical Society strives to touch all ages from youth to seniors, socio-economic and multi-ethnic groups, community residents and area visitors, in an effort to link the present, the past, and the future with the treasured history of La Quinta.
