Temecula Valley Museum

Temecula Valley Museum The Temecula Valley Museum offers history, art, and culture through the many programs, walking tours, field trips, workshops, and events.
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Permanent and travelling exhibits explore local and period history as well as artistic and cultural facets of life.

Think you know Old Town? 👀 There’s a whole lot of history hiding in plain sight.Join the Temecula Valley Museum for a gu...
09/02/2026

Think you know Old Town? 👀 There’s a whole lot of history hiding in plain sight.

Join the Temecula Valley Museum for a guided Walking Tour through Old Town and discover the stories, people, and places that helped shape Temecula. 🏛️🚶‍♀️

📅 Saturday, September 5 | 10:30am
🎟️ Space is limited, so grab your spot and come see Old Town from a whole new perspective.

Sign up at TemeculaCA.gov/TVM!

🚶‍♀️ Every Corner Has a Story.Think you know Old Town Temecula? Take a walk through history and discover the stories, pe...
08/06/2026

🚶‍♀️ Every Corner Has a Story.

Think you know Old Town Temecula? Take a walk through history and discover the stories, people, and places that helped shape our community. 🏘️📖

Join the Temecula Valley Museum this Saturday for a guided Old Town Walking Tour! Our knowledgeable guides will take you through Old Town while sharing fascinating stories from Temecula’s past, including some you may have never heard before.

✨ Explore Old Town
👣 Get some steps in
📚 Learn a little local history
❤️ See Temecula from a whole new perspective

📅 This Saturday, August 8, 2026
📍 Old Town Temecula
🎟️ Registration is required — reserve your spot today!

📲 TemeculaCA.gov/Register

Whether you're a longtime Temecula resident or just love discovering the history behind the places you visit, this is a great way to spend a Saturday morning.

Come for the walk. Stay for the stories.

👉 Sign up today and join us!

History is more than the names you learned in school. It's the voices you haven't heard yet.📖 Her Side of the Story brin...
08/06/2026

History is more than the names you learned in school. It's the voices you haven't heard yet.

📖 Her Side of the Story brings to life the remarkable journeys of women who traveled to California before 1854. Based on more than 800 handwritten firsthand accounts collected by the Association of Pioneer Women of California in 1900, this exhibit offers a richer, more complete picture of our shared history.

Visit the Temecula Valley Museum and discover the stories that helped shape California, one page at a time.

🗓 On display August 14 – October 4, 2026

Experience a little bit of Japan, right here in Temecula! 🇯🇵✨Join us at the Temecula Valley Museum as we celebrate Siste...
07/22/2026

Experience a little bit of Japan, right here in Temecula! 🇯🇵✨

Join us at the Temecula Valley Museum as we celebrate Sister City Day and Temecula's longstanding friendship with Daisen, Japan. Discover Japanese culture through the exciting sounds of Taiko drumming, hands-on crafts, traditional games, and more!

Whether you're looking to learn something new or simply enjoy a fun afternoon with family and friends, this free event has something for everyone.

📍Temecula Valley Museum (28314 Mercedes Street)
🗓 Saturday, August 1, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM–1:00 PM

Admission is free! We'll see you there!

🕵️📚 Out of the Archives: Erle Stanley GardnerEvery great mystery has a story, and this month, we're uncovering one right...
07/15/2026

🕵️📚 Out of the Archives: Erle Stanley Gardner

Every great mystery has a story, and this month, we're uncovering one right here in Temecula!

Join us at the Temecula Valley Museum on Sunday, July 26 for our monthly Out of the Archives program. Learn about local history with historian Mindy Johnson as she explores the life and legacy of Erle Stanley Gardner, the legendary mystery author who called Temecula home.

Celebrate Gardner during his birthday month and discover how his connection to Temecula became part of our community's rich history.

📅 Sunday, July 26
📍 Temecula Valley Museum (28314 Mercedes Street)

👣 Dust off your walking shoes...history is calling.Old Town Temecula has a story around every corner, and we're ready to...
07/07/2026

👣 Dust off your walking shoes...history is calling.

Old Town Temecula has a story around every corner, and we're ready to spill the tea...from over 100 years ago. 🤠 Join us for our next Old Town Walking Tour on Saturday, July 11 at 10:30 am and discover how today's charming Old Town got its start when it was the "New Town."

Along the way, you'll uncover fascinating stories, surprising facts, and historic landmarks you may have walked past a hundred times without noticing.

📍 Tour begins at the Temecula Valley Museum
⏰ Saturday, July 11 | 10:30 am
🎟️ Reservations are required.

Register online at TemeculaCA.gov/Register using the keyword "Old Town"

🌎✨ Travel the world this summer—no passport required!At Culture Quest Camp, young explorers (ages 6-12) will spend a wee...
06/26/2026

🌎✨ Travel the world this summer—no passport required!

At Culture Quest Camp, young explorers (ages 6-12) will spend a week at the Temecula Valley Museum discovering a different culture each day through hands-on activities, art projects, food, performances, and special guest presentations. It's a fun and engaging way to learn about the world while making new friends and creating lasting memories.

🌍 Session 1: Global Gurus
📅 JUL 6–JUL 9
🕤 9:30 AM–12:30 PM OR 1:00 PM–4:00 PM

✈️ Session 2: World Wanderers
📅 JUL 13–JUL 16
🕤 9:30 AM–12:30 PM OR 1:00 PM–4:00 PM

Register today by visiting TemeculaCA.gov/Register - keyword “Quest”

🎨 Calling all artists! Your next opportunity to showcase your work in Temecula is here...but not for long.Applications a...
06/24/2026

🎨 Calling all artists! Your next opportunity to showcase your work in Temecula is here...but not for long.

Applications are now open for two exciting artist opportunities:

🖌️ Temecula Mural Project
This year's theme is Autumn Equinox, giving emerging artists the chance to transform a public space into a work of art.
📅 Application deadline: July 1, 2026

🖼️ 2027 City of Temecula Art Galleries
Exhibit your artwork in one of Temecula's public gallery spaces, including the Temecula Valley Museum Rotunda, The Merc, and the Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library.
📅 Application deadline: June 30, 2026

Whether you're looking to create on a larger canvas or display your work in a gallery setting, now is the time to apply.

Don't miss your chance to share your creativity with the community. Apply today before the deadlines arrive!

🎨 Learn more and apply at TemeculaCA.gov/MuralProject and TemeculaCA.gov/TVM

📚✊ Out of the Archives: Civil RightsHistory has stories to tell...and this month, we're exploring the fight for Civil Ri...
06/22/2026

📚✊ Out of the Archives: Civil Rights

History has stories to tell...and this month, we're exploring the fight for Civil Rights.

Join us at the Temecula Valley Museum on Sunday, June 28 for our monthly Out of the Archives program. View our collection of historical Civil Rights posters and newspapers while learning about the people, events, and movements that shaped history.

Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply curious to learn more, this is a meaningful opportunity to connect with the past and discover stories that continue to resonate today.

📅 Sunday, June 28
📍 Temecula Valley Museum

06/16/2026

Meet the talented family behind Summer Fun! ☀️🎨

In this edition of our Temecula Mural Project artist series, hear from the artist and her two daughters as they share the inspiration behind their vibrant mural and what this opportunity meant to them. Their story is one you won't want to miss!

Think your artwork could be the next featured mural? Applications for our next Temecula Mural Project are open now through July 1, 2026. The upcoming theme is Fall Equinox, and we encourage artists to submit their designs for a chance to be showcased.

🍂 Apply today at TemeculaCA.gov/MuralProject

Address

28314 Mercedes Street
Temecula, CA
92590

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

(951) 694-6450

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