Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park
Also known as Antelope Valley Indian Museum SHP
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- $3 per adultAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- parks.ca.gov(661) 946-3055
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Los Angeles County, about 15 miles east of Palmdale, Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park covers about 162 acres.
The park supports historic sites, ranger programs, wildlife watching, picnicking, and hiking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor center — Museum and grounds | Sat–Sun | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Museum and grounds are open Saturday-Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. See Museum School and Group Tours.
Seasons/Climate/Recommended Clothing: The weather can be changeable. Layered clothing is recommended.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Adult Museum Entry Fee | $3 |
| Children (12 & Under) Museum Entry Fee | Free |
Official wording
Special rates may apply for peak season, high demand holiday periods, and during weekends. Prices are subject to change without notice. • Adult Museum Entry Fee: $3.00 • Children (12 & Under) Museum Entry Fee: Free
California park passes
- California Explorer Annual Pass — $195. Vehicle day-use entry to 134 state parks incl. high-demand Southern California beaches Details
- Golden Poppy Annual Pass — $125. Vehicle day-use entry to 112 state parks Details
- Historian Passport — $50. Admission for up to four people at per-person-fee State Historic Parks Details
- Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Annual Pass — $50. Entry to State Vehicular Recreation Areas that collect day-use fees Details
- SNO-Park Pass — $40 season / $15 day. 18 SNO-PARK winter recreation areas Details
From the California state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveCalifornia
- Phone
- (800) 444-7275
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
See the park’s wording
Are dogs allowed?
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
Historic sites and toursPicnickingRanger and interpretive programsWildlife viewing and birdingHiking
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Parking
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Overview
The Antelope Valley Indian Museum is located at 15701 East Avenue M, in Lancaster California. The museum houses artifacts and exhibits that interpret the Great Basin Indian Cultures. The unique structure was originally constructed in 1928 by homesteader/artist H. Arden Edwards and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Visit www.avim.parks.ca.gov for current hours of operation or phone the park at (661) 946-3055.
Exhibits/Programs
The multi-level museum building includes ramps and exterior walkways that provide access for people with mobility disabilities to most portions of the museum including the Great Basin Room, the Antelope Valley Room, the Southwest Room, and the Kachina Hall. The entire contents of the museum can be viewed on the museum’s website at the link provided in the Overview section.
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Other Information
Restrooms located inside the museum are generally accessible. The parking lot is composed of hard packed gravel and some visitors may require assistance reaching the museum from parking. The park does include a small picnic area and a nature trail neither of which are accessible due to topography and sand surfaces however an all-terrain wheelchair is housed at the park. Contact the park to inquire about availability.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 15701 E Avenue M
Lancaster, CA 93535 - Nearest town
- Palmdale — about 15 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 34.6499, -117.8500
- Phone
- (661) 946-3055
Entrances
- Directions point
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
The museum is located in northeastern Los Angeles County. It is 19 miles east of the Antelope Valley Freeway (State Highway 14), at 15701 East Avenue M in Lancaster. Go East on Avenue K to 150th Street East, go south on 150th for 2 miles. Turn left on Ave. M, and go east for 1 mile to the museum. Or exit Pearblossom Highway (138) at 165th Street East and travel north. Bear right as 165th turns into 170th Street East. Continue north on 170th to Avenue M. Turn left on Avenue M, and go west for 1 mile to the museum.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- California State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- California State Parks Listing page (one link per unit, page_id = officialId), unioned with the CSP Enterprise GIS 'ParkEntryPoints' ArcGIS layer (coords, address, county, unit number, management status) and the 'CSPParkUnit_CurrentStatus' layer (open/partial/full closure)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: Antelope Valley Indian Museum from southeast 2016-12-10.jpg — CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication), Junkyardsparkle
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology