Temecula Valley Museum

⏰ NEW HOURS, SAME TEMECULA HISTORY! 🏛️✨

Starting Wednesday, September 30, we’re switching things up at the Temecula Valley Museum! 👀

Here’s when you can stop by and get your history fix:

📅 WED–FRI: 10 AM–3 PM
📅 SAT: 10 AM–4 PM
📅 SUN: 11 AM–3 PM
🚪 MON–TUE: CLOSED

So whether you’re exploring Old Town, checking out an exhibit, or just looking for your next local history fix...you know when to find us! 😉

📍 28314 Mercedes Street | Old Town Temecula

Save this post so you know when to swing by! 🏛️

Feeling inspired by the beautiful autumn mural? 🍂

We’re looking for artists to share their creativity with the community through a Winter Solstice mural, on display at Sam Hicks Monument Park this December.

Applications are due October 5, 2026, so don’t wait!

See where your imagination takes you! ❄️✨

Visit TemeculaCA.gov/MuralProject to learn more and apply.

🎒📚 Make history a little more hands-on this school year!

The Temecula Valley Museum is now accepting reservations for school and group field trips for the 2026–2027 school year! 🏛️✨

Give your students the chance to step outside the classroom and explore Temecula’s history through an engaging museum experience.

Ready to book? Visit TemeculaCA.gov/TVM to get started!

Questions or need help booking?
📞 951-694-6450
📧 [email protected]

📰 Before there were printers, there was a whole lot of work behind the words.

Ever wondered how newspapers and posters were made before modern printing technology? Step into the archives and discover the fascinating history of printing with TVM Historian Mindy Johnson!

Join us for Out of the Archives: Newspapers and see how the printed word came to life back in the day. 🖋️

📅 Sunday, September 27
⏰ 11 am – 4 pm
📍 Temecula Valley Museum Rotunda

Our staff's presentation will take place throughout the day, so stop by, get curious, and take a trip through the history of printing! 🗞️

Looking for a little piece of Temecula to take home? 🛍️✨

The Temecula Valley Museum Gift Shop has a curated collection of local souvenirs, books, apparel, and handcrafted finds. Perfect for remembering your visit or gifting a little Temecula love. 💛

📍 28314 Mercedes Street | Old Town Temecula
🕐 Open Wednesday–Sunday, 10 AM–4 PM

Come for the history. Leave with a little piece of Temecula. 🏛️🛍️

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, 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 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 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 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)