The award-winning Idyllwild Area Historical Society is a volunteer organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of the San Jacinto Mountains.
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• Get in touch with us?
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In our first year we began collecting donations of material documenting mountain history, launched a periodic newsletter, organized field trips to nearby museums, inaugurated the annual Idyllwild Home Tour and trained volunteers to meet recognized standards for curating the growing collection.
Enjoy your Visit!

Museum Location:

54470 North Circle Dr. (corner of Oakwood) Idyllwild, California
Museum Hours:
Fall and Winter (September 21 – March 21): Saturday & Sundays, 10:00am – 3: 00pm  

Spring and Summer (March 22 – September 20) : Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 10:00am – 4:00pm

Also: Monday holidays and everyday between Christmas and New Years.

Museum gardens are available everyday year round to sit, relax and enjoy. 10:00am – 4:00pm

Admission Free – Donations Welcome