The award-winning Idyllwild Area Historical Society is a volunteer organization whose Mission is: “…to preserve the history of Idyllwild and neighboring communities in the San Jacinto Mountains; to maintain artifacts thereof in a manner accessible to the public; and to promote public awareness of local history for the enrichment of visitors and residents.”
Click on “Welcome to our museum” below to enjoy this promotional video created by the students in the Idyllwild Community Center Video Club:
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ARTI-FACTS for Winter 2026 IS HERE!
Check out the latest edition of Arti-Facts, Summer 2025, to enjoy the feature article ” Bears, Temperance and Tourism: the Mid-Century Transformation of Idyllwild” by President Ed Warner. It’s a fascinating look at the movers and shakers who helped put Idyllwild on the tourist map…for better or worse!
Click on the “About Us” drop down menu and then click on “Arti-Facts” , Our Museum Newsletter”. Enjoy!
We now have all 75 issues of our newsletter, Arti-Facts, on our website!
What’s coming up at the museum in 2026 – For more details about each event go to our Event Calendar page.
June 2 – A presentation by Bob Greenamyer on “Idyllwild in the Movies” at the Idyllwild Public Library at 5:00PM – FREE
June 17 – Open House: “Untold Tales of Our Town” – 5:00 – 6:30PM – Our Open House
August 1 – IAHS Annual Public Meeting at the Idyllwild Public Library – 2:00-3:30
August 15 – Annual Ice Cream Social at the Museum – 12:00-2:00PM
September 19 – 2026 IAHS Home Tour – 10:00AM to 4:00PM
October 10 – Art Alliance Wine Walk 10:00AM – 4:00PM – Museum Closed
Museum Location:
54470 North Circle Dr. (corner of Oakwood) Idyllwild, California
Museum Hours:
All year – Saturday & Sundays, 11:00am – 4: 00pm
Also: Monday holidays and everyday between Christmas and New Years, 11:00am – 4: 00pm
Museum gardens are available everyday year round to sit, relax and enjoy.
Admission Free – Donations Welcome