Temecula Valley Museum

A guide to Temecula Valley Museum and the local electrician serving the neighborhood around it.

About Temecula Valley Museum

Temecula Valley Museum is the city’s history museum, located in Sam Hicks Monument Park, covering the valley’s story from its Luiseno Indian roots through the ranchos, railroad era, and into the present.

History and Significance: The museum opened in 1987 in a small storefront, then relocated to its current building in Sam Hicks Monument Park in 1998, with a second floor added in 2005. Its centerpiece is a permanent exhibit on Erle Stanley Gardner, the Perry Mason author who lived in Temecula from 1937 to 1970, including a reproduction of his office.

Address: 28314 Mercedes St, Temecula, CA 92590 | Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed Mondays. Free admission, donations suggested.

Facilities and Amenities

Luiseno Indian history exhibits
Mission San Luis Rey period displays
The area’s ranchos and railroad history
Permanent Erle Stanley Gardner exhibit with a reproduction office

Nearby Attractions

Sam Hicks Monument Park | Old Town Temecula | Promenade Temecula

Getting Here

Location of Temecula Valley Museum, and driving directions from there to our Temecula office.

FAQs about Temecula Valley Museum

Is admission to the Temecula Valley Museum free?

Yes, admission is free, though donations are suggested to help support the museum.

What can you see at the Temecula Valley Museum?

Permanent exhibits cover Luiseno Indian history, the Mission San Luis Rey period, and the area’s ranchos and railroad history, plus a dedicated exhibit on Erle Stanley Gardner, the Perry Mason author who lived in Temecula from 1937 to 1970.

What are the museum's hours?

The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and closed on Mondays.

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