History museum
Coachella Valley History Museum
41 locals recommend
Location
82616 Miles Ave
Indio, CA
Tips from locals
Charming local museum for anyone interested in learning the fascinating history of the Coachella Valley
Complex including a restored 1909 school house, a 1930s home & a museum dedicated to the date palm. About 14 Mins drive!
The museum campus contains the Smiley-Tyler House, a 1926 adobe home which houses the main exhibits; the historic 1909 Indio Schoolhouse; and the Date Museum. Also, the spacious grounds hold a variety of gardens, including a Memorial Date Garden, a Japanese Garden, the Jardin Del Desierto, and the oldest Cork Oak tree in the Coachella Valley. Other highlights include our Submarine house, a Blacksmith shop, various farming equipment, and the Museum's archives.
The museum campus contains the Smiley-Tyler House, a 1926 adobe home which houses the main exhibits; the historic 1909 Indio Schoolhouse; and the Date Museum. Also, the spacious grounds hold a variety of gardens, including a Memorial Date Garden, a Japanese Garden, the Jardin Del Desierto, and the o…