Agua Caliente Cultural Museum facts for kids
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| Established | 1991 |
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| Location | 140 N. Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, California |
| Type | Anthropology museum |
| Public transit access | SunLine Transit Lines 111, 30, 14 |
The Agua Caliente Cultural Museum is a special place in Palm Springs, California. It teaches visitors about the culture and history of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. These are the Native American people who have lived in the Coachella Valley for a very long time.
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History of the Museum
The museum first opened its doors in 1991. It was created to share the rich history and traditions of the Agua Caliente Cahuilla people.
What You Can See: Exhibits
The museum has many interesting collections and exhibits. These displays help people learn about the Cahuilla culture.
Museum Collections
The museum shares its collections in different ways:
- Exhibits in Other Places: The museum creates special displays that you can see at other locations.
- At the Spa Resort Casino Hotel Lobby in Palm Springs, there is an exhibit about the spiritual Wahaatukicnikic Tetayaw (Blue Frog) that lives at the Agua Caliente Hot Spring.
- At California State University San Bernardino, Palm Desert Campus, you can learn about Native Americans who play sports.
- Palm Springs City Hall shows important moments and events from Cahuilla history.
- Main Exhibits: These are the core displays at the museum.
- Cahuilla Culture and History: This exhibit teaches you all about the Cahuilla way of life and their past.
- The Florence Patencio Collection: This collection honors Florence Patencio, who was a very important leader in the Cahuilla community.
- Online Exhibits: You can also explore some of the museum's exhibits from your computer or tablet.
- Special Featured Exhibits: The museum often has new and exciting exhibits for a limited time.
How the Museum Works
Who Owns the Museum?
The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians are the ones who support and run the museum. It is their museum!
Where to Find the Museum
The museum is located at 140 North Indian Canyon Drive in downtown Palm Springs. It is between Andreas Road and Tahquitz Canyon Way. You can get there easily by public transportation using SunLine Transit lines 111, 30, and 14. The museum also has offices and a library at 901 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Suite C-204, Palm Springs, CA 92262.
Museum Publications
The museum publishes a newsletter called The Spirit.
Working with Others
The Agua Caliente Cultural Museum was the first Native American museum to join the Smithsonian Institution Affiliations Program. This means they work closely with the famous Smithsonian museums.
Awards and Activities
The museum takes part in the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) Museum Assessment Program. This program helps museums become even better. In 2010, the museum won a first-place award from the AAM for its 2009–2010 Museum Program Brochure and Program Announcement Cards. These were designed by JCRR Design.
The museum also works with the UCLA/Getty's Masters Program. This partnership helps train future museum experts.
Future Plans for the Museum
The museum is currently raising money to build a much larger facility. This new building will be 100,000 square feet and was designed by architects Jones & Jones.
