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Resource Guide for Los Angeles County

Antelope Valley Archaeological Society
Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park
Catalina Island Museum
Los Angeles Maritime Museum
San Gabriel Mission
Southwest Museum

Antelope Valley Archaeological Society

The Antelope Valley Archaeological Society is an avocational, educational, and scientific organization dedicated to the interests of archaeology in the Antelope Valley and surrounding areas.

General meetings are normally held on the third Monday of every month, except for July and August, at the Larry Chimbole Cultural Center, 38350 Sierra Highway, Palmdale, CA. 93550

AVAS members also participate in field trips at least once per year, outreach at fairs and environmental advocacy.

To learn more, visit the website

Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park

Represents American Indian groups, both aboriginal and contemporary, of the Southwest, Great Basin, and California cultural regions

Joshua Cottage features a "touch table" room where everyone can experience food grinding and processing techniques, or learn how earlier Indian groups started fires using sticks or bow drills.

Location: 15701 East Avenue M in Lancaster,19 mi. east of the Antelope Valley Freeway (State Highway 14), in northeastern Los Angeles County

Open mid-September to mid-June on weekends from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Special docent led tours are available Tuesdays through Thursdays, by appointment only.

Call (661) 946-3055 or (661) 942-0662

Visit http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=632

Catalina Island Museum

Displays prehistoric artifacts and other island memorabilia

Research facilities are available by appointment: (310) 510-2414. Please ask for the Curator.

Location: in the town of Avalon on Catalina Island

Open April to December, daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed Thursday from January to March and on Christmas Day

Admission: $4 adults, $3 seniors, $1 children

Call (310) 510-2414

Visit http://www.catalina.com/museum.html.

Los Angeles Maritime Museum

Exhibits featuring the early maritime history of the harbor

Location: at Berth 84, foot of 6th Street in San Pedro, 20 mi. south of Los Angeles International Airport

Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday from 12 noon to 5 p.m.; closed Monday

$3 adults, $1 youth and senior citizens, children are free

Call (310) 548-7618

Visit www.lamaritimemuseum.org

San Gabriel Mission

Mission San Gabriel Arcángel was established on September 8, 1771

Location: 428 South Mission Drive in San Gabriel

Open daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors/students, $3 children 6 to 18. Free guided tours for groups 10 or more if a docent is available.

Call (626) 457-3048

Visit http://www.sangabrielmission.org

Southwest Museum

Features magnificent exhibits on California prehistory and history
Includes the Braun Research Library
Location: 234 Museum Drive in Los Angeles
Closed at present
Call (323) 221-2164
Visit http://autrynationalcenter.org/southwest/

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