Special Events
Our Annual American Indian Celebration is the third weekend of October every year, featuring a traditional ground blessing ceremony, American Indian traditional dancing and music, Indian artists demonstrating and selling their work, Navajo tacos, and special activities for children.
The museum also sponsors periodic visiting artists, exclusive hikes, and evening events.
Check for upcoming events on our Facebook pages at www.Facebook.com/AVIndianMuseum, and www.Facebook.com/IndianMuseumFriends.
Calendar of Events
California State Parks Hosts Native American Artist Nadiya Littlewarrior at Antelope Valley Indian Museum
LANCASTER: California State Parks' Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park (SHP) will host Native American artist Nadiya Littlewarrior (Potawatomi/ Cherokee) on July 5 and 6. Nadiya will be on-site to showcase her art, engage with visitors, and answer questions about her work.
Nadiya is recognized internationally for her beautiful gourd art, and started her own studio, Spirit Vessels, in 1993. Gourds carry a deep spiritual meaning for her. They are Spirit Vessels to me because The Creator makes the Gourd People and puts their spirit in them, and I get to dress them with regalia,” she says.
Here are details about the event:
WHAT: Visiting Native American Artist - Nadiya Littlewarrior
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., July 5 and 6
COST: $3 for ages 13 and older, free for children 12 and under.
California fourth grade students attending a public school and their families can attend for free with the California State Parks Adventure Pass Park. Learn more about the pass and how you can download it at parks.ca.gov/adventurepass.
WHERE: Antelope Valley Indian Museum SHP, 15701 East Avenue M, Lancaster, CA 93535
DIRECTIONS: From State Route 14 in Lancaster, go east on Avenue K to 150th
Street East. Turn right and go south for two miles to Avenue M. Turn left and go east on Avenue M for one mile to reach the museum.
Please Note: Pets are not allowed in the museum. Service animals are welcome per California State Parks' Service Animals Policy.
For more information, please call the museum at (661) 946-3055 (711 TTY relay service) or visit its website at avim.parks.ca.gov. Follow the museum on Facebook at facebook.com/AVIndianMuseum.
California State Parks supports equal access. If you need reasonable modification or special accommodation for the event, please contact Peggy Ronning at (661) 946-3055.
