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Have you ever been to the La Quinta Museum? If not, it should be at the top of your list of things-to-do in La Quinta whether it be when you have guests in town or are simply looking for something fun to do with the family.

The La Quinta Museum is a cultural museum with two exhibit galleries. Gallery 1 features local history including the Cahuilla Indians, The Desert Club and the legendary La Quinta Resort, which existed decades before La Quinta incorporated as a City. Gallery 2 showcases revolving exhibits that change every three to four months.

In early May, the La Quinta Museum welcomed its latest traveling exhibit: “The Newest Americans” – which captures the experiences of immigrants from 23 countries and America’s legacy as a nation of immigrants.

This new temporary exhibit Illustrates a wide range of ages and walks of life. The 29 participants of this exhibit represent numerous countries such as Mexico, Rwanda, China, Russia and Syria. The exhibit includes photographs accompanied by text panels presented in English and Spanish, sharing the subject’s views on why he or she chose to become an American citizen and what the American dream means to them.

“We’re proud to be able to exhibit ‘The Newest Americans’ in our community,” said Sharla Fox, Museum Director at the La Quinta Museum. “I know our visitors will enjoy learning what motivated these new Americans to become citizens, from freedom and opportunity to love and family. It’s a moving look at the concept of the American Dream through the lens and experiences of this diverse group, as well as an opportunity to reflect on what that dream means to each of us.”

“The Newest Americans” is an exhibition from Sam Comen (photography) and Michael Estrin (reporting). It is produced in partnership with the California Museum, and is traveled by Exhibit

Envoy. It can be seen at the La Quinta Museum through July 22, 2023.

In addition to “The Newest Americans,” the La Quinta Museum also has “La Quinta Legends: Dorothy Arzner” currently on display. Explore the life of this Hollywood trailblazer, who was the only woman director during the Golden Age of Hollywood with the largest body of work of any woman director to this day. A groundbreaker in the film industry, she also “broke ground” here in La Quinta – building a home that she shared with her partner, Marion Morgan.

While you’re at the La Quinta Museum, check out the mural of La Quinta highlights painted by Andre Blanche, as well as a diorama of a Cahuilla Indian village and another depicting native animals.

Museum Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Admission: Free

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