The Temecula Valley Museum collects and exhibits historic artifacts portraying life on the early ranches, in the frontier towns, and local Native American Cultures.
The Museum celebrates the life of Erle Stanley Gardner, the author of the Perry Mason mysteries. Gardner spent the last years of his life in Temecula at his ranch. The museum features an exhibition of the author. The exhibition will focuses on Gardners career as a writer; but will also include his work as an attorney, and his adventures as an explorer. Included will be numerous copies of his books, documents, photographs and memorabilia.
The museum offers guided educational tours for groups. Guided tours must be scheduled in advance and are appropriate for adults and grades 3-12.