Rent Our Space for Your Next Photo Shoot Please review our policy and fill out the request form. Read the Policy PLEASE NOTE: We are pausing photo shoot requests until January 5, 2026. We appreciate your patience and look forward to working with you in the new year! Photo: Candace Benjamin Photography Photo: Danielle Bacon Photography Photo: Eric Minh Swenson Photo: Eric Minh Swenson Photo: Candace Benjamin Photography Photo: Eric Minh Swenson Photo: Candace Benjamin Photography Photo: Candace Benjamin Photography Show More Photo Shoot Policy Please Read Due to an increased interest in the usage of our facility for photoshoot services, we have implemented a series of guidelines to better ensure that all of our guests have the best museum experience possible. We ask that you please adhere to these guidelines, or you may be asked to vacate the premises. For Personal Usage For groups of three or fewer guests, you are welcome to take photos for personal use (E.g. Wedding, graduation, formal photos) for a donation of $5.00, per person. For groups of four or more guests, we require a scheduled appointment, and you will be charged a mandatory staffing fee of $44.00, per hour. Photoshoot appointments must be scheduled through the request form listed on the Museum website at least 72 hours in advance. You may NOT be in any one gallery for a period exceeding 30 minutes. Use of camera flash is NOT permitted at any time, within the museum. You may NOT lie or sit on the floor, or in any way be obstructive to walkways or the views of other guests. You may NOT ask any other guests to move or to vacate any part of the facility. You must store any bags or bulky equipment at the Front Desk. (If your shoot requires a change of clothes, you must still leave baggage with staff. Personal belongings may be retrieved at the end of your visit) For Commercial Usage For any photos or video taken for commercial purposes (E.g. Brand promotion or music videos), you must obtain a filming permit from the AV Film Liaison. Permits can be obtained at AVFilm.com and this process takes approximately three days. We must also receive written permission from any artists whose work may be featured in your production. Once the permit has been obtained and artists have granted their permission, you will need to schedule a facility rental to use the indicated space. Normal rental fees will apply. All other guidelines listed for personal photos will also apply to photos taken for commercial purposes.

Mission Statement: The Lancaster Museum of Art and History is dedicated to strengthening awareness, enhancing accessibility and igniting the appreciation of art, history and culture in the Antelope Valley through dynamic exhibitions, innovative educational programs, creative community engagement and a vibrant collection that celebrates the richness of the region. History: Founded in 1986, the Lancaster Museum of Art and History operates four sites within the City of Lancaster, serving the Antelope Valley and greater Los Angeles County regions. MOAH, the museum’s primary exhibition space, is host to large-scale curatorial initiatives, which celebrate the historic traditions and artistic revolutions taking place in Southern California. MOAH holds a collection of over 10,000 artworks and artifacts, producing community-oriented programming engaging diverse audiences. MOAH:CEDAR, located at the Cedar Center for the Arts campus, boasts additional gallery spaces which highlight experimental and emerging artists and their studio practices, is home to the Museum’s artist-in-residence program and activates the regions youth and young adults through its weekly programs. The Western Hotel Museum and the Elyze Clifford Interpretive Center offer semi-permanent exhibitions highlighting the rich indigenous, ecological, natural, and economic histories of the Antelope Valley and provide access to the past and future from environmental perspectives. Learning is at the core of Lancaster MOAH’s mission. Collecting, exhibitions and programs are all undertaken in an effort to provide the residents of the Antelope Valley with a way of integrating art and history into their lives and taking away the lessons that these disciplines offer. By presenting quality exhibitions and programs as well as committing to the proper care and preservation of works of art and artifacts relating to history and culture of the Antelope Valley, the Lancaster Museum of Art and History is the region’s center for art and historical engagement. MOAH's exhibition program is diverse, offering a range of displays for all age groups. Exhibitions of locally collected dinosaur and native artifacts, collectible toys and hands-on history of the pinball machine have delighted children, while the presentation of works by major California artists and creative presentations from sustainable energy to the history of the surfboard have appealed to adults. Exhibitions that are especially relevant to the Antelope Valley have included shows on aircraft and space travel as well as displays on the industries and natural resources that built the area. For artists, the museum hosts an Annual Juried All-Media Art Exhibition and Annual High School Student Exhibition. Increasingly, the Lancaster Museum of Art and History is presenting exhibitions to the residents of the Antelope Valley that feature works by regional, national and internationally renowned artists. Land Acknowledgement: The Lancaster Museum of Art and History (MOAH) acknowledges the original inhabitants of the Antelope Valley including the Tataviam, Vanyume, Nüwü (Chemehuevi), Serrano, Kawaiisu, and Kit anemuk peoples who call this region home. The museum honors the Valley’s history as a renowned center of trade and commerce, a vital part of a widespread economic network that reached far beyond its own boundaries. The Lancaster Museum of Art and History recognizes its position as a guest on these unceded lands and honors the ongoing work of Indigenous peoples to preserve their history, culture, and stories for future generations.

Public Art Projects Antelope Valley Walls™ 2026 Read More "Portals" by Anthony James 2025 Read More "Superbloom!" by Joseph O'Connell 2023 Read More "Lifelines" by Nancy Baker Cahill 2023 Read More Crosswalk Mural by Nuri Amanatullah 2022 Read More Skytower Park Murals by Vojislav Radovanović 2022 Read More "Colima" by Woods Davy 2022 Read More "The Greeting" by Dan Droz 2022 Read More "Paleolithic Herd" by Devin Thor 2021 Read More "THEN | NOW | A | DREAM" by Nathaniel Ancheta and David Martin 2021 Read More Crosswalk Mural by Charlie Edmistion 2021 Read More Cinta Vidal Mural 2021 Read More Crosswalk Mural by Kim Sielbeck 2021 Read More "Little Giant" by Ann Weber 2020 Read More "#CountMeIn" Poster Project 2020 Read More Crosswalk Mural by Art of Chase 2019 Read More "Apollo" by Alex Couwenberg 2019 Read More Guy Dill Roundabout 2018 Read More #ArtOutDoorAV 2017 Read More "Astral Challenger" by Shana Mabari 2016 Read More "One Desert Sky" by Brad Howe 2014 Read More "Pete Knight" Mural by Geo-May Frankenberg 2012 Read More The Musical Road 2008 Read More

Experiences Hotels & Restaurants N ear MOAH Marriott Residence Inn Settle in at Residence Inn Lancaster, our extended-stay hotel located two miles from downtown. Built on a mixed-use space, the brand-new hotel places you near upscale apartments, trendy restaurants and bars, and of course, MOAH. (Click the link below to book, at a discounted rate.) Learn More Best Western PLUS Desert Poppy Inn Settle in at Best Western Desert Poppy Inn Lancaster, our hotel located two miles from downtown. The hotel offers c omplimentary daily breakfast buffet, an open b ar in evenings (Mon-Fr i, 5 PM-9 PM), h igh speed internet access, m ini refrigerators and microwaves in each room, an o nsite business center, a f itness center, a Sundry shop, and an o utdoor pool and spa. (Click the link below to book, at a discounted rate.) Learn More Destination Lancaster Destination Lancaster is the official tourism bureau and destination marketing organization for the Antelope Valley. They help promote local attractions, special events and unique experiences found throughout the AV. Visit their site to help plan your night out in Lancaster. Learn more Don Sal's Delicious Mexican food prepared with love. This restaurant is a family and community favorite and we believe one of the best Mexican restaurants in the Antelope Valley (Yelp agrees). Learn More > Things To Do Near MOAH Sassy Bird Specializing in Nashville-Style hot chicken, Sassy Bird is a Lancaster staple. Enjoy a Sassy Sando or one of their delicious sides. Learn More > Modern Tea Room "A modern take on an ancient beverage." Modern Tea Room offers a wonderful assortment of hand-crafted and artisanal teas and cafe-style sandwiches. Something for everybody. Learn More > Lucky Luke Brewery Lucky Luke's focuses on the art of quality craft beer and the great people brought together by it. They brew their beers with a passion for every element and process that brings these hand-crafted beers to your palette. Learn More > Bravery Brewing Founded in 2011, Bravery Brewing is a micro-brewery that crafts adventurous, memorable, and delicious beers for their community. Learn More > Complexity Wine Complexity Wine has let their love of wine and quality ingredients lead them down a ten year journey into learning and enjoying everything wine has to offer. Learn More > Olive's Cafe Olives Mediterranean Café makes customers’ satisfaction a priority in our daily cooking, serving, and catering needs. Dine in, take out, or have it catered straight to your home or office. Learn More > FloraDonna's Cakery In 2018, FloraDonna's opened up their very own shop on Lancaster Blvd. They provide wonderful baked goods for their customers. Learn More > Caramel Pastries Establishes in 2006, Caramel Pastries provides a wonderful selection of hand-made baked goods and sweets. Learn More >

Rental FAQ How do I reserve a date for my event? You may reserve a date for your event upon completing the required application agreement. The application agreement may be sent to you via email or you may pick one up anytime during regular business hours. After completing the application a deposit is required to reserve the date. Reservations are first come first serve. Must be booked at least 45 days in advance. Is my security deposit refundable? Yes, your security deposit is refundable IF you leave the facility as found or IF you cancel your event 45 DAYS prior to the event. Is my security deposit included in my rental price? NO, your security deposit is separate from your rental price and is refundable IF the requirements are fulfilled. How much time do I have to set-up for my rental? Your set-up time is from the time your rental begins and ends. Example rental 5pm-12am your set-up time will begin at 5pm. Can I have food and drinks at my event? To preserve the integrity of the exhibit spaces and ensure a clean and secure environment, food and beverages are not permitted in the galleries. However, guests are welcome to enjoy food and drinks on the third-floor rooftop, where such accommodations are available. Am I allowed to have a BBQ or Grill at my party? We have a NO open flame policy. Including but not limited to bbq’s, grill’s, candles, etc…Hot Plates are permitted. Can I put up an awning shade or umbrellas? No Can I have alcohol at my event? Yes, Alcohol may be served only if customer provides an outside Liability Insurance Certificate of at least up to 1 million dollars. The event must have a person serving alcohol with their ABC(Alcohol and Beverage Control) license. A Ranger will be required at an additional cost. I am a business do I need to provide my own separate insurance? Yes How far in advance can I make a reservation? You may make a reservation up to one year in advance. How many tables do you have? 10 - (5ft) round tables, 11 - (6ft) rectangular tables and 10 - (8ft) rectangular tables How many chairs do you have? We have 120 black fabric chairs with silver lining for Lantern Room rentals. 100 folding white resin chairs for Cedar Hall, ECIC, and the WHM Patio. Do you provide wi-fi? Yes, Wi-fi is available for an additional $28.00 Can we use MOAH logo on our invitations? NO, you may use the address. Will MOAH staff be available to help set-up? NO, after agreeing on a tables/chairs set up for your event MOAH staff will already have the setup upon arrival to MOAH. Prohibited items: Open flames, fireworks, confetti, glitter, water balloons, and fog machines.

Arts for Youth Transportation Grants Lancaster Museum of Art & History has been granted a limited stipend, in support of paying for bus funding, from the Hernando and Fran Marroquin Family and the Lancaster Museum & Public Art Foundation. The Bus Fund is used to help offset the cost of transporting students to the Museum for participation in a tour and/or hands-on activity. A separate application must be submitted for each trip for which funding is requested. A representative will contact you after your request has been reviewed. If a grant is offered, to receive payment, an invoice from your transportation department must be billed directly to the Lancaster Museum & Public Art Foundation. If you have any questions or need additional information about the Arts for Youth Program or transportation, please contact the Education Department at (661) 723-6085 or MOAHeducation@cityoflancasterca.gov . Use the form below to request transportation. Interested in our traveling Discover Trunks program? Click Here Apply for Arts for Youth Tours Request transportation! Primary Contact First Name Primary Contact Last Name Contact Title School Name and District Street Address Street Address Line 2 City Region/State/Province Postal / Zip code School Phone (Day) Contact Email Last date your school attended MOAH. Last date your class attended MOAH. Your Trip Visit Date Visit Time Number of students Number of Adults (group leader + chaperones) Teacher Name(s) Grade Level Transportation Cost When estimating transportation costs, anticipate 1.5 hours at MOAH, plus your round trip transportation time. Estimated Transportation Cost I want to subscribe to the newsletter. Apply

Museum of Art and History It was a pleasure to burn: Virtual Artist Talk with Brian Singer Museum of Art and History Play Video Share Whole Channel This Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Now Playing It was a pleasure to burn: Virtual Artist Talk with Brian Singer 56:47 Play Video Now Playing Art in Our City: City of Lancaster Public Art 2025 Review 02:24 Play Video Now Playing Studio Visit: Zackary Drucker, Mother Comes to Venus (MOAH) 05:36 Play Video Now Playing Studio Visit: Gina Herrera, Reforged Identities (MOAH) 07:06 Play Video

2023 < View Public Art Projects "Lifelines" by Nancy Baker Cahill 2023 Permanent Art Project Lifelines by Nancy Baker Cahill is an animated, monumental, augmented reality (AR) installation of ecological imagination. Geolocated in the Prime Desert Woodland Preserve (PDWP), a protected, historic desert in California’s Antelope Valley, Lifelines appears as three colossal Joshua trees surrounded by a ghostly murmuration of birds. Rich with wildlife and home to many species of insects, reptiles, mammals, and birds, this fragile ecosystem remains imperiled. The ongoing precarity offers an opportunity to reframe our interdependent relationship with this natural ecosystem and modes of planetary knowledge erased or ignored by the progress of modernity. The Antelope Valley, like so many other regions, bears witness to a somber past. This history subtly reminds us of the challenges and narratives that have shaped this land over the years. Human appetites for exponential growth and advancement have caused enormous harm: ecological, historical, and cultural. Lifelines underscores the majesty of Joshua trees in the form of towering, breathing trees that rhythmically expand and contract. They have been rendered digitally with glowing interiors, glimpsed with each exhale, to imply a mythic grandeur. By scaling the trees to colossal proportions, Baker Cahill challenges human exceptionalism. AR as a medium allows viewers to re-embed the human experience in nature without harming local flora and fauna, and to embrace new modes of perceiving. Unlike other forms of land art, AR is distinct in its ability to be both present and absent, to reveal what otherwise goes unseen, unheard, and unimagined. An elegiac melody, which weaves together five native bird songs, ambient desert sounds, and breathing, plays throughout the experience—at once celebratory, melancholy, and resilient. Bird songs are essential to Lifelines not just because of the plurality of songs heard today, but because of the traditional “Bird Songs” of the region’s First Peoples, social and funeral songs that tell migration stories, shared memories, and histories. To move through the PDWP is to encounter its enduring planetary intelligence, above and below ground. It offers a rare glimpse into how a protected desert ecosystem might thrive when treated with care and respect. Lifelines invites new considerations for its troubled past, imperiled present, and modes of inherited knowledge, which present the possibility of regenerative futures here and beyond. Lifelines , 2023 Nancy Baker Cahill Soundscape by Anna Luisa Petrisko Production by Shaking Earth Digital Located at Prime Desert Woodland Preserve 43201 35th St W, Lancaster, CA 93536

2019 < View Public Art Projects "Apollo" by Alex Couwenberg 2019 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNN7ZSaao4w

2021 < View Public Art Projects Crosswalk Mural by Kim Sielbeck 2021 Temporary Art Project This mural is no longer on view.

2019 < View Public Art Projects Crosswalk Mural by Art of Chase 2019 Temporary Art Project This mural is no longer on view.

2020 < View Public Art Projects "Little Giant" by Ann Weber 2020 Permanent Art Project Ann Weber is an American artist who transforms the ordinary medium of cardboard into impressive large-scale sculptures reminiscent of pods, gourds, and organic spires. She views the psychological component of her artwork as one of the most important aspects; between representational and abstract, Weber invites the viewers to bring their own associations to her artwork. Composed with a palette of simple circles and cylinder forms, Weber’s work represents the symbolic male and female forms in the natural world while tying in architecture and historical references to evoke memories, relationships and morality in her sculptures. By casting ordinary cardboard into bronze or fiberglass for public art projects, Weber illustrates that things are not always what they appear to be and the humble origin of the materials are part of the innovation, charm and humor of artwork like Little Giant . Weber states that, “when you put a seed in the ground, the first thing that happens is a sprout. I felt what my content was, or what I was saying, had to do with these very primal kinds of forms...Ultimately my interest is in expanding the possibilities of making beauty from a common and mundane material.”