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.

Listen Now MOAH Muse is your gateway to the world of creativity, hosted by museum curators, art enthusiasts and cultural connoisseurs. Dive into captivating discussions, interviews, and explorations of art, culture, and creativity. Immerse yourself in the vivid tapestry of human expression and let MOAH Muse inspire your creativity and enrich your cultural knowledge. Listen Now

Arts for Youth Tours The Arts for Youth (AFY) program, designed for participants between the ages of five and eighteen, offers students the opportunity to learn about contemporary Southern California artwork through group outings to the Lancaster Museum of Art & History. The Arts for Youth program centers around a 30-minute guided tour that introduces students to the current exhibition(s) on view at MOAH. Tours are interactive, with multi-sensory items and open-ended questions that promote engaging group discussions. Included in the AFY program is an optional (free) art activity that relates to the artwork on view. Tours of the Western Hotel Museum and Elyze Clifford Interpretive Center are also available. AFY Tours are $3 per student; group leaders and chaperones are free. One chaperone per 15 students is required. Groups of more than 18 students will be broken into smaller tour rotations. Please book at least 3 weeks in advance. Payments are taken upon arrival. If you have any questions or need additional information about the Arts for Youth Program, please contact the Education Department at (661) 723-6085 or MOAHeducation@cityoflancasterca.gov . Use the form below to request a youth tour. Interested in adult tours? Click Here Apply for transportation grant MOAH Arts for Youth MOAH Arts for Youth MOAH Arts for Youth MOAH Arts for Youth 1/8 Request a youth tour! Primary Contact First Name Primary Contact Last Name Organization Phone Email Which location(s) would your group like to tour? Number of students Number of Adults (group leader + chaperones) Student age(s) Would you like to add a free art activity (~30 minutes) to your booking? (Not applicable for Western Hotel Museum tours) Choose an option Select a preferred date * required Select a preferred time Please note any accessibility accommodations that your group may need. Please share any details about your group that can help us tailor your museum visit to fit your group's needs. By checking this box, I acknowledge that this exhibition contains: nudity and other mature content. I want to subscribe to the newsletter. **Your tour appointment is not set until you receive confirmation from one of our team members. Apply

Inclusion The Museum of Art and History (MOAH) is compliant with American Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. MOAH is committed to making its facility, collections, exhibitions, programs, and services accessible to all visitors. Physical access to MOAH is compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. Sensory Friendly Programming Community members experiencing autism and/or other hyper- and hypo-sensitivities are invited to participate in the Lancaster Museum of Art and History's Sensory Friendly Programming (SFP). This programming is multi-faceted, with open hours every first Saturday of the month (during exhibition dates), Take-A-Break Space during select BLVD events, and calming tools available for check out from guest services. SFP Open Hours Every first Saturday of the month, the museum opens one hour early 10:00 am to welcome guests with hyper- and hypo-sensitivities. Lights are dimmed, sound elements are lowered, a free sensory-friendly art activity is offered, and the Take-A-Break Space is open for use. Fidgets and noise-canceling headphones are available for use throughout the museum. Take-A-Break Space Stocked with calming tools, noise-canceling headphones, kinetic sand, snacks, and water, the Take-A-Break Space is a great spot to relax during a museum visit or BLVD event. The T-A-B Space is located off of the Main Gallery. Check MOAH's scheduled events for details about T-A-B Space availability. American Sign Language Tours The Lancaster Museum of Art and History offers a American Sign Language Tour for each exhibition at MOAH’s main location. They are led by a MOAH guide, who is accompanied by a certified American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter. Please register in advance on Eventbrite; space is limited to 20 participants. Contact the Education Department at (661) 723-6085 or moaheducation@cityoflancasterca.gov for more information. Spanish Tours The Lancaster Museum of Art and History offers tours in Spanish every second Friday of the month during exhibition dates at MOAH's main location. Tours begin at 5:00 pm and last about 30-40 minutes. Please register in advance on Eventbrite – space is limited to 20 participants. Contact the Education Department at (661) 723-6085 or moaheducation@cityoflancasterca.gov for more information. Early Stage Social Engagement Program (virtual) The Lancaster Museum of Art and History partners with the Alzheimer's Association Southern California Chapter to create a two-part virtual tour for each exhibition on view at MOAH's main location. Each tour is one hour and touches on a variety of exhibited artworks, artistic processes, and artist perspectives for participants experiencing the early stages of dementia. Please visit https://www.alz.org/socal to register for this two-part program.

Young Artist Workshops Free Drop-in Craft Workshops for Kids Register on our events page YAW at MOAH YAW at ECIC How it works Young Artist Workshops are free art activities for children ages 3+ (must be accompanied by an adult). The YAWs at MOAH are inspired by artworks that are currently on view, and the YAWs at Elyze Clifford Interpretive Center (ECIC) are inspired by the local, natural environment. Drop In Participants can come to a YAW anytime between 3 and 7 pm. Workshops at MOAH are every first Thursday of the month, and workshop dates for ECIC can be found here . Art activities take about 10-30 minutes to make; seating and supplies are first-come, first-serve. Create Participants create an artwork from start to finish, with all the supplies and guidance provided by MOAH staff. Each YAW is unique and introduces children to a variety of art techniques, materials, and processes. Share Tag any pictures of your finished piece with #MOAHYAW on Facebook or Instagram! YAW at MOAH 665 W Lancaster Blvd, Lancaster, CA 93534 Every 1st Thursd ay 3 PM - 7 PM Event dates can be found on our event calendar (661) 723-6250 YAW at Elyze Clifford Interpretive Center 43201 35th St. W Lancaster, CA, 93536 Every Third Sunday 12 PM - 4 PM Event dates can be found on our event calendar (661) 723-6250

Accessibility The Museum of Art and History (MOAH) is compliant with American Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. MOAH is committed to making its facility, collections, exhibitions, programs, and services accessible to all visitors. Physical access to MOAH is compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. Wheelchair Accessibility All galleries and facilities are wheelchair accessible. Visitors with wheelchairs can access MOAH through its front-facing doors and utilize the elevator to access the 2nd and rooftop floors. All restrooms on each floor are wheelchair accessible. Service Animals MOAH is committed to providing its programs to a broad and diverse audience that includes those assisted by trained service animals. MOAH is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which defines service animals as a dog that is trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability. According to the ADA, the dog must be trained to take a specific action when needed to assist the person with a disability. For example, a person with diabetes may have a dog that is trained to alert him when his blood sugar reaches high or low levels. ⓘ Certified service animals are welcomed and allowed in MOAH’s public areas. However, the following questions may be asked of each guest with a service dog: - Is the service dog required because of a disability? - What work or task has the dog been trained to perform? Accessible Parking Accessible parking spaces are located in the parking lot behind the museum. Accessible Facilities All public restrooms in the museum are ADA accessible. Two gender-neutral single-stall bathrooms are located on the first floor. Elevators Elevators are available for all three levels of the building, with locations at the Moore Family Trust Gallery, near the top of stairs on the second floor, and on the third rooftop floor. Sensory Accommodation Noise-canceling headphones and sensory-friendly fidgets are available for checkout at the front desk. Quiet Time to Visit The museum is quietest between 11 AM to 1:30 PM Tuesday and Wednesday. The busiest days are Thursday and Friday.

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.”