Online History Exhibit
Explore our online exhibit, "People of the Desert", and discover the rich history found in Joshua Tree National Park's museum collections. 
Park History
Joshua Tree was designated a National Monument in 1936 by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and accorded National Park status in 1994. 
Stories
Delve into the colorful stories from Joshua Tree's unique cast of characters. 
People
Learn about the history of the people and cultures connected to this land. 
Collections
The park stores more than 241,000 objects in its museum collections and protects hundreds of archeological sites and historic structures. |
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Last updated: April 23, 2024