Rim Of The World Historical Society

Stopped by before lunch, spent about 45 minutes here. We could've spent a lot longer, though, because there is a lot of information (and a small gift shop). The volunteers that maintain the museum say they change the information and displays annually. The volunteers were so welcoming and informative. One drives from Huntington Beach just to volunteer at the museum, which is insane. There are interactive displays and a projector room. They even put a display in the bathroom because they have so much stuff. Tip: if you go in the side room, there's free candy.

Worth a pop in! It's free (donations appreciated!), and they have a ton to see for just a little building. I learned a few things I never knew about the area, and the kids were entertained. For folks who enjoy local history or mountain history, you could really spend a lot of time here looking at all of the photographs and reading captions. The volunteers are enthusiastic about the area and the museum, and that makes it fun.

A good place to learn about the local history of the area. The volunteers are friendly and knowledgeable about the local history. Did you know the Native American Indians populated the area?Stop by and say Hi to the friendly staff!

This place is worth a stop at least once for tourists. They have all kinds of exhibits of Lake Arrowhead and the surrounding areas and it's FREE! They have pretty cool vintage pictures and artifacts and a tiny gift shop that is reasonably priced. Towards the back they have a theatre with educational films and a Santa's village exhibit.They were able to answer questions about some historical buildings that we may be able to visit. Friendly volunteers are there to answer questions for pretty much anything you can think of. They offered us plenty of info on local hikes. You can also buy a map there for $2. Some hikes do not require an adventure pass but most do. They do not sell adventure passes here but can provide you with info on where to buy (the ranger station or shops in the village). This is a pretty neat little spot to check out and is worth a stop. You'll learn quite a bit of history in this little museum.

Last year an extremly nice couple gave us a tour of the place, and we had a wonderful time but today, a thin lady with short blonde hair that said she represented the museum made my 20 yr old son and I feel very unwelcomed. We were invited to a fundfunraising luncheon by one of my girlfriends who is on the women's Lake Arrowhead committee, but as soon as we parked, the thin blonde lady came up to us saying it was members only. Don't know why she assumed I wasn't a member? My son felt we were discriminated upon. That's sad, he shouldn't have to feel that way in his own hometown. Even after I told her we were INVITED and were there to donate she gave us a hard time. She said, "Would you like to go inside and find your friend and "work things out" with her?" Work what out?? We were invited! Get a grip lady. This was not a good representation of the museum, the women's LA committe, nor was it a very Christian way to behave. Won't be going there again for a long, long while.

My husband and I stopped at this tiny museum to get a feel for the area's history. It's got a homegrown, grassroots feel to it. Very friendly docents eager to share any information and ask any questions you might have.No fee, but they gladly accept donations.There's one main room with several displays on local history - Native Americans, early visitors, logging, skiing, and an interesting time line of events. A small room at one end highlights Santa's Village (kind of sad that such a happy place did not succeed, especially with competition from Disneyland).The other room on the other side of the main hall is a makeshift cinema, displaying a powerpoint presentation on movies filmed in the area. From the 1930s on. It's worth 10 minutes to sit and rest and see if you recognize any of the flicks and actors/actresses.A local donor has compiled a couple books on the movie history of the mountains, which are on display and available to flip through.Definitely worth a stop some weekend that it's open (Sat & Sun, 11AM-5PM, June-Oct).