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Built in the late 1920s, Dinsmoor Heritage House is a Spanish-style home showcasing a variety of exhibits.

On display in the house are many antique items, including furniture, glassware, china, artefacts related to the former owners of the home, and the history of Rosemead.

Throughout the year, a variety of events take place at the museum, including cultural events featuring local music and art.
The Norton Air Force Base Museum has been showcasing fascinating history related to the base since 2013.

The exhibits feature a range of artefacts and photos related to former military and civilian personnel who worked at the base.

You can tour the museum on your own or take a guided tour with a veteran who was once stationed at the base.
Valley Glen and the San Fernando Valley area have long and interesting histories that you can learn about at the Museum of the San Fernando Valley.

Since 2005, the museum has been acquiring, preserving and displaying items of historical significance to the area for residents and visitors alike to enjoy. In the on-site exhibits, you’ll see many fascinating artefacts, documents and artworks.

Some of the past exhibits have included sculptor Henry Wolf, The Hollywood Shorties and WWII History.

Museum tours and historic walking tours are offered by the museum and a number of events, including lectures and presentations, that take place throughout the year.
Open-air farmers’ markets are a staple in the region and the Sherman Oaks Farmers’ Market is a popular option near Valley Glen.

As you browse the market, you’ll find a wide variety of local items including fresh produce, handcrafted jewellery, artworks, crafts, homemade dressings and seasonings, ice cream and much more.
Based around a series of small model houses, the StoryBook Museum is an educational center and playground rolled into one. With lots of fun games to try out, it’s a great place to take the kids for some off-the-wall educational activities.

The museum and its gardens are supposed to inspire children to read, and have a range of literary themes. Charlotte’s Web, the Three Little Pigs, and Peter Rabbit are all well-represented classics here. It also has a lovely area dedicated to Monet and his unique style of painting.

Its diverse selection of themed gardens will delight kids and adults alike and allow you to learn more about agriculture in one of America’s most fertile regions.