Chumash Indian Museum

I’ve taken a group on a field trip here with only a glance around inside. I saw historical lifestyle references and could see a working knowledge of those who inhabited this land long ago! After returning back to the Thousand Oaks area, I decided to stop by and get a better look. Unfortunate for me that the museum was closed just before I arrived! The Chumash Indian Museum is now open on Saturday and Sunday, 11:00am - 3:00pm. Not to be deterred, I continued around the grounds, noticing the native art and village. There’s outdoor class seating with an indigenous native style of huts. Beyond that point, trails meander through an oak tree forrest. As part of the Oakbrook Regional Park, visitors are welcome to hike, jog or bike inside the gates, beyond the museum. The gates are closed at sundown, so better to allow enough time to enjoy it, without rushing back to get out before then!

Small but informative exhibit on the Chumash Indian Reservation. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly, and they do a great job of promoting upcoming events. It's always sad to learn about the impact of European colonialism on other cultures, but this exhibit is a valuable reminder of the Chumash people's rich history and resilience.

A very nice place. The museum part is very nice and pretty, with many interesting things to see. The outdoors part is also very fun, the little walk it takes to get to the structures is totally worth it! In my opinion everyone should see this, just so they can have a glimpse of what it was like before us.