Early sketch showing the overall layout of the exhibit (graphics were all placeholders)
More developed rendering of the entry area, (graphics were all placeholders)
Rendered view showing the interior of the cave, before more display cases were added
Rendered view of the Oasis area and risers, including the archway before the design was slimmed down and display cases added (graphics were all placeholders)
Entry to the exhibit, showing the Native American acknowledgement on the left, the cave entrance to the right, and the title panel in-between (all graphics by the San Bernardino Museum)
A tribal representative of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, Yuhaviatam clan, speaks at the opening of the exhibit (all graphics by the San Bernardino Museum)
The cave area with display cases housing reproduction Native American artifacts and the "faux fire pit" to the left (all graphics by the San Bernardino Museum)
Interactive elements of the displays, featuring magnetic comments and four flip panels (all graphics by the San Bernardino Museum)
The pass-through arch gives children the opportunity to play while they learn (all graphics by the San Bernardino Museum)
Taxidermy samples on display (all graphics by the San Bernardino Museum)
A taxidermied mountain lion, nicknamed "Penny the Puma," sits high above the exhibit (all graphics by the San Bernardino Museum)
Detail view of the fire pit, with a flickering orange light from below to create a very realistic impression of glowing embers
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Mysteries of the Mojave Exhibit at the Victor Valley Museum
This is a permanent exhibit at the Victor Valley Museum in Apple Valley, CA. The exhibit features a reproduction of a Native American rock shelter, and an Oasis area that includes native animals and interactive elements. The text and graphics were done by the staff of the San Bernardino County Museum.
The exhibit opened January 13, 2023 with a reception attended by representatives of the Yuhaviatam tribal group and local government officials.
