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Workman House - Homestead Museum and its collection
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The Workman and Temple Family Homestead Museum is a historic house museum located in the City of Industry, California. It showcases the homes and private cemetery of the pioneer Workman-Temple family. The museum offers a unique glimpse into the lives of one of the pioneering families in California's history, providing visitors with a rich and immersive experience of the past.
Houses Open for Tours at the Museum
The museum features two houses open for tours. The first is the Workman Adobe, which was built in 1842 and later remodeled with impressive exterior decorative details. The second is "La Casa Nueva", a Spanish Colonial Revival style house built between 1922 and 1927. Both houses offer a unique insight into the architectural styles and living conditions of their respective periods. Admission to the museum and parking are free, making it an accessible destination for all visitors.
Tours and Events at the Homestead Museum
The Homestead Museum offers guided public tours of the Workman Home, 'La Casa Nueva', and El Campo Santo Cemetery. These tours are available on the hour from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, except on major holidays. In addition to these tours, the museum also maintains a full schedule of festivals, weekend living history tours, behind-the-scenes tours, workshops and other events throughout the year. This wide range of activities ensures that there is always something interesting happening at the museum.
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