Valley Relics Museum

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Nestled in the heart of the San Fernando Valley, the Valley Relics Museum stands as an ode to the vibrant cultural history of Los Angeles, California. This unique museum offers a nostalgic journey through the region's past, with an eclectic collection that includes vintage neon signs, classic cars, rare photographs, and a plethora of memorabilia that captures the essence of L.A.'s bygone eras.

Founded with the mission to preserve and celebrate the history of the San Fernando Valley and surrounding areas, the museum serves as a treasure trove of artifacts that tell the story of the community's evolution. Visitors can marvel at iconic signage from legendary establishments, peruse artifacts from famous movie sets, and explore exhibits that detail the lives of the Valley's diverse inhabitants over the decades.

One of the museum's highlights is its impressive array of neon signs, which once illuminated the streets of Los Angeles. These glowing relics, rescued and restored, offer a brilliant display of the city's commercial and artistic heritage. Additionally, the museum showcases a collection of vintage BMX bikes and skateboards, paying homage to the Valley's significant role in the rise of these subcultures.

Coordinates: 34°12'44"N, 118°30'3"W

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7900 Balboa BlvdCaliforniaUnited States

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+1 818-616-4083

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Valley Relics Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Northridge Fashion Center, The Japanese Garden, Van Nuys Golf Course, Rancho Los Encinos.

3.7 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Northridge Fashion Center, Los Angeles
94 min walk • Northridge Fashion Center is a large shopping mall located in Northridge, Los Angeles, California. It opened in 1971. It was severely damaged during the Northridge earthquake in 1994, but renovated extensively in 1995, 1998, and 2003.
2.3 miSE
Park, Garden
The Japanese Garden, Los Angeles
59 min walk • The Japanese Garden is a 6.5-acre public Japanese garden in Los Angeles, located in the Lake Balboa district in the central San Fernando Valley, adjacent to the Van Nuys and Encino neighborhoods.
1.7 miSE
34°11'25"N • 118°29'20"W
Van Nuys Golf Course, Los Angeles
43 min walk • Golf, Outdoor activities
3.6 miS
Park
Rancho Los Encinos
93 min walk • Rancho Los Encinos was a Spanish grazing concession, and later Mexican land granted cattle and sheep rancho and travelers way-station on the El Camino Real in the San Fernando Valley, in present-day Encino, Los Angeles County, California.
2.6 miSE
Park
Woodley Avenue Park, Los Angeles
67 min walk • Woodley Park is a recreation area managed by the City of Los Angeles and located along Woodley Avenue between Victory and Burbank Boulevards in the Lake Balboa neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. The area is located within the large Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area in the central San Fernando Valley.
4.1 miS
Synagogue
Valley Beth Shalom, Los Angeles
105 min walk • Valley Beth Shalom is a Conservative synagogue in Encino, Los Angeles, California. With approximately 1,500 member families it is one of the largest synagogues in Los Angeles and one of the largest Conservative synagogues in the United States.
3.7 miSE
Church
Proto-Cathedral of St. Mary
94 min walk • The Proto-Cathedral of St. Mary or Proto-Cathedral of St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church is a parish church and proto-cathedral of the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Phoenix, serving the Ruthenian Eastern Catholic population of Los Angeles, California, United States.
3.6 miS
Museum, State park, Park
Los Encinos State Historic Park, Los Angeles
92 min walk • Los Encinos State Historic Park is a state park unit of California, preserving buildings of Rancho Los Encinos. The park is located near the corner of Balboa and Ventura Boulevards in Encino, California, in the San Fernando Valley.
3.3 miE
Church
The Church On The Way
84 min walk • The Church On The Way is a Foursquare church in Van Nuys, California, led by Senior Pastor, Tim Clark. It is one of a handful of flagship churches in the Foursquare denomination.
3 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Panorama Mall, Los Angeles
77 min walk • Panorama Mall is a mall in Panorama City, San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, California. It is an enclosed mall anchored by two large discount stores, Walmart and Curacao, aimed primarily at a Hispanic customer base.
4.3 miSE
Church
St. Cyril of Jerusalem Church and School
110 min walk • St. Cyril of Jerusalem Church and School is a Catholic church and elementary school located in Encino, Los Angeles. Founded in 1949, St. Cyril's was voted the "Best Parish" for music in the Los Angeles Archdiocese in 2000.