The Crochet Museum in Joshua Tree

Joshua Tree has no shortage of quirky, diverse, and quite frankly bizarre attractions. And the World Famous Crochet Museum is no exception. Honestly it’s a super fun detour on any trip out to the desert. And since we’re currently seeing a revival in the crochet trend, you don’t want to miss out on the Drive Thru Fotomat featuring ALL things crochet! So go ahead and put the World Famous Crochet Museum on your Joshua Tree bucket list…like now!

What is a Fotomat?

First off, I need to mention that fotomats are a bit before my time.  Therefore, I took to the internet to do some research. From that extensive research I found that (before my existence) drive thru photo booths were a huge hit and located in parking lots across the nation. These photo booths were established so consumers could drop off their film without having to leave the comfort of their own car. In other words, they would simply drive thru, drop the film off, and return a day later to pick up their photos. Tada and now you have your precious memories!

However, these drive thru photo business eventually started to decline from technological advancement and the introduction of one-hour photo labs. This left a lot of these photo booths abandoned and eventually refurbished into things like coffee shops and small businesses. Or in this case the World Famous Crochet Museum. I absolutely love the idea of taking a piece of US history and turning it into art!

Visting the Crochet Museum

So you want to visit now don’t you?!? And you should because it’s just a short walk from the Joshua Tree Visitor Center. Surely you have little to no excuse not to visit the World Famous Crochet Museum. So, make some time to browse the strange, adorable, and extensive collection of crochet creatures, along with the Art Queen Installations and Art and Clothing Gallery located at 61855 Highway 62 in Joshua Tree, California.

And if no one is around on your visit don’t fret, just let yourself in to explore. The grounds are open 24/7 to visitors. In addiction, don’t forget to leave a donation or make a purchase . It’s quite an eclectic treat in the desert let’s make sure to respect and preserve it.

Additional Information

• 15 Abandoned Fotomat Kiosks
• Fotomat History
• Joshua Tree Guide: Crochet Museum
• Some of my favorites around the Joshua Tree area

From Jacq and Lem: Enjoy the World Famous Crochet Museum!