This is a cute little mini museum; but not a museum with a lot of history or diarama's. This museum includes a jam packed display of crochet pieces in an old photo developing booth. Admission is free and visiting is really so novel. I do crochet, and do a lot of other creative crafts and was so excited for my nerdy heart to visit the museum. If you visit their website you will also see that it's the "museum seen around the world" with photos of it popping up in airports around the world because it was featured in and HSBC advertisement. So if you like to create, or you like unique roadside attractions, be sure to visit The World Famous Crochet Musuem. The cool thing too, there are other things to see and shop at the same location in Joshua Tree. The area is really neat, and a place to add to your bucket list. read more

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When you are in the middle of the desert, you never know what quirky and unique places you might encounter. I spent my birthday here in Joshua Tree and when I travel I often look up places to visit which are unusual for the area. This little place popped up and I knew I had to visit. This is an old converted drive thru Fotomat kiosk like they used to have that was deserted and sat on the highway for many years before it was moved and transformed into this museum. It houses a large and uncounted collection of colorful crochet items. Shari Elf is the artist and has collected all these whimsical pieces. From animals, dolls, food and other characters there is a lot to take in. It is very eclectic and cute. Shari is known as the "Art Queen" and she also has a gallery of art. She asks you not to touch, just look. Donations are accepted via Venmo. This area also houses other small businesses worth exploring. read more

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I visited the World Famous Crochet Museum earlier this year and I'm finally reviewing it. It's a quirky roadside attraction just outside the entrance to Joshua Tree National Park at an art complex called Art Queen. The tiny museum, which reminds me of a hot dog stand, is filled to the brim with adorable crocheted items. It's impossible to take it all in because there is so much to look at, including crocheted animals, dolls, and characters from storybooks and nursery rhymes. There is even a small crocheted World Famous Crochet Museum. Only one or two people can fit in the museum at a time and it takes just a couple minutes to check it out. It's worth stopping at the Art Queen complex to see the World Famous Crochet Museum, especially if you like unconventional art, as well as the other galleries, studios, and shops located there. read more

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Although small, the world crochet museum is surely worth a visit while you're in the area. The museum has a collection of more crochet pieces than you've probably ever seen in one spot and it's a great place for photos! If you're in the market for a crocheted blanket, you're in luck! There's a cute little trailer nearby filled with them! Be sure to check out the surrounding area with shops and other random finds. Their museum is free and there's a parking lot at the back of the museum. read more

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Despite going to Joshua Tree countless times, I finally made an effort to stop at the World Famous Crochet Museum last weekend and wow, I still can't believe it took me so long to visit this gem! The World Famous Crochet Museum is tucked just outside Joshua Tree National Park and the tiny neon green trailer is pure joy. It's so, so cute filled to the brim with colorful, quirky, and beautifully crafted crochet creations. Every inch seems to tell a story, from the crocheted animals to the whimsical decor that definitely made me smile. It's the perfect little desert oasis. It is so creative and totally unexpected. Whether you're an art lover, fiber artist, or just someone who appreciates something delightfully unique, this spot is worth the stop!!! So, do not make the same mistake I did and wait years to visit! This place is crochet magic! read more

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- Not sure how it's world-famous. My cousins in Việt Nam didn't know about it. Not so famous of the worldly kind, is it? :p + Anyhoo, plethora of cute crochet dolls. No pop culture references in there though (no Pikachus or whatnot). + Free to park at and visit. - It's a crowded closet. Only 1-2 people fit in there at a time. . People typically spend about 2-5mins in there at a time. read more

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Saw this spot on social media while looking up sights to see in JT! This "museum" is teeny tiny and essentially just a very decorated shed filled top to bottom with a ton of crochet. Its completely free to visit and its actually near a bunch of local shops that sell works by local artists, vintage goods, and JT merch that's super cute. This place is super unique and I would recommend a visit to anyone that interested in fiber arts! read more

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Sweet little area to look around and buy/support small businesses. Free entry and free parking read more

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This is the Famous Crochet Museum! Its super cute and small :) and FREE! There are many hand made Crochet things to look at. You walk in and will find some even in the ceiling. It is located in a little village plaza filled with tiny stores with lots of fun things to look at. You need to stop by! read more

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The World Famous Crochet Museum is a quirky place in a small Art Queen plaza that has other vendors as well. It's tiny, but there are some really cool crochet pieces in there. I was able to fit in there with my 4- and 6-yo kids, but didn't really have any space to move. Didn't really matter because we could just spin around and see everything. There are a few dedicated parking spots right outside, and the entrance is really close to the west entrance of Joshua Tree National Park. read more

It's so cute and tiny with so many crochets inside ! They have a picture setting outside and inside there's a small stool you can sit on to take a photo read more

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The number one thing to understand about the World Famous Crochet Museum is it size. It's very small. Basically, the museum is housed in a small little shack type structure. This is not to say it's not an interesting space. But, it's not what one would consider a museum to be under normal circumstances, at least in terms of size. Once inside the museum, it is lined with tons of crochet items. There is all the things you would expect: various animals, flowers, pretty much anything you can think of, it's there, all in the form of crochet. It's very colorful inside. I guess, as expected, they ask you not to touch anything. Some of the stuff is behind a plexiglass panel, other stuff is more in the open air. But, you're not supposed to touch anything. Overall, if you love the abstractness of crocheted images, and a very cool pseudo museum, this is a fun space to visit, just keep in mind, it's only gonna take you a few minutes to check it out. :-) read more

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Fun and smile inducing! Make sure to go to the gift shop next door and support this and the other shops that share the plot of land.

Fun little quirky shop in an artistic alley. She added a blanket museum in a little RV as well. If youʻre somewhat artsy/hippy/eclectic then this spot is worth the stop. read more

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Such a fun experience, definitely with the stop, it was so enjoyable talking to the staff and seeing all the beautiful crafts the museum and its stores had to offer! :) read more

I saw this place mentioned in Westways magazine and had to see it for myself. It's floor to ceiling full of crochet stuffed into a small trailer. There are small hand written signs everywhere stating not to touch the crochet pieces. So many handmade, one of a kind little things. So fun! read more

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I was able to donate a piece and even though there were easily 10,000,000,000 pieces already in there, mine was treated with such respect because it was "beautiful" and "deserved to have the perfect spot". I am absolutely honored to be a part of this. Definitely swing by if you're visiting! read more

Visited this place back in June for a friends bachelorette weekend. This is like a whimsical wonderland of all things crochet. There's a lot of creativity with each piece you come across. It really inspires you to learn all there is about crocheting. The work these crocheters do is truly amazing. The staff is very inviting , wanting to share their knowledge and answer any questions you may have. If you're in the area, I would recommend checking this place out. I'm glad I got the opportunity. read more

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The world famous crochet musuem is the cutest thing I've seen in a long time! It's a free mini musuem and plenty of parking out front. It holds enough room for two people to be inside and when it's summer you only feel like being in there a few minutes due to the heat . Attached is a cute little store that sells some small trinkets and also some crochet items you can purchase as well. It's definitely a fast and fun thing to do while in Joshua Tree! read more

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I visited the Crochet Museum in Joshua Tree and was pleasantly surprised by how many crochet dolls were on display. It's a cute, quirky little shop that's definitely worth a stop if you're in town! read more

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Definitely worth a stop if you like unusual things. This is so small that I almost missed it. Look for the tiny, green trailer, and open the door. If the door opens, just walk inside to find hundreds (maybe thousands) of crocheted things: animals, unrecognizable things, just things. Weird and wonderful. It's definitely worth 5 or 10 minutes of your time. If it's open, the store next door has some fun things, and is run by a lovely woman. read more

This is such a cute and quirky place to visit if you're in the area. It's small and will barely fit a handful of people but still worth checking out. Plus it's free and you can purchase items from the gift shop next door! read more

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Quirky & unique little spot in Joshua tree. It's completely free to visit & had plenty of cool photo ops. There's also a small gift shop right next to it, if you wanted to purchase some of the crochet goodies. read more

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Had the cutest day trip in Joshua Tree, starting with the Crochet Museum. As a last hurrah before college starts for my boyfriend's little sister, we took her here to drop off one her own original crochet creations. We talked to a worker who told us her addition will be there to stay at the museum forever! Such a cool experience for crafty individuals who want to contribute to the mission of the museum. Definitely a landmark and must-visit if you have never been! read more

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Cute little spot! The kids enjoyed it! So many items to see! It was a nice stroll we did of the town. read more

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Another quirky little place to visit when around Joshua Tree, the town. It's behind the art shops, close to the Saloon. What a hoot! Tiny and free of charge to visit. Then also visit all the little shops around it in the area, quite unique read more

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I love these quirky road side attractions. It's what makes the desert unique. The museum is small 6x10, but jammed packed with artistic creations. read more

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A free and fun thing to do when visiting Joshua Tree. It's on the quirkier side, which is great because it seems roadside attractions are a rare thing nowadays. They have a parking lot right next-door and there is a retail shop behind the museum itself, which is very small on the inside, but there's a lot to see. The musuem is very small on the inside, about 3-4 max and all will have to be in the same group. It's definitely worth checking out when visiting town. read more

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A MUST STOP if you're in Yucca Valley!! The tiny museum is filled with tons of crochet pieces. It's really fun getting to see all the random/unique pieces and take pictures! I was surprised to see that no one stands inside the museum so it is Covid friendly! You can look at all the crochet projects without being interrupted. FYI- the museum is hidden and behind some small shops. It's right next to and behind the hair Museum/store. There's also other art exhibits/small arts shops around the museum to check out! read more

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If crocheting is your thing, you will love this place. It's a tiny little shack but has really cool mementos not really our thing but it's good for someone who loves it. read more

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This place is a funky and cute little tourist spot. There is parking and a little gift shop. read more

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Super cute. Loved exploring Joshua Tree and getting to see this lovely museum. Definitely check it out if you're in town. read more

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The Crochet museum was listed as a place to visit in Joshua Tree and it was free so why not? Google already navigated us directly to the spot and there was free parking right there and we walked up to the grounds. The museum isn't the only exhibit here, and when we first walked in the door was closed so we checked out the other 'Art Queen' exhibits. Which were interesting and fun. While we were wandering around Shari drove in and unlocked the door to the museum and then went to her workshop. We checked out the museum-look but don't touch, folks; it took about 5-10 minutes and then we went to her workshop-which was the only other building that wasn't opened. Now when she first arrived she seemed a little flustered but after walking into her shop she was so sweet and friendly. We bought a couple stickers and she gave us a little canvas bag for free. read more

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So much cuter than I had anticipated. We had stepped out of the car to go into the Joshua Tree Visitor Center and I'd told me friend I wanted to check out the World Famous Crochet Museum. Ummmm, how the hell could I not guys? It's WORLD FAMOUS!!! Like has it's pic in airports and such! I needed to see it irl since the last time I was in town I'm not even certain it existed. I didn't spot it as we drove by but glanced across the way and there it was peaking through the fence in all its glory. We walked over through the front gate and not too many people were here since it was still fairly early. They were open and it was ADORABLE!!! I don't crochet but I'm fairly crafty and love handmade. It was probably the highlight of my day. Takes like 5min tops to see and I purchased their cute little sticker for $1. If you know the real value of small, cute and fun, you'll find it to be a real gem - if that sort of stuff is lost on you, well then it'll be completely lost on you - like one of the views in the park that wasn't even worthy of me taking a pic of and I take pics of everything. So, as with all people, places and things - different strokes for different folks My fav item was probs the hot sauce bottle, since I LOVE hot and spicy!!! 5 very solid stars from moi! read more

If you're in the area, GO! What do you have to lose from a FREE museum? It really highlights the quirky hippie energy that is present in Joshua Tree. Is it small? Yes, but undeniably you will end up with a smile on your face while looking at all the crochet animals and objects. The Crochet Museum is actually the centerpiece of a whole art...collective? I'm not sure if there is just one artist responsible, but there are several different types of media used. It won't take that long to look around, but it's a worthwhile spot. If you wish to donate, you can do so, or purchase something from the gift shop. Lots of unique things to buy there. read more

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It's definitely kitschy, but if you're looking at this thinking you'll spend a bit of time here, you'd probably be wrong. It is definitely better classified as a roadside attraction. The artwork, though, is unique and fun to look through. The actual 'museum' is a small trailer-like building with some fun crocheted creations. However, the day we visited was VERY warm and the small space doesn't have circulation and the smell of hot yarn is an extremely distinct scent. Overall, spend a few minutes looking at the artwork. read more

We went to find the crochet museum during our Joshua Tree stay, and I wish we had stumbled upon it rather than come intentionally. It's a cute, cuddly, trailer full of wittle crocheted creatures stuffed all in there. The trailer itself is a photo-op, with a few art pieces around it. Stepping into the little space will have a smile! Nothing curated or educational or themed, it's attached to a store. imagine a crotchet art booth all piled in the trailer. It's a quick stop if you're in the feel of a quick roadside attraction and a giggle. read more

So, I had only seen a picture of the outside. I had absolutely no idea what this place was going to be like. That being said, I was sort of let down once I got there. It's the size of a closet with all these crochet things inside. And the "gift shop" area didn't even have crocheted items for purchase!? Everything in the gift shop had nothing to do with the crochet museum so that threw me off. However, if you're looking for an Insta-worthy photo op, yeah of course visit this place-it's free! But please don't have high hopes. read more

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Most Definitely a Roadside Attraction...... this review is so long overdue. We stayed in Joshua Tree National Park for some hiking and camping for a week. I have visited here several times durning different seasons of the year! Directly in the heart of Joshua Tree at the main intersection of highway 62 and Park Blvd behind the iconic Joshua Tree Saloon you'll find a magical little enclave of art assemblages and constructions that would feel more at home in Burning Man than a small desert town. Behind a small collection of galleries the space opens up into a fantasy space. Social groupings of chairs and tables share space with a steam-punk room on legs, a satellite dish flower with dozens of rubber penis stamen, and the world famous crochet museum (which is actually more true than most "world famous" kitsch). An old walkup photo-mat repurposed into maybe the smallest museum I've seen, filled to the brim with the crochet collection of Shari Elf, who along with the museum also runs the Art Queen Gallery in the same space. The unmanned space is open all the time and accepts donations if you so choose. It's the kind of place that makes me happy and gives me hope read more

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Quirky little place in quirky Joshua Tree. If you're in town, it's worth stopping by to look around. read more

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