Valley Relics Museum

Posted on 11/04/2026

THE VALLEY RELICS MUSEUM HAS SAVED OUR HISTORY. NOW IT NEEDS OUR HELP.

Remember the restaurants, movie theaters, neon signs and neighborhood landmarks that made the San Fernando Valley special?

For nearly 30 years, Tom Gelinas has been rescuing those memories, one piece at a time.

The Valley Relics Museum houses more than 30,000 artifacts celebrating our Valley's history, culture and character.

But now the museum itself is in danger.

Facing a $70,000 payment due in December, this beloved nonprofit is asking the community for help.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

Donate to the museum's fundraising GoFundMe campaign, visit the museum at Van Nuys Airport, or share its story with friends and neighbors.

We've lost enough of our Valley landmarks. Let's not lose the museum that's been saving their memories.

Help keep Valley history alive.