Museum programs focus on the documentation and revitalization of native cultures, historical archives, oral tradition, education, events and workshops.
The permanent exhibits feature authentic regional artifacts, photographs, murals, sculptures, and interactive bilingual (English/Spanish) signage that creatively illustrate three main phases of Tecate’s culture and history: the prehistoric period, the historical period and the contemporary period. Phase one, the Cavern of the Ancestors, (designed by California artist James Hubbell) explores the thousands of years of prehistoric life in the region.