The Lake level Meditation Gardens has a Visitor Center with friendly volunteer staff to answer questions and assist with discovering books and media on the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda.  There is also a Gift Shop offering devotional and gift items imported from India.  Next to the Gift shop is a Museum featuring personal artifacts of Paramahansa Yogananda, along with items collected during his lifetime. 

The Visitor Center is open during normal Lake Shrine hours.

Gift Shop & Museum Hours

Tuesday & Wednesday: 12:00 noon to 4:30 pm

Thursday – Saturday: 10:00 am to 4:30 pm

Sunday: 10:00 am to 10:45 am & 12:00 noon to 4:30 pm