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Ag Museum

Tomols to Trains: County Transportation through the 1900s

Ran Jul 10 2021 through Oct 1 2022

Good Earth: Tilling the Soil at the Ag

Ran May 1 2020 through Apr 5 2020

Throwing Shade at the Ag

Ran May 1 2019 through Apr 5 2020

Our Mission and Vision

The Museum of Ventura County engages participants in meaningful experiences with history, art, culture, and each other by aspiring to spark curiosity and encourage compassion to build community and connection.

Museum of Ventura County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Tax ID: 95-1942930.

Our Purpose

The Museum of Ventura County is an arts, history, and culture museum, the largest repository of history in Ventura County. We spark curiosity, foster compassion, and create connection through programs and exhibitions that are bold, inclusive, innovative, and fun. We use history and culture to address universal themes and inspire hope for the future. MVC is the guardian of our region’s identity.

Our Partners

Major funding for the programs at the Museum of Ventura County is made possible by City of Camarillo, City of Fillmore, City of Moorpark, City of Ojai, City of Oxnard, City of Port Hueneme, City of Santa Paula, City of Simi Valley, City of Thousand Oaks, City of Ventura, and the County of Ventura.

Museum of Ventura County
100 East Main Street
Ventura, CA 93001
Directions

Temporarily Closed
Opening Reception: June 5

Phone: 805.653.0323

Research Library at the Museum
100 East Main Street
Ventura, CA 93001
Directions

Appointment Only
Wednesday—Friday • 11am to 5pm

For library assistance call
805-653-0323 ext 320
or email library@venturamuseum.org

Agriculture Museum
926 Railroad Avenue
Santa Paula, CA 93060
Directions

Sunday
11am to 5pm

Phone: 805.525.3100

Albinger Archaeological Museum
113 E. Main Street
Ventura, CA 93001
Directions

Saturday & Sunday
11am to 5pm

Phone: 805.658.4728

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IMPORTANT UPDATE

Museum of Ventura County in Downtown Ventura is temporarily closed as we install new exhibitions. We look forward to welcoming you back on June 5.

Agriculture Museum in Santa Paula is open Sundays, 11 AM–5 PM, with free admission.

Albinger Archaeological Museum is open Saturday and Sunday, 11 AM–5 PM, with free admission.