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Local History Happy Hour with Frank Barajas

In this series, local authors and historians sit down with the Barbara Barnard Smith Chief Executive Officer Elena Brokaw to discuss their unique…

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Local History Happy Hour with Betsy Chess

The Museum of Ventura County invites you to join us for the next installment of our bi-monthly Zoom series, Local History Happy Hour….

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Local History Happy Hour: Jeffrey Maulhardt “A History of Oxnard”

The Museum of Ventura County invites you to join us for the next installment of our bi-monthly Zoom series, Local History Happy Hour….

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Local History Happy Hour: José Alamillo “Deportes: The Making of a Sporting Diaspora”

The Museum of Ventura County invites you to join us for our new bi-monthly Zoom series, Local History Happy Hour. In this series,…

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Local History Happy Hour: Roz McGrath “Memoir of a Feminist”

The Museum of Ventura County invites you to join us for our new bi-monthly Zoom series, Local History Happy Hour. In this series,…

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Season 2 (Ep. 6) — Jo Bowers: Marco Comes Late

“Story Time at the Museum” returns! Join us on Facebook and YouTube every other Sunday at 10am from May 9, 2021 thru July…

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Season 2 (Ep. 5) — Kevin Carman: You Belong Here

“Story Time at the Museum” returns! Join us on Facebook and YouTube every other Sunday at 10am from May 9, 2021 thru July…

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Season 2 (Ep. 4) — Cheryl Engel: Sadie the Kitchen Dog

“Story Time at the Museum” returns! Join us on Facebook and YouTube every other Sunday at 10am from May 9, 2021 thru July…

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Season 2 (Ep. 3) — Amada Irma Perez: Nana’s Big Surprise [Spanish]

Reúna a su familia alrededor de la computadora y acompañenos en Facebook y YouTube este domingo 6 de junio de 2021 a las…

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Season 2 (Ep. 3) — Amada Irma Perez: Nana’s Big Surprise [English]

“Story Time at the Museum” returns! Join us on Facebook and YouTube every other Sunday at 10am from May 9, 2021 thru July…

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Season 2 (Ep. 2) — Chris Hillman: The Adventures of Taxi Dog

“Story Time at the Museum” returns! Join us on Facebook and YouTube every other Sunday at 10am from May 9, 2021 thru July…

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Season 2 (Ep. 1) — Friday Gretchen: The Lorax

“Story Time at the Museum” returns! Join us on Facebook and YouTube every other Sunday at 10am from May 9, 2021 thru July…

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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

Thursday—Sunday
11am to 5pm

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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Holiday Hours

 The Museum of Ventura County in Downtown Ventura will be closed Thursday, January 1 and will be open from 11am to 5pm on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The Agriculture Museum will be closed throughout January while we complete interior updates.