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Vote at MVC! Early Voting for the 2020 Election

The Museum of Ventura County’s Martin V. and Martha K. Smith Pavilion will serve as an early voting site for the 2020 election. Dates and times…

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Toast to Tenacity: A Virtual Celebration

Please join us for this once-in-a-lifetime event on National Women’s Equality Day, Wednesday, August 26, 2020 from 4—6 PM, as we commemorate the…

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Behind the Scenes in Hollywood with Ivor Davis: “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid”

The Museum of Ventura County is thrilled to invite MVC Members to join Ventura County Author and New York Times Syndicate Showbiz writer…

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Behind the Scenes in Hollywood with Ivor Davis: “Bobby”

The Museum of Ventura County is thrilled to invite MVC Members to join Ventura County Author and New York Times Syndicate Showbiz writer…

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SOLD OUT – Behind the Scenes in Hollywood with Ivor Davis: “A Hard Day’s Night”

The Museum of Ventura County is thrilled to invite MVC Members to join Ventura County Author and New York Times Syndicate Showbiz writer…

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Legacy: Seven Decades of Ventura College Art Opening Reception

“Legacy: Seven Decades of Ventura College Art” opens at the Museum of Ventura County on Friday, March 6, 2020 with a special opening…

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POSTPONED: The Bridge Builder Award Gala

NOTICE: Due to the quickly evolving coronavirus concerns, and in order to be abundantly cautious, the 2nd Annual Bridge Builder Award Gala will…

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Free First Sunday at the Ag: Restoring the World’s Largest Urban National Park

FREE ADMISSION TO THE MUSEUM FROM 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Join us for Free First Sunday at the Agriculture Museum in Santa…

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Ventura County Poet Laureate Inauguration: Luzmaria Espinosa

Join the Ventura County Arts Council for the inauguration of its recently named Ventura County poet laureate, Luzmaria Espinosa, at the Agriculture Museum…

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POSTPONED: Civil Rights Activist Dolores Huerta

Due to rapidly evolving coronavirus concerns, the program with Dolores Huerta scheduled for March 19 at the Museum is postponed. We apologize for…

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POSTPONED – “Huelga! Photographs from the Frontline” Opening Reception

Join us at the Museum of Ventura County on Saturday, March 14, 2020 from 2—4PM for the opening reception of Huelga! Photographs from…

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Oxnard Film Society Screening of “Dolores”

The Museum of Ventura County is excited to co-sponsor with the Oxnard Film Society for two special screenings of “Dolores” on Monday, March…

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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.

Our Purpose

To promote interest in and understanding of the history of the Ventura County region; to collect and preserve archives, artifacts, art, and ephemera bearing on the history of the region; to document current regional events; and to create exhibits and programs that enlighten, educate, and engage the past, present, and future.

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
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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
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Thursday—Sunday
11am to 5pm

Phone: 805.525.3100

Albinger Archaeological Museum
113 E. Main Street
Ventura, CA 93001
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Saturday
11am to 5pm

Phone: 805.658.4728

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