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ArtWalk Ventura – Free Admission to the Museum

The Museum of Ventura County will be participating in the 24th annual ArtWalk Ventura, October 7-8 with free admission both days. Highlights include featured artist Hiroko Yoshimoto in the…

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ArtWalk Ventura – Free Admission to the Museum

The Museum of Ventura County will be participating in the 24th annual ArtWalk Ventura, October 7-8 with free admission both days. Highlights include featured artist Hiroko Yoshimoto in the…

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In Memoriam: The Chicano Moratorium

The Chicano Moratorium, the massive mobilization in 1969 to raise awareness of the Vietnam War as a civil rights issue in the Chicano…

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ArtWalk Ventura Collector’s Reception at the Museum of Ventura County

This year the museum will be hosting the third annual ArtWalk Collector’s Reception for the 24th annual ArtWalk Ventura, Wednesday, October 4, from 6…

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FREE Dia del los Muertos Celebration

The Art Museum, Oil Museum, Pierce Brothers Cemetery and the Ag Museum have partnered for a community celebration. Make monarch butterfly crafts, hear…

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Dia de los Muertos Ofrendas: A Chicano Art Practice for Honoring our Loved Ones

Special guest, Roberto Vargas will present the use of ofrendas (altars) and ceremony for honoring our loved ones as reflected in the exhibit,…

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Turning Lemons into… A Booming Business

Betsy Chess, great granddaughter of Nathan Blanchard and current Limoneira board member, will be the featured speaker at the next “Speaking of Ventura…

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Party at the Museum Sunday

It’s Free First Sunday, October 1, 11 a.m.– 5 p.m. with free admission for all! Come share your ideas and engage with your…

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Chicano Art Panel: The Stories Behind the Art

Artists Wayne Healy, Ignacio Gomez, David Botello and Margaret Garcia will speak about their own works, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m., September 28, and…

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“Speaking Of Ventura County” presents Tomás Sanchez – Why I Collect Chicano Art

Ventura College professor and avid art collector, Tomás Sanchez, will be featured speaker at the Nov. 14 “Speaking Of Ventura County” lecture series,…

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Museum of Ventura County Educator Showcase and Volunteer Fair

The Museum of Ventura County is seeking new volunteers and docents! Come learn more about being a museum docent at our Volunteer Fair….

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Speaking Of – From the Peace Corps to the Port with Keynote speaker Will Berg

Keynote speaker Will Berg, former director of marketing and public information at Oxnard Harbor District, will present “From the Peace Corps to the…

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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
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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 & Sunday
11am to 5pm

Phone: 805.658.4728

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