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Celebrate Chicano Culture with the Ayer y Todavía – Opening Reception

Experience Chicano culture and history, as well as current struggles and social issues, as seen through the eyes of Chicano artists in Ayer y…

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Free First Sunday: It’s a Day at the Farm with the Museum of Ventura County

September 3 is Free First Sunday and the Museum of Ventura County is hosting a Day at the Farm 11 a.m.– 5 p.m. Enjoy a…

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Free Labor Day Tractor Fair at the Agriculture Museum in Santa Paula

Bring the family for a fun-filled Labor Day at the Agriculture Museum, 926 Railroad Avenue, Santa Paula, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., September 4. Move…

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Icons and Archetypes – Opening Reception

A new series of large-scale oil paintings by Ojai-based artist, Tom Hardcastle, explores the artist’s perspective of popular cultural icons and exploitative archetypes…

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The Crime of the Century: An Inside Look at the Manson Murders

The Crime of the Century: An Inside Look at the Manson Murders – Journalist Ivor Davis visited the Manson family at the Spahn…

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Author John Gherini on his new book, Santa Cruz Island: An Illustrated History

Join us for the fascinating history and magnificent imagery of Santa Cruz Island as presented by Santa Barbara native, John Gherini, author of…

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Free celebration event kicks off the Summer of Love Exhibits

Break out your bell bottoms and come join the party celebrating the Summer of Love, 2- 5 p.m., at the Museum of Ventura County. Groove to the music…

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Grateful Dead Tribute Band Cubensis perform Live

Grateful Dead Tribute Band, Cubensis, bring the sights, sounds, and fun of Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead to Ventura. For over 30…

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“Born Into This” Screening – the documentary chronicling the life of Charles Bukowski

Ventura County Poet Laureate, Phil Taggert, will perform readings from the works of writer Charles Bukowski, at a special showing of “Born Into…

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“Bringing the Heat” – Drummer Fito de la Parra talks about his life in rock ‘n roll

Drummer Fito de la Parra talks about his life in rock ‘n roll, from his start as a house drummer at the Tom…

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Watch Out! The Love Bug is coming to the Museum

It’s a wildly fun roller-coaster ride with Herbie, the lovable car with a mind of its own! Join us July 2, at 2 p.m.,…

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50th Anniversary Celebration: Monterey Pop International Festival Concert

Kick off the Summer of Love 50th Anniversary celebration, 7–9 p.m., June 17, with this special showing of the Monterrey Pop International Festival…

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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
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

Thursday—Sunday
11am to 5pm

Phone: 805.525.3100

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

Saturday
11am to 5pm

Phone: 805.658.4728

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