Tomols to Trains: County Transportation through the 1900s
See how towns and cities changed, how suburbs grew and how our farms and other industries became part of regional, national, and international…
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Behind the Curtain: An Insider’s Look at The George Stuart Historical Figures®
Exhibit extended: In February, visitors can see a new rotation of Figures, each with a detail magnified for an up-close look. Each Figure…
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Pollination Investigation – The Essential Role of Pollinators in the Natural World
Nearly 90% of flowering plants rely on approximately 200,000 species of animal pollinators for fertilization. From March to May 2023, the Museum of Ventura County is hosting “Pollination Investigation,” a poster exhibition from the Smithsonian Gardens and the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service.
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Proximity to Water: Work’s from MVC’s Permanent Collection
From plein air painting to photography, the ever-changing coast provides an endless supply of inspiration. Art helps us admire, respect, and revere our…
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The Murder Of Tom More: A True Crime Story
In the early hours of March 24th 1877, a mob of angry settlers set fire to Thomas More’s barn and shot him over…
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Spin Cycle: Unfolding The Science Of Laundry
Everybody’s clothes get dirty, meaning we all must deal with the dreaded laundry. Through the years people have tried different ways to clean…
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