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All That Glitters Is Not Gold

At the Museum of Ventura County
Runs through Sunday May 28, 2023

The Roaring 20s. A time of excess: as population and wealth boomed, creativity grew. At the same time, there was a drumbeat of repression and exclusion.

This included Prohibition, which tried to block the flow of alcohol that irrigated the decade’s flair and freedom. Less known was a tide of anti-immigrant prejudice, using Prohibition to target minorities.

All this history is found in Ventura County: the gold flash of good times and glamor – barely concealing the tarnished tin of misused power.

This exhibit made possible in part by the generous support of:

The John Hammer Family

The Heritage Fund at VCCF

The DeArkland Family

The Chrisman Estate Company

Additional support provided by:
Ventura Spirits

Our Mission and Vision

Inspiring vibrant communities by connecting the past, present, and future. The Museum of Ventura County, through its collections, exhibits, educational programs and publications, celebrates the history, art, and culture of Ventura County and the Channel Islands.

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 Ventura

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
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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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The Museum of Ventura County will be 
CLOSING EARLY TO THE PUBLIC AT 3PM
on Saturday, February 11th for a private event.
Regular hours will resume the following day on Sunday, February 12th.

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