b'YOUR MUSEUMSTheMuseumofVenturaCountyfirstopeneditsdoorsin 1913astheVenturaPioneerMuseum.Foritsfirstdecade, itsharedoneroomwiththeChamberofCommerceand Farm Bureau in what was then the County Courthouse. The Museum has come a long way in the last century, and now has multiple sites:THE MUSEUM OF VENTURA COUNTY IN DOWNTOWN VENTURA The flagship of the Museum facilities, the downtown Ventura campus has presented programs, exhibitions, and educational activities since its opening in 1977. Situated in the heart of downtowns historic district, the Museum has3,000squarefeetofgalleryspace,aresearchlibrary,aneventspavilion,anopen-aircourtyard,plaza, and gardens. These spaces work together to spark curiosity and encourage learning about Ventura County and the region.THE RESEARCH LIBRARY AT THE MUSEUM OF VENTURA COUNTYMVCs Research Library houses a vast collection of photographs, maps, oral histories, family papers, and other archival records that together, tell the story of our community. The Research Library is free and open to the public by appointmentits online archive allows researchers access to digitized materials from anywhere in the world.THE AGRCULTURE MUSEUM IN SANTA PAULALocated in the historic Mill Building in downtown Santa Paula, the Agriculture Museum is a compelling tribute to the regions farming and ranching history, exploring the legacy of the farmers and innovators whoshapedthelocallandscape.Thiscampusengagesvisitorswithitsrotatingcommunity-focused exhibitions,broadcollectionoffarmingequipment,raisedgardenbeds,anativeplantgarden,alive observation beehive, and interactive, agriculture-focused activities for children.MVCS ONLINE CAMPUS - AVAILABLE WORLDWIDEFounded in 2020, the expanded online presence through MVCs website and social media platforms acts as the Museums newest campus. With virtual tours and exhibitions, lectures and talks hosted digitally, history blog posts, educational resources, digital jigsaw puzzles, and more, the Museums online offerings bring our community together to celebrate art, history, and culture from anywhere across the world.MVC 2022-2023 IN REVIEW 3'