Santa Monica History Museum
Since 1975, we’ve been sharing the rich, diverse history of the Santa Monica Bay Area. We are committed to serving the community by providing access to dynamic exhibitions highlighting the depth and complexity of collective history through our extensive archive of historical objects and exceptional images. We offer ongoing programming, pop-up exhibitions, and community events.
Santa Monica History Museum
Upcoming (2)
UNHOUSED: A History of Housing in Santa Monica
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Telling Stories of Mexican California: Real Life and Myth Making
Free
UNHOUSED: A History of Housing in Santa Monica
Check ticket price on event
Telling Stories of Mexican California: Real Life and Myth Making
Free
Past (19)
Speaker Panel: Housing Solutions And The Future
Thu, Jun 6 • 6:00 PM
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Speaker Panel: Housing Solutions And The Future
Thu, Apr 11 • 6:00 PM
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Dia de los Muertos
Free
Pride & Prejudice: A Look Back at Santa Monica's Lesbian and Gay Heritage.
Wed, Oct 18 • 6:00 PM
Free
Stand Ups for History, An Evening of Food, Laughter, Music and Libations
Sun, Oct 1 • 4:00 PM
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Coming Out West: LGBTQ+ Elders Share Their Stories
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Broadway To Freeway: Member Preview Viewing
Thu, Mar 31 • 5:00 PM
Free
Paint & Sip Fundraiser with the Santa Monica History Museum
Sun, May 16 • 12:30 PM
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Free Admission Day
Thu, Apr 23 • 12:00 PM
Free
Discover the History: A Look Back at 1917
Sat, Feb 22 • 2:00 PM
Free
Santa Monica History Museum Free Admission Day
Thu, Feb 13 • 12:00 PM
Free
Free Admission Day
Thu, Feb 13 • 12:00 PM
Free
Speaker Panel: Housing Solutions And The Future
Thu, Jun 6 • 6:00 PM
Check ticket price on event
Speaker Panel: Housing Solutions And The Future
Thu, Apr 11 • 6:00 PM
Check ticket price on event
Dia de los Muertos
Free
Pride & Prejudice: A Look Back at Santa Monica's Lesbian and Gay Heritage.
Wed, Oct 18 • 6:00 PM
Free
Stand Ups for History, An Evening of Food, Laughter, Music and Libations
Sun, Oct 1 • 4:00 PM
Check ticket price on event
Coming Out West: LGBTQ+ Elders Share Their Stories
Check ticket price on event
Broadway To Freeway: Member Preview Viewing
Thu, Mar 31 • 5:00 PM
Free
Paint & Sip Fundraiser with the Santa Monica History Museum
Sun, May 16 • 12:30 PM
Check ticket price on event
Free Admission Day
Thu, Apr 23 • 12:00 PM
Free
Discover the History: A Look Back at 1917
Sat, Feb 22 • 2:00 PM
Free
Santa Monica History Museum Free Admission Day
Thu, Feb 13 • 12:00 PM
Free
Free Admission Day
Thu, Feb 13 • 12:00 PM
Free
Events
UNHOUSED: A History of Housing in Santa Monica
Check ticket price on event
Telling Stories of Mexican California: Real Life and Myth Making
Free
UNHOUSED: A History of Housing in Santa Monica
Check ticket price on event
Telling Stories of Mexican California: Real Life and Myth Making
Free
Speaker Panel: Housing Solutions And The Future
Thu, Jun 6 • 6:00 PM
Check ticket price on event
Speaker Panel: Housing Solutions And The Future
Thu, Apr 11 • 6:00 PM
Check ticket price on event
Dia de los Muertos
Free
Pride & Prejudice: A Look Back at Santa Monica's Lesbian and Gay Heritage.
Wed, Oct 18 • 6:00 PM
Free
Stand Ups for History, An Evening of Food, Laughter, Music and Libations
Sun, Oct 1 • 4:00 PM
Check ticket price on event
Coming Out West: LGBTQ+ Elders Share Their Stories
Check ticket price on event
Broadway To Freeway: Member Preview Viewing
Thu, Mar 31 • 5:00 PM
Free
Paint & Sip Fundraiser with the Santa Monica History Museum
Sun, May 16 • 12:30 PM
Check ticket price on event
Free Admission Day
Thu, Apr 23 • 12:00 PM
Free
Discover the History: A Look Back at 1917
Sat, Feb 22 • 2:00 PM
Free
Santa Monica History Museum Free Admission Day
Thu, Feb 13 • 12:00 PM
Free
Free Admission Day
Thu, Feb 13 • 12:00 PM
Free
Speaker Panel: Housing Solutions And The Future
Thu, Jun 6 • 6:00 PM
Check ticket price on event
Speaker Panel: Housing Solutions And The Future
Thu, Apr 11 • 6:00 PM
Check ticket price on event
Dia de los Muertos
Free
Pride & Prejudice: A Look Back at Santa Monica's Lesbian and Gay Heritage.
Wed, Oct 18 • 6:00 PM
Free
Stand Ups for History, An Evening of Food, Laughter, Music and Libations
Sun, Oct 1 • 4:00 PM
Check ticket price on event
Coming Out West: LGBTQ+ Elders Share Their Stories
Check ticket price on event
Broadway To Freeway: Member Preview Viewing
Thu, Mar 31 • 5:00 PM
Free
Paint & Sip Fundraiser with the Santa Monica History Museum
Sun, May 16 • 12:30 PM
Check ticket price on event
Free Admission Day
Thu, Apr 23 • 12:00 PM
Free
Discover the History: A Look Back at 1917
Sat, Feb 22 • 2:00 PM
Free
Santa Monica History Museum Free Admission Day
Thu, Feb 13 • 12:00 PM
Free
Free Admission Day
Thu, Feb 13 • 12:00 PM
Free