Evenings At The Museum: UNIDAD Gay and Lesbian Latinos Unidos Screening and Panel Join us on Thursday, September 28, for a screening...
SMHM hosts students from local high schools as we honor Dia de los Muertos. Students share beautiful altars honoring family and friends. The rich tradition of Dia de los Muertos is a rare opportunity to spend time with loved ones who have passed away as well as being a time to process their loss and remember. Dia de los Muertos is not a mournful commemoration but a joyous, colorful celebration of life and memory.
Thursday August 4th - 5:30pm to 7pm
Author Patrick Moser discusses his new book “Surf & Rescue: George Freeth and the Birth of California Beach Culture,” which tells the story of mixed-race Hawaiian athlete George Freeth who brought surfing to Venice, California, in 1907.
ANNUAL GALA TRIBUTE DINNER - SAVE THE DATE
Join us October 16th for a fun evening online as we celebrate our honorees:
Susan Gabriel Potter, Museum President
WISE & Healthy Aging
Iao Katagiri (posthumously)
collections spotlight WWI-Era Dog Tags This matched pair of round dog tags belonged to Sergeant W.S. Miller and are part of the our Douglas Collection....
Fisher-Swartz Lumber Company 1935 / 2016 1601 Colorado Boulevard Archive Details
Santa Monica Business District 1938 / 2016 3rd Street and Santa Monica Boulevard Archive Details
Businesses on Wilshire Boulevard 1939 / 2016 1300 Block of Wilshire Boulevard Archive Details
There’s always more than meets the eye in Santa Monica, a community with a deep and sometimes complex history often overshadowed by swaying palm trees and upscale eateries. But the folks at the Santa Monica History Museum (SMHM) are on a mission to show locals and visitors alike a new perspective on their beloved small town.
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When we resume this program, we invite you to join us for a great discussion and discovery of history through our exhibitions!
