Advice and tips from our archivist on maintaining your precious family photos.

Archivist Tip – 2

Magnetic Albums - Adhesive from these albums degrades photographs and makes damage-free removal difficult. Learn alternatives for presenting your photos.

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Archivist Tip – 1

The 5 Ws - Using who, what, when, where, why, will help future generations understand the significance of your photographs and objects. Learn how to preserve this information.

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LOCATION & INFO

Santa Monica History Museum
1350 7th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310.395.2290
info@santamonicahistory.org

Mailing Address
PO Box 3059
Santa Monica, California, 90408

HOURS & ADMISSIONS

Public Hours:
Thursday 2pm-5pm
Friday Saturday Sunday 11am-5pm

First Sunday Free Admission
SMHM is a Museums For All partner museum

Museum Admission is $5.00
Free for museum members, children under 17, students, seniors (65+), active duty military, veterans & SNAP/EBT cardholders

The Santa Monica History Museum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowable by law. Tax ID: 95-3019295
Copyright © 1975-2026, Santa Monica History Museum, All rights reserved.

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