History After Hours
Explore history after hours! Join the last curator-led tour of Roots & Branches before the exhibition closes, followed by wine in the museum lobby. Mingle with fellow history lovers, sip and support the museum.
Special Events
Dia de los Muertos 2026
Special evening programming on November 1 and 2. Join us for music, dance, and shared memories as the past and present unite in a powerful celebration of life and legacy. Altars available for viewing starting Oct 29 – Nov 7.
At the Table: Exploring Food, Family, and Our Shared Histories
Presented by two longtime friends, through storytelling, images, and guided reflection, we explore how traditions are passed down, evolve over time, and serve as a powerful bridge between generations and communities.
July 18, 2026 11am-1pm
Breaking Bread: Stories of Food and Family
Chefs, educators, and community voices explore how breads across cultures carry stories of ancestry, memory, hospitality, resilience, and belonging, from cornbread to croissants and baguettes; Mexican breads to flatbreads.
Dia de los Muertos 2025
The Santa Monica History Museum hosts students from local high schools as we honor Dia de los Muertos. Students share 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.
When the City Speaks
Book signing and Photo exhibit for “When the City Speaks”
Kuruvunga Village Springs Tour
Kuruvunga Village Springs Tour + Free Museum Admission Friday, June 6, 2025, Starting at 10AM rsvp@santamonicahistory.org The Santa Monica History Museum, in partnership with the Gabrielino-Tongva Springs Foundation, invites the public to a free day of cultural exploration celebrating Indigenous heritage and the rich local history of the region. The day begins at Kuruvungna Village Springs and Cultural Center, where from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Bob Ramirez, President of the Gabrielino-Tongva Springs Foundation, will lead a guided tour of the sacred site. Following the tour, guests may visit the Santa Monica History Museum to explore its current exhibitions, which […]
Dia de los Muertos 2024
The Santa Monica History Museum hosts students from local high schools as we honor Dia de los Muertos. Students share 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.
Unidad Screening
Screening of the film “UNIDAD”. A documentary that tells the story of the Los Angeles organization Gay & Lesbian Latinos Unidos (GLLU)
Dia de los Muertos 2023
The Santa Monica History Museum hosts students from local high schools as we honor Dia de los Muertos. Students share 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.
