A Look Back to 1917
A lecture with Michael Murphy, Jens Lucking and Stephen Anaya about their book and exhibition “Santa Monica Pleasure Pier: A Look Back to 1917 From Today.”
Events
2019 Gala – To the Moon and Back
Join us in this year’s celebration of two honorees: Professor Hildreth (Hal) Walker, Jr. and The 90th Anniversary of Santa Monica College
2019 Shirley Temple Tea Party
This year’s Shirley Temple Tea Party theme is Storybook based on the story books read by Shirley Temple.
Women’s Service Organizations
Join us on Saturday, March 16th, from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM as we host a free panel discussion focusing on the history of local women’s service organizations, including: The Philomatheans The Santa Monica Bay Woman’s Club Santa Monica Chapter IT of P.E.O. International This discussion is free of charge, and includes free access to our galleries. RSVP is suggested but not required. Please RSVP by emailing rsvp@santamonicahistory.org or calling (310) 395-2290. We look forward to seeing you there! This program is free and open to all ages. Seating is limited and on a first arrival basis. This event will be held at the […]
Discover the History, Santa Monica Aviation, Jan. 10th!
Discover the History: Santa Monica Aviation, January 10th! On Thursday, January 10th at 6:30 PM, join us for a very special panel discussion as we explore Santa Monica Aviation. The panel of experts will speak for 1 hour on the topic and, afterwards, will engage in a 30 minute Q&A with the audience. Panel Speakers: Randy Bresnik – Fixed-wing and rotary-wing pilot, US Army 1st Air Cav, Vietnam Vet (2 tours), 1st Battlefield commission of the Vietnam War, retired Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Chief Pilot. Kim Furst – Award winning Director/Producer/Editor of films including “Flying the Feathered Edge” featuring Harrison Ford […]
2018 Gala – Back and Into the Future
We celebrate and honor the men and women on our past board who spearheaded and ran the Capital Campaign raising the funds needed to open the doors to our Museum’s new home.
A Conversation w Michael Murphy and Jens Lucking
Discover the History: A Conversation with Michael Murphy and Jens Lucking, June 30th! On Saturday, June 30th at 3 PM, join us for a conversation with Michael Murphy and Jens Lucking at the Santa Monica History Museum. Murphy & Lucking’s work is featured in the Museum’s current exhibition “Santa Monica: A Look Back at 1902 from Today” which shares the title of the book the two collaborated on. They will discuss the fascinating story, from inception to publication, of creating the book and translating it into an exhibit. This discussion is free of charge, and includes free access to our galleries. RSVP is […]
Book Signing – Santa Monica: A Look Back to 1902 from Today
Book Signing Santa Monica: A Look Back to 1902 from Today Click image to visit Book websiteDATE: May 24, 2018 TIME: 6pm – 7pm Michael Murphy, the author of “Santa Monica: A Look back to 1902 from Today,” signs his book at the Santa Monica History Museum for a special event in conjunction with the Museum’s new exhibition featuring his work. Murphy’s book is a then-and-now photographic comparison of Santa Monica as it looked in 1902 and how it appears today. Book released on May 14th, by Arcadia Publishing and is available for purchase in the Museum and online gift […]
Shirley Temple’s 90th Birthday Tea Party
Don’t miss this very special event and one-day-only exhibit of these historic cinematic treasures! Join us on Saturday, April 21st, 2018 from 12:00 to 2:30 PM for a tea party celebrating the 90th anniversary of Shirley Temple’s birth, featuring an exclusive one-day-only exhibit of her newly reunited Little Princess costume-ensemble, plus a selection of iconic dresses and never-before-displayed items. A delicious traditional tea service will be served, including tea sandwiches, desserts, and a variety of teas and coffee. Tickets: $35.00 Click here to visit our event page for more info and to purchase tickets! All proceeds from this event and […]
2018 Shirley Temple Birthday Tea
Shirley Temple’s 90th Birthday Tea Party Join us on Saturday, April 21st, 2018 from 12:00 to 2:30 PM for a tea party celebrating the 90th anniversary of Shirley Temple’s birth, featuring an exclusive one-day-only exhibit of her newly reunited Little Princess costume-ensemble, plus a selection of iconic dresses and never-before-displayed items. A delicious traditional tea service will be served. Tickets: $35.00 or by phone at (310) 395-2290 email: RSVP@santamonicahistory.org Santa Monica History Museum 1350 7th Street Santa Monica, CA 90025 All proceeds from this event and exhibit benefit the educational and preservation mission of the Santa Monica History Museum, a […]
