Events

Join us from 3 PM to 4:30 PM on Saturday, July 20 as we invite a panel of experts from the California Historic Route 66 Association to explore the intricate history of California’s Route 66 and some of the most memorable stops along the way. ​ Panel Speakers: Scott Piotrowski – Born outside of Cleveland, Scott Piotrowski moved to Los Angeles in 1996, roughly following Route 66 on his journey and falling in love with the people and places that make up the highway. Ever since he has focused his Route 66 preservation and promotion efforts along the Route 66 corridor in Los […]

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,  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 […]

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 […]