Events

On July 13, 2014, the Santa Monica History Museum will host their monthly Discover the History lecture series. July’s presentation will focus on the rise and fall of Pacific Ocean Park, including photographs and original ride designs and illustrations. Authors Christopher Merritt and Domenic Priore will present a spectacular history on Pacific Ocean Park, from its glamorous rise to spectacular fall from their new book, Pacific Ocean Park: The Rise and Fall of Los Angeles’ Space Age Nautical Pleasure Pier.  Merritt currently designs amusement parks in Asia and also co-wrote Knott’s Preserved. Priore also co-wrote the celebrated volumes Riot on Sunset […]

Author Scott Tracy Griffin will examine the numerous connections between the novelist Burroughs, the character Tarzan, and the City of Santa Monica on the centennial of the first Tarzan book publication.

Book signing after lecture.

Join us on Saturday, March 24th, from 3 PM to 4:30 PM as we host a panel discussing the contributions of indigenous women in our community yesterday and today. Our speakers will include: Julia Bogany (Tongva) Tongva educator and cultural affairs officer for the Gabrielino/Tongva Band of Mission Indians Marissa Aranda (Tongva) Student and next generation learning traditional Tongva culture and language Desiree Martinez (Tongva) Tongva educator and indigenous archaeologist. Theresa Ambo (Tongva) Educator and researcher focusing on Southern California tribes. This discussion is provided free of charge, including free access to our galleries. RSVP is suggested but not required. Please […]