Exhibitions

Past Exhibitions Premier Night! Light & Shadow: Capturing Early Santa Monica 2019 March 9 – June 15 The Santa Monica Public Library and the Santa Monica History Museum have partnered to give viewers a peek into the extensive photographic archives of each institution. Each houses a diverse selection of photographers and subjects that capture the rich history of the Santa Monica Bay area. The joint exhibition will highlight seven local photographers whose imagery documents our city’s past.  The Main Library will present work by Kenneth Strickfaden and Victor Barnaba. Best known as an electrical special-effects pioneer on films like Frankenstein […]

This exhibition presents the early history of the airport and its development over the years. Photographs of the World Cruisers, Amelia Earhart, and Douglas employees and artifacts of Douglas Aircraft plane parts, radios, and flight suits are on display.

What did Santa Monica look like in 1902? As a child, local resident Michael Murphy found the answer in a Santa Monica Fire Department photography book of local buildings.

Explore the history and cultural influence of the Tongva/Gabrielino people, the original residents of the Santa Monica Bay area who have lived in the area for about 7,000 years.

This exhibition details the Health Center’s founding and development and displays unique artifacts and photographs from the Center’s archive.

In KCRW’s first ever retrospective, this exhibition details the history of the station from its days as The College Radio Workshop to NPR affiliate to international presence through online broadcasting.

An exhibition to celebrate the history of the Girl Scouts of the USA. On display are documents, photographs, uniforms (dating back to the 1910s), memorabilia, a replica campsite, and other artifacts that bring their history to life.

This exhibition details the history of the Old Soldiers’ Home, the ways in which it has changed over the years, and the veterans and nearby residents who helped build this community.