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The Santa Monica History Museum is dedicated to preserving, protecting, and promoting the history for the Santa Monica Bay area.
Located in the heart of Santa Monica, the museum serves as a dynamic space to connect with the city’s unique cultural heritage. With a commitment to community engagement, the museum offers access to compelling exhibitions, innovative programming, events, hands-on workshops, research services, and an expansive image archive.
Donations of all types are welcome
one-time or recurring
Gifts of any amount are greatly appreciated and go directly to support the programs and collections of the Santa Monica History Museum.
planned giving
A special, planned gift affords the opportunity of supporting the Museum in many ways, including a perpetual fund in the donor’s name.
legacy tree
Be a part of Santa Monica’s history forever by having your name engraved on a leaf permanently displayed in the museum’s foyer. This is a wonderful way to honor a family or loved one.
membership
Enjoy exclusive member benefits with unlimited free admission. Be the first to experience select exhibitions before they open to the public.
volunteer
Staff the admissions desk, answer visitor questions, assist in our museum shop, help at events, reply to research requests, scan and catalog images.
share your history
Images and artifacts from your family history in the Santa Monica Bay area. To inquire about making a donation or loan to the museum please contact us or share your history.
The Santa Monica History Museum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowable by law. Tax ID: 95-3019295
