Programs & Events
We host a diversity of programmatic opportunities, open to the entire community.
Events:
Speaker Series | Special Events | Lecture Series
Upcoming Events & Programs
At the Table: Exploring Food, Family, and Our Shared Histories
Joanne Manzella Events, Special Events
Presented by two longtime friends, through storytelling, images, and guided reflection, we explore how traditions are passed down, evolve over time, and serve as a powerful bridge between generations and communities.
July 18, 2026 11am-1pm
Nina Fresco – First Around the World
Joanne Manzella Book Signing, Events
Historian Nina Fresco, draws on more than a decade of research into Santa Monica’s past and explores the airport’s remarkable history and its lasting influence on the city.
August 15, 2026 2pm-3:30pm
Past Special Events
Girl Scout Birthday
Girl Scouts 105th Birthday Celebration! You’re invited to join us to celebrate the 105th birthday of the Girl Scouts of the USA! On Saturday, March…
City of Santa Monica Anniversary
Santa Monica Celebrates 141st Anniversary in 2016! The Santa Monica History Museum is excited to announce it will hold a special celebration to honor the…
Women In History Program, March 2012
“A Tribute to Dynamic Women of the Past”. among them Arcadia Bandini de Baker,wife of the co-founder of Santa Monica, will be co-sponsored by the…