Mission
The Santa Monica History Museum collects and preserves the history, art, and culture of Santa Monica Bay Area and is the guardian/caretaker of its history. The Museum aims to provide public access to its historical collections through interpretive exhibitions, on and off-site programs and archival and research services for youth and adults
Promise
To strive to tell the stories of everyone in our community
Strategic Pillars
- Community Engagement
- Inclusivity
- Education
Inclusivity
Become a place where ALL Santa Monicans Feel seen and can see themselves
Vision
This Quinn Gallery exhibition celebrates the lisfe of building designer vernon Brunson, who created most of the local Black churches as well as numerous homes and businesses in and around Santa Monica
The exhibit will feature his architectural drawings as well as historic artifacts and photographs, situating Vernon in the context of contemporary Black architects, such as Paul Revere Williams and others in his circle.
Vernon Brunson: From the Ground Up will focus on the important historical role of Vernon Brunson, a Black engineer who designed many of downtown Santa Monica’s buildings, but who was denied the title of architect due to institutional racism.
Sponsorship of this exhibit enables your company to connect with over 5,000 visitors during its exhibition, including local residents and tourists. In addition, the Santa Monica History Museum boasts a mailing list of over 3,000 subscribers and a social media reach of over 1.7 million.
Opportunities
Join us in keeping history alive by supporting this important exhibit
