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Santa Monica History Museum

Santa Monica History Museum

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1350 7th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401 / 310.395.2290

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Exhibitions

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Santa Monica History Museum is comprised of a main hall featuring curated exhibitions and six galleries exploring facets of regional history and culture with objects from our permanent collection. 

Dia de los Muertos

Telling Stories of Mexican California: Real Life and Myth Making

CLOSING SOON Pop-Up Exhibition
Telling Stories of Mexican California: Real LIfe and Myth Making     

 

June 23 Through August 18, 2024

In the second half of the nineteenth century, after the United States had wrested control of California from Mexico, there was a desire to tell the state’s story.

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sepia toned photograph of a family outdoors in fancy dress in May 18, 1887

Dia de los Muertos

Telling Stories of Mexican California: Real Life and Myth Making

UnHoused: A History of Housing in Santa Monica     

February 2 – December 15, 2024 at the Santa Monica History Museum.

From the Tongva people to its contemporary beach town metropolis, the exhibition delves into the heart of Santa Monica’s housing legacy

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Exhibition Graphic featuring image of Vernon Brunson
Exhibitions

Permanent Exhibitions

The permanent exhibitions provide specific and relevant stories of Santa Monica over time, enhanced with authentic artifacts, fabricated environments, interactive exhibits, audio/video programs and graphic & photographic panels.

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Past Exhibitions

Explore our past exhibitions.

Exhibitions

Online Exhibitions

Our online exhibitions employ historical images from our permanent collection, celebrating beach culture, pleasure piers, and the evolution of our city.

Photo: John P. Jones Collection (1.2.652)