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Santa Monica History Museum
1350 7th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310.395.2290
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Santa Monica, California, 90408

HOURS & ADMISSIONS

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Thursday 2pm-5pm
Friday Saturday Sunday 11am-5pm

First Sunday Free Admission
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Free for museum members, children under 17, students, seniors (65+), active duty military, veterans & SNAP/EBT cardholders

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