Special Events
We host a diversity of programmatic opportunities, open to the entire community.
Special events are hosted events in our museum. They include exhibition premiers, discussion panels and other community gatherings.
What’s Coming Next
At the Table: Exploring Food, Family, and Our Shared Histories
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
Previous Events
Breaking Bread: Stories of Food and Family
Chefs, educators, and community voices explore how breads across cultures carry stories of ancestry, memory, hospitality, resilience, and belonging, from cornbread to croissants and baguettes; Mexican breads to flatbreads.
Dia de los Muertos 2025
The Santa Monica History Museum hosts students from local high schools as we honor Dia de los Muertos. Students share altars honoring family and friends. The rich tradition of Dia de los Muertos is a rare opportunity to spend time with loved ones who have passed away as well as being a time to process their loss and remember. Dia de los Muertos is not a mournful commemoration but a joyous, colorful celebration of life and memory.
When the City Speaks
Book signing and Photo exhibit for “When the City Speaks”
Kuruvunga Village Springs Tour
Kuruvunga Village Springs Tour + Free Museum Admission Friday, June 6, 2025, Starting at 10AM rsvp@santamonicahistory.org The Santa Monica History Museum, in partnership with the…
Dia de los Muertos 2024
The Santa Monica History Museum hosts students from local high schools as we honor Dia de los Muertos. Students share altars honoring family and friends. The rich tradition of Dia de los Muertos is a rare opportunity to spend time with loved ones who have passed away as well as being a time to process their loss and remember. Dia de los Muertos is not a mournful commemoration but a joyous, colorful celebration of life and memory.
Unidad Screening
Screening of the film “UNIDAD”. A documentary that tells the story of the Los Angeles organization Gay & Lesbian Latinos Unidos (GLLU)
More Past Special Events
Dia de los Muertos 2023
The Santa Monica History Museum hosts students from local high schools as we honor Dia de los Muertos. Students share altars honoring family and friends. The rich tradition of Dia de los Muertos is a rare opportunity to spend time with loved ones who have passed away as well as being a time to process their loss and remember. Dia de los Muertos is not a mournful commemoration but a joyous, colorful celebration of life and memory.
Dia de los Muertos 2022
The Santa Monica History Museum hosts students from local high schools as we honor Dia de los Muertos. Students share altars honoring family and friends. The rich tradition of Dia de los Muertos is a rare opportunity to spend time with loved ones who have passed away as well as being a time to process their loss and remember. Dia de los Muertos is not a mournful commemoration but a joyous, colorful celebration of life and memory.
Mac & Cheese Fundraiser
Mac & Cheese Fundraiser A Comfort Food Cook-Along Join us and Santa Monica native, Chef Casey Corn, for a comfort food cook-along and demo of…
Virtual Wine Tasting – 2020
Virtual Wine Tasting hosted by Enjoy a tasting of three Margerum wines delivered directly to your home! Join us November 12th at 6 PM We…
2019 Shirley Temple Tea Party
This year’s Shirley Temple Tea Party theme is Storybook based on the story books read by Shirley Temple.
Book Signing – Santa Monica: A Look Back to 1902 from Today
Book Signing Santa Monica: A Look Back to 1902 from Today Click image to visit Book websiteDATE: May 24, 2018 TIME: 6pm – 7pm Michael…
Shirley Temple’s 90th Birthday Tea Party
Don’t miss this very special event and one-day-only exhibit of these historic cinematic treasures! Join us on Saturday, April 21st, 2018 from 12:00 to 2:30…
2018 Shirley Temple Birthday Tea
Shirley Temple’s 90th Birthday Tea Party Join us on Saturday, April 21st, 2018 from 12:00 to 2:30 PM for a tea party celebrating the 90th…
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…
FolkWorks Concert – 02/02/2013
A night of celebrating wedding music from many cultures. Come celebrate Candlemas, Imbolc, Lughnasadh & the Sainted Groundhog Day!
