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
EXHIBITION OPENING
November 12 | 5pm – 7pm
Join us at the exhibition opening where the evening provides a first look at the exhibition and the opportunity to mingle with our Board Members, staff, museum and community members.
Enjoy food and drink from local Santa Monica restaurants!
Previous Events
Unidad Screening
Screening of the film “UNIDAD”. A documentary that tells the story of the Los Angeles organization Gay & Lesbian Latinos Unidos (GLLU)
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 her famous MAC & CHEESE! Wednesday, January 27 at 5 pm PST 1 hour on zoom! Cook-along with Casey – you’ll get a list of ingredients to purchase before the event or simply watch the demo and ask questions! Invite your friends and family to join! Included in the price of your ticket, you will receive a digital download of Casey’s new cookbook: MARCH MACNESS Tickets only $59! all proceeds go to support the Santa […]
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 are excited to co-host this event with Margerum Wine Company as a unique and fun way to gather with family and friends, taste and learn about their fabulous wines and help support us in Keeping History Alive! BUY TICKETS to guarantee your wine arrives in time for the tasting, order by November 5th Full details and ordering information can be found on Margerum Wine Company‘s website. The wine tasting event will be held on Zoom! […]
2019 Shirley Temple Tea Party
This year’s Shirley Temple Tea Party theme is Storybook based on the story books read by Shirley Temple.
More Past Special Events
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 Santa Monica History Museum and the Santa Monica Bay Woman’s Club, Sunday, March 18, 2012 from 2pm to 4pm at 1350 7th Street. The Status of Women Commission photo posters of the women being featured will be on display at the museum in celebration of women’s national history month during the month of March.Arcadia Bandini was the daughter of Juan Bandini, a wealthy and prominent Rancho owner in San Diego in the early 1800s. In […]
FolkWorks Concert – 02/02/2013
A night of celebrating wedding music from many cultures. Come celebrate Candlemas, Imbolc, Lughnasadh & the Sainted Groundhog Day!
