Plan Your Visit
Discover, Explore, Experience the Santa Monica History Museum through our permanent and interactive exhibits as well as dynamic, special exhibitions.
Tours are available for school or small groups. Learn more about accessing our research facilities here: Research Library.
We look forward to your visit.
Hours & Admissions
The Museum Is CLOSED for the installation of a new exhibition and will re-open on January 31, 2025. Hours will be: Thursday 2pm-5pm
Friday Saturday Sunday 11am-5pm.
First Sunday Free Admission
SMHM is a Museums For All partner museum.
General admission is $5.00.
Museum admission is always FREE for SMHM Members, Children, Seniors (65+), Students, Active Duty Military/Veterans & SNAP/EBT cardholders.
First Sunday
Museum admission is free on the First Sunday of each month.
Map & Directions
Our address is 1350 7th Street on the campus of the Santa Monica main library.
From the 10 Santa Monica Freeway exit Lincoln Boulevard. Turn right on Lincoln blvd. Continue to Santa Monica Boulevard and turn left. At 7th Street, turn right. The museum will be on your left, across from the Fire Station.
We are metro expo Downtown Santa Monica station close.
Parking
A public parking garage is available on 7th Street next to the museum as well as metered street parking. Bike racks are available immediately adjacent to the museum.
Info
Address
1350 7th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Accessibility
Drop-off
The most convenient location to drop off a guest who may have limited mobility is on 7th Street, directly in front of our museum. There is ramp access leading directly to our front door.
Parking
Accessible parking is available in the underground parking. Entrance is on the West side of 7th Street. There are several spots available on each level. Take the elevator to ground level and head East to 7th street, where the ramp is available to our front door.
Public Transportation
Please visit Big Blue Bus or Santa Monica Expo Line for more information.
Restrooms
Our restrooms are wheelchair accessible.
Service Animals
Service animals are always welcome.
Health & Safety
To contribute to the health and safety of SMHM visitors, volunteers, and staff, enhanced protocols are implemented throughout the museum.
Per the city of Santa Monica guidelines and L.A. County Department of Public Health, as of March 31, 2023, local, regional, state and federal COVID-19 emergency declarations have concluded.
- Hand sanitizer stations are accessible inside the museum.
- Interactive surfaces are wiped frequently
- The use of masks encouraged.
An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public space where people are present. We cannot guarantee you will not be exposed to COVID-19 during your visit. Those visiting the SMHM do so at their own risk of such exposure.
