Monrovia Historical Museum

04/23/2026

News flash! Next Thursday, April 30th, an event of historic proportions will happen at the Monrovia Historical Museum at Recreation Park. Come in and see the Grand Opening of the Engines of Change exhibit! It’s all about the trains, planes, and automobiles in Monrovia’s history. Included is a unique display on Route 66. Hours for the opening are 4pm to 6pm. Donuts, ice cream, and music will be there. We’re at 742 East Lemon Avenue. See you there!

04/10/2026

Hey Friends! We have exciting events on the horizon at the Monrovia Historical Museum and around town for our centennial celebration of Route 66! 🚘 🛣

04/09/2026

Amazing things are happening in Monrovia at Recreation Park! April 30th: See the grand opening celebration of our new exhibit “Engines of Change,” including a special Route 66 exhibit. 4pm to 6pm. Ice cream, donuts, and a live band!
May 3rd: Join the Community Celebration at Recreation Park. 9am to 3pm. See the vintage car show, enjoy live music, entertainment, and more! We are celebrating the 100th anniversary of Route 66. Join us!

04/04/2026

It’s Saturday morning at the museum! We are open for the Monrovia Spring Egg Hunt in Recreation Park. Bring the family, plenty of nice things to do, including the egg hunt contests. We’re here too, so feel free to come in for a visit.

04/02/2026

The museum will be open during this event. Drop in and take a peek at our city’s history.

Grab your baskets and join us for our annual Spring Egg Hunt! 🐰 It’s going to be an egg-straordinary day of hunting, hopping, and high-energy fun for the whole family.

📅 April 4 | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
📍 Recreation Park, 620 S. Shamrock Ave.
🔗 Learn more at https://www.monroviaca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/9824/611?backlist=%2f

04/01/2026

SAVE THE DATE! May 3rd will be a big day on Monrovia! MOHPG will be hosting its annual historic home tour. The museum will be open from 9AM to 3PM, and we invite you to celebrate 100 YEARS OF ROUTE 66 at RECREATION PARK! Classic cars, entertainment, art, food, and Photo opportunities. Never been anything like it at Recreation Park. See you there!

03/19/2026

CELEBRATE HISTORY...SAVE THE DATE— DON'T MISS IT!
CLASSIC CAR REGISTRATION NOW OPEN - SUNDAY MAY 3rd

Experience the spirit of Route 66 with a fun-filled day of classic cars coordinated by Street Rods Forever, vintage trailers, a special performance of “Greatest Hits on 66” by Center Stage Inc., live music by Groovy Tunes, Fred’s Museum, Route 66 merchandise, food vendors, and more—perfect for the whole family!

The Monrovia Historical Museum, host of the festivities, will also celebrate the grand opening of its newest exhibit, “Engines of Change: How Transportation Moved Monrovia,” which features an exciting Route 66 exhibit highlighting the road’s impact on the city and beyond.

👉 Vehicle Registration Form: HEREhttps://www.monroviahistoricalmuseum.org/uploads/4/5/6/9/45692015/final_route_66_registration_form_may_03_2026.pdf

📧 Questions? Contact: [email protected]

03/15/2026

https://lamag.com/architecture/exploring-the-mysteries-of-l-a-s-mayan-revival-architecture/

There’s a talk about Robert Stacy-Judd, architect of the Aztec Hotel by urban archaeologist Sven Kirsten on Saturday, March 21 at 11am. The location is at the North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library, 5211 Tujunga Avenue, North Hollywood, 91601. The Aztec Hotel is a Route 66 landmark located in Monrovia, and the talk will provide some insight into this iconic landmark.

Urban archeologist Sven Kirsten explores the life and work of Robert Stacy-Judd and L.A.’s striking Mayan Revival architecture.

02/25/2026

As part of Monrovia’s One City One Story initiative featuring Andrew Krivak’s The Bear, the Monrovia Historical Museum invites you to a special presentation exploring the powerful historical connections between the novel and our own beloved Canyon Park.

Local historian Oliver Beckwith, pictured here at the park, will share fascinating stories that deepen our understanding of both the book and the rich history of our city — bringing literature and local heritage together in a meaningful way. We look forward to seeing you!

The Monrovia Historical Museum is located at 742 Lemon Avenue in Recreation Park. Presentation will be on Sunday, March 1st, at 1:00pm.

02/22/2026

Save the Date! 🐻