The Museum of the San Fernando Valley

The Museum of the San Fernando Valley Learn about history, art and culture of the great San Fernando Valley. Indoor and Outdoor exhibits.

The Museum of the San Fernando Valley, an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit, began in 2005 and is a free Museum located on a cultural property at Nordhoff Street and Wilbur Avenue in Northridge. The Museum subsists on donations, grants and, occasionally, through fund-raising events and gift shop sales. The Museum believes in the concept of shared stories and strives to exhibit and educate visitor

s on the distinctive histories of all cultures, races, religions and ideas that have contributed to the San Fernando Valley’s character and development. Prior to COVID, The Museum was housed in various places across the Valley. It began in a historic bungalow on the Valley College campus in 2005. When the Museum left the college in order to expand its mission, it started a nomadic existence – from Founder’s home to Valley Economic Alliance offices exhibiting in libraries and schools; then Sherman Oaks Fashion Square where thousands visited each month to the two-story business building on the corner of Nordhoff Street and Wilbur Avenue in Northridge where it resided for 6 years. The Museum was awarded “2018 Non-Profit of the Year” for State Senator Bob Hertzberg’s district and was sent to Sacramento to receive our award on the Senate floor. During the COVID-19 pandemic, The Museum’s landlord, the historic Dentzel family, moved it across the street in 2021 to the Rancho Cordillera Del Norte which offered The Museum not only its own 900 sq.ft. stand-alone building but almost an acre of outside property to create large scale and COVID compliant exhibitions and events. The Museum is reopened and is rebuilding and expanding itself through commitments of its volunteers and the public with the goal of making it an even more vibrant and exciting history museum which will be visited time and time.

05/14/2026

This Sunday, May 17th, 2026 11am-4pm at The Museum of the San Fernando Valley, come out to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us!

My Valley Pass The Museum of the San Fernando Valley

04/20/2026
Don’t miss it! ARTIST SPEAKER SERIES EMMY LAMSATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2026 4PM-6PMJoin us for a delightful afternoon as Emmy L...
03/28/2026

Don’t miss it! ARTIST SPEAKER SERIES
EMMY LAM
SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2026 4PM-6PM
Join us for a delightful afternoon as Emmy Lam explores the rich
history of Chinese calligraphy. This event features a live demonstration
and an intimate discussion on the inspirations behind her work.

Founder of the Chinese Calligraphy Academy, Emmy Lam has introduced
thousands of children & families across Southern California to the
artistry, discipline, and cultural heritage of this timeless tradition.

Chinese calligraphy is one of the oldest and most revered art forms
in the world, with origins dating back over 4,000 years to inscriptions
on oracle bones and bronze vessels during the Shang Dynasty.
RSVP 8184814290

The Museum of the San Fernando Valley is excited to share our media partnership with My Valley Pass – they recognized u...
03/12/2026

The Museum of the San Fernando Valley is excited to share our media partnership with My Valley Pass – they recognized us as one of their top fans. Check out our upcoming events in Northridge. Consider a donation so we can continue serving our valley community with history, art and culture. 🎉

PAI ARTIST SPEAKER SERIES Artist: Irina Chelyapova - 3-7-26 4:00 -6:00 pm - please join usPAI ARTIST SPEAKER SERIES Arti...
03/07/2026

PAI ARTIST SPEAKER SERIES Artist: Irina Chelyapova - 3-7-26 4:00 -6:00 pm - please join us

PAI ARTIST SPEAKER SERIES
Artist: IRINA CHELYAPOVA
Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Cost: $10/person

Free parking - inside Museum grounds


Irina Chelyapova, born in Moscow, Russia, showed exceptional artistic talent from an early age and trained at one of Moscow’s oldest art schools under renowned artists Michael Roginsky and Moisey Khazanov.

After immigrating to the United States in 1989, she discovered the existential beauty of Los Angeles while driving across the city on her way to paint murals.

Influenced by Hopper, Warhol, Lichtenstein, and Diebenkorn, her work captures the multicultural poetry and contradictions of urban Los Angeles.

Please join us for this worthwhile event. Cost: $10/person.

You can pay in advance (appreciated) CLICK HERE to PAY - scroll down and Click on Donate Now, add your donation and insert payment info.

Attendees may also pay at the door. If so, please email or call Sandy or Cheri with RSVP and number of people in your party at 818-347-9665 or TheMuseumSFV(at)(gmail.com).

Please bring a family member, colleague or friend or two to this event.

Thank you.

03/07/2026

Don't miss the upcoming Artist Speaker Series with Irina Chelyapova, a Russian-born LA artist, on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at The Museum of the San Fernando Valley. Special thanks to our media partner My Valley Pass RSVP required: 8184814290

Don’t miss it! A Black History Month Celebration! Sat., February, 28th 11am-4pmat the Museum of the San Fernando Valley...
02/24/2026

Don’t miss it! A Black History Month Celebration!

Sat., February, 28th 11am-4pm
at the Museum of the San Fernando Valley
18904 Nordhoff St, Northridge, CA 91324

Live Entertainment, Local Vendors, Food & Family Activities.

Connect with Health Professionals, Resources & Support Services, Inspiring Speakers, Special Guests & Community Recognition
Network, Learn 8 Access Educational Resources


A Black History MonthCELEBRATION!The Black Health Summit:Saturday, February 28th 11am-4pm18904 Nordhoff St. Northridge C...
02/10/2026

A Black History Month
CELEBRATION!

The Black Health Summit:
Saturday, February 28th 11am-4pm
18904 Nordhoff St. Northridge CA

02/02/2026

Saturday, March 7, 2026 | 4–6 PM — Artist Speaker Series at the Museum of the San Fernando Valley.
🔥 Don’t miss this must-see event! Join renowned artist Irina Chelyapova for an electrifying talk on how creating beauty transcends everything.
✨ Light snacks & beverages provided.
🎟️ $10 admission — all proceeds benefit future Artist Speaker Series programs.




Experience the captivating history of the San Fernando Valley from anywhere! Dive into the stories and culture that shap...
01/08/2026

Experience the captivating history of the San Fernando Valley from anywhere! Dive into the stories and culture that shaped this remarkable region by visiting us at themuseumsfvnow.org.

http://themuseumsfvnow.org

Address

18904 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA
91324

Opening Hours

Tuesday 1pm - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+18183479665

Website

https://linktr.ee/themuseumsfv

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