Santa Maria Valley Historical Society Museum

04/21/2026

TOUR the Ontiveros Adobe, built 1858, remodeled by Hancock's 1955, and by the Miller family for the wine tasting.

04/16/2026

Volunteer Fair at the Mall on Sunday.

04/08/2026

Spread the word. The Santa Maria Valley Historical Society Museum and the Captain Henry Sweetser Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution are sponsoring a "history fair' art contest for elementary, middle school and high school students. Find the details on our website: www.santamariahistory.com (under Events) or come by the museum at 616 S. Broadway. Deadline is May 1st, 4 pm.

01/28/2026

Here is our newest exhibit - Righetti High School. We need more artifacts for a permanent display.

11/11/2025

Come to the Museum, we have Bio's on those who died in Vietnam and a special exhibit.

11/08/2025

Remember the Veterans Memorial Ceremony November 11th at 10 am, Abel Maldonado Youth Center. Come by the SMV Historical Society Museum and see our Vietnam Veterans Exhibit.

11/01/2025

Photograph taken July 4th 1890 of celebration downtown, center of town that is Broadway and Main intersection with the big building on the right being the Hart House/Bradley Hotel- It was suggested to make the photo AI so we did so!!! Love the folks up on the roof of the hotel, probably they had a few pints
while up there?

10/10/2025

The City of Sant Maria is doing videos about the local museums. Please enjoy our video. If you are interested in joining the museum, please check out our website or contact the museum.
www.santamariahistory.com We currently have 160 members and would like to have 200, to keep our museum open and free.
https://youtu.be/s3svJqqpVos?si=OfLSCICta3U4r56o

The City of Santa Maria Communications Division presents Culture in the Valley with a new episode featuring the Santa Maria Valley Historical Society Museum....

10/07/2025

Thank you to our great board members and volunteers! Annual Volunteer Lunch.

09/17/2025

Though this photo is from 1951, we celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the Japanese Language School here at the SMV Historical Society Museum!!!! Wow, 100 years!!!!!