Museum of Ventura County

Museum of Ventura County The Museum of Ventura County first opened in 1913 in the newly built Ventura County Courthouse (now Ventura City Hall).
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The Museum of Ventura County engages participants in meaningful experiences with history, art, culture, and each other by aspiring to spark curiosity and encourage compassion to build community and connection. At that time, it was known as the Pioneer Museum, its collections of artifacts and curios were the legacy of Dr. Cephas Bard, a Pennsylvania doctor who came to Ventura after the Civil War. A

compassionate man with wide-ranging interests, Dr. Bard accepted historical objects in lieu of cash payment for his services. Priceless Chumash, Spanish and Mexican-American objects from his collection are on display in the galleries today. In 1977, the Museum moved to its 15,000 square foot building on Ventura’s Main Street, near historic Mission San Buenaventura.

09/04/2026

🚜 Start your engines… Tractor Fair is back! 🎉

Join us for the 11th Annual Labor Day Tractor Fair at the Agriculture Museum! Explore vintage tractors, grab a bite from local food trucks, enjoy live jazz, crafts, kids’ activities, photo ops, community resources & more!

📅 Monday, September 7
⏰ 11 AM–2 PM
📍 Agriculture Museum | 926 Railroad Ave., Santa Paula
🎟️ FREE!

🚜 ¡Enciende los motores… la Feria de Tractores está de regreso! 🎉

¡Acompáñanos en la 11.ª Feria Anual de Tractores del Día del Trabajo! Disfruta de tractores antiguos, camiones de comida, jazz en vivo, artesanías, actividades para niños, oportunidades para fotos, recursos comunitarios ¡y mucho más!

📅 Lunes, 7 de septiembre
⏰ 11 AM–2 PM
📍 Museo de Agricultura | 926 Railroad Ave., Santa Paula
🎟️ ¡GRATIS!

See you there! | ¡Nos vemos ahí! 🚜❤️

09/03/2026

✨ Boutique Spotlight: Powder ✨

One of our most-loved lines in the Museum Boutique — and it’s easy to see why. 💕

From colorful zipper pouches and statement hair clips to beautiful kimonos and more.

Stop by the Museum of Ventura County Boutique and find your new favorite. 🛍️

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Una de las líneas más queridas de nuestra Boutique del Museo — y es fácil ver por qué. 💕

Desde coloridos estuches con cierre y llamativos broches para el cabello hasta hermosos kimonos y mucho más.

Visita la Boutique del Museum of Ventura County y encuentra tu nuevo favorito. 🛍️

Free Admission Continues!Thanks to the generous support of Amgen Foundation, admission is free throughout September at t...
09/02/2026

Free Admission Continues!

Thanks to the generous support of Amgen Foundation, admission is free throughout September at the Museum of Ventura County.

Plan your visit and experience the history, art, and stories that bring Ventura County's past and present together.

Museum Hours
Wednesday–Sunday
11 a.m.–5 p.m.

Visit Us
100 E. Main Street
Downtown Ventura

¡La entrada gratuita continúa! 🎉

Gracias al generoso apoyo de Amgen Foundation, la entrada al Museo del Condado de Ventura será gratuita durante todo el mes de septiembre.

Planea tu visita y descubre la historia, el arte y las historias que conectan el pasado y el presente del Condado de Ventura.

Horario del Museo
Miércoles a domingo
11 a.m.–5 p.m.

Visítanos
100 E. Main Street
Centro de Ventura

09/01/2026

day of remembrance, resistance, culture, and community. ✊🏽❤️

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Chicana/o Moratorium at the Agriculture Museum.

Through music, danza mexica, poetry, food, and community, we came together to honor the legacy of the 1970 Chicana/o Moratorium and the generations whose voices continue to inspire change.

Thank you for being part of this powerful day.

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Un día de conmemoración, resistencia, cultura y comunidad. ✊🏽❤️

Gracias a todos los que nos acompañaron en la Conmemoración de la Moratoria Chicana/o en el Museo de Agricultura.

A través de la música, danza mexica, poesía, comida y comunidad, nos reunimos para honrar el legado de la Moratoria Chicana/o de 1970 y a las generaciones cuyas voces continúan inspirando el cambio.

Gracias por ser parte de este día tan significativo.

🚜 Tractor Fair at the Agriculture Museum!Celebrate with us after the Santa Paula Labor Day Parade at the Ag Museum’s 11t...
09/01/2026

🚜 Tractor Fair at the Agriculture Museum!

Celebrate with us after the Santa Paula Labor Day Parade at the Ag Museum’s 11th Annual Labor Day Tractor Fair! Explore 14+ vintage tractors from the T**a T**a Flywheelers, enjoy live jazz, family activities, local food vendors, community resources, and more.

🌱 Garden tours with UC Master Gardeners
🚜 Vintage tractors + photo ops
🐝 Beeswax candle making
🎨 Rock painting & kids’ activities
🌻 Kids play market
🎶 Live jazz trio
🌾 Santa Paula High School FFA activities
🍴 Food trucks & sweet treats
🤝 13 community partners

Monday, September 7, 2026
11:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 Agriculture Museum
926 Railroad Ave., Santa Paula

Join us for an afternoon of tractors, food, music, and family fun!

🚜 ¡Feria de Tractores en el Museo de Agricultura!

¡Celebra con nosotros después del Desfile del Día del Trabajo de Santa Paula en la 11.ª Feria Anual de Tractores del Día del Trabajo del Museo de Agricultura! Explora más de 14 tractores antiguos de los T**a T**a Flywheelers y disfruta de jazz en vivo, actividades para toda la familia, vendedores de comida local, recursos comunitarios y mucho más.

🌱 Recorridos por el jardín con UC Master Gardeners
🚜 Tractores antiguos + oportunidades para fotos
🐝 Elaboración de velas de cera de abeja
🎨 Pintura de piedras + actividades para niños
🌻 Mercado de agricultores de juego para niños
🎶 Trío de jazz en vivo
🌾 Actividades con FFA de Santa Paula High School
🍴 Camiones de comida + postres
🤝 13 organizaciones comunitarias

Lunes, 7 de septiembre de 2026
11:00 a. m. – 2:00 p. m.
📍 Museo de Agricultura
926 Railroad Ave., Santa Paula

¡Acompáñanos para disfrutar de una tarde de tractores, comida, música y diversión para toda la familia!

08/28/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for An Introduction to Obon: A Japanese Summer Festival!
We were honored to celebrate this meaningful Japanese tradition in partnership with the Oxnard Buddhist Temple and to welcome our community for an afternoon of culture, connection, and remembrance.
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¡Gracias a todos los que nos acompañaron en Una Introducción al Obon: Un Festival Japonés de Verano!
Fue un honor celebrar esta significativa tradición japonesa en colaboración con el Templo Budista de Oxnard y recibir a nuestra comunidad para disfrutar de una tarde de cultura, conexión y conmemoración.

It’s that time again… back to school! 🎒📚This 1930s snapshot of children outside of Palm Street Kindergarten reminds us t...
08/27/2026

It’s that time again… back to school! 🎒📚

This 1930s snapshot of children outside of Palm Street Kindergarten reminds us that while classrooms, clothes, and school supplies may have changed, some things never do — like making new friends along the way.

As students across Ventura County head back to the classroom, we’re wishing everyone a wonderful school year filled with discovery and plenty of memories!

📸 Five Children Outside of Palm Street Kindergarten c. 1930s. Identifier: 12413 from the MVC Research Library Digitized Photographs.

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¡Llegó ese momento otra vez… el regreso a clases! 🎒📚

Esta fotografía de la década de 1930, que muestra a niños afuera del kínder en Palm Street, nos recuerda que, aunque los salones de clase, la ropa y los útiles escolares hayan cambiado, hay cosas que nunca cambian, como hacer nuevos amigos en el camino.

Mientras los estudiantes de todo el Condado de Ventura regresan a las aulas, ¡les deseamos a todos un maravilloso año escolar lleno de descubrimientos y muchos recuerdos!

📸 Cinco niños afuera del kínder de Palm Street, c. década de 1930. Identificador: 12413 de las Fotografías Digitalizadas de la Biblioteca de Investigación del Museo del Condado de Ventura.

Ticket sales close September 1!Celebrate Ventura County’s remarkable role in the early days of filmmaking.Join the Museu...
08/26/2026

Ticket sales close September 1!

Celebrate Ventura County’s remarkable role in the early days of filmmaking.

Join the Museum of Ventura County for Taste of History: The Silent Movie Era, featuring fine dining, vintage-inspired cocktails, live entertainment, dancing, and an exciting live auction.

The evening will also feature the presentation of the Museum’s Lifetime Achievement Awards honoring Chuck Cohen and Joanie Young, celebrating their extraordinary contributions to Ventura County and their lasting impact on our community.

Taste of History: The Silent Movie Era
Thursday, September 10 | 5:30–9:30 p.m.
Sherwood Country Club, Thousand Oaks

Reserve your seats by September 1. https://bit.ly/4xt4vXA

Join us at the Agriculture Museum on Saturday, August 29 for the Chicana/o Moratorium, presented in partnership with the...
08/20/2026

Join us at the Agriculture Museum on Saturday, August 29 for the Chicana/o Moratorium, presented in partnership with the August 29th Organizing Committee.

This day of action and community honors the first Chicana/o Moratorium, held on August 29, 1970, in East Los Angeles, which protested the Vietnam War and called attention to the racism and discrimination experienced by communities of color in the United States.

This free event will feature live music, danza mexica, poetry, food trucks, local vendors, and community information booths. All are welcome to come together in reflection, remembrance, and community. No registration is required.

Saturday, August 29
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Agriculture Museum
926 Railroad Ave
Santa Paula, 93060

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Acompáñanos en el Museo de Agricultura el sábado 29 de agosto para la Conmemoración del Moratorio Chicana/o, presentada en colaboración con el Comité Organizador del 29 de Agosto.

Esta jornada de acción y comunidad honra el primer Moratorio Chicana/o, celebrado el 29 de agosto de 1970 en el Este de Los Ángeles, el cual protestó contra la Guerra de Vietnam y llamó la atención sobre el racismo y la discriminación que enfrentaban las comunidades de color en Estados Unidos.

Este evento gratuito contará con música en vivo, danza mexica, poesía, food trucks, vendedores locales y puestos de información comunitaria. Todas y todos son bienvenidos a reunirse en un espacio de reflexión, memoria y comunidad.

Sábado 29 de agosto
11:00 a. m. – 5:00 p. m.

Museo de Agricultura
926 Railroad Ave.
Santa Paula, CA 93060

Celebrate Obon at MVC!Join us for "An Introduction to Obon: A Japanese Summer Festival" at the Museum of Ventura County....
08/14/2026

Celebrate Obon at MVC!

Join us for "An Introduction to Obon: A Japanese Summer Festival" at the Museum of Ventura County. This free, family-friendly event is presented in partnership with the Oxnard Buddhist Temple.

Discover how Obon honors ancestors through music, dance, and community gatherings. Enjoy paper lantern decorating, traditional Japanese drumming by Togen Daiko, and Bon Odori, a traditional Japanese festival dance.

Saturday, August 22
12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Museum of Ventura County
100 E. Main Street
Downtown Ventura

https://venturamuseum.org/event/an-introduction-to-obon-a-japanese-summer-festival-2/

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100 E Main Street
Ventura, CA
93001

Opening Hours

Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

Telephone

+18056530323

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