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Title: Oxnard Bicyclists, circa 1900
Identifier: 5354 from the MVC Research Library Digitized Photographs
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YOUR SUPPORT MAKES IT POSSIBLE
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| The Museum of Ventura County extends beyond its galleries. Through community events, school tours, and outreach programs, we connect with people across Ventura County in ways that spark curiosity.
Over the past 12 months, we have reached more than 10,000 people through these experiences. Communities come together to share and reflect. Students see their local history in a new way. Families engage with one another through hands-on activities.
This is what the Museum does. We connect people through the shared stories of Ventura County.
Your support makes this possible. Please consider making a donation today:
- $50 helps provide materials for activities in community programs and school tours
- $150 helps support the people and resources behind school tours, programs, and outreach
- $450 helps bring a classroom to the Museum by covering transportation and admission costs
Every gift supports the Museum’s programs and greatest needs. |
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VISIT US IN APRIL
FREE ADMISSION FOR ALL
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Two exhibitions, Pages to Posters and Picturing the Past, end April 26. The Museum of Ventura County in downtown Ventura will then be closed in May as we transition to new exhibitions. Stay tuned for updates on our website, social media, and newsletter.
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Thanks to the generous support of Ventura County Credit Union, admission to the Museum of Ventura County is FREE in April. This support allows more visitors to explore Ventura County’s history, art, and cultural heritage.
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You’re Invited
FREE WEEKEND EVENTS
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Play Date in the Garden
@Agriculture Museum
926 Railroad Ave, Santa Paula
Friday, April 17
2:00 – 4:00 PM
Play Date in the Garden is designed especially for Pre-K through 3rd grade students to explore the Agriculture Museum through hands-on activities that spark curiosity and creativity. The event blends cultural connection, nature, and fun in a beautiful garden setting. Our community partners will each host an interactive project that supports early learning and inspires young minds:
- First 5 Ventura County
- Ventura County Office of Education (VCOE) / Universal PreKindergarten
- Ventura County Mobile Library
This free event offers an afternoon of discovery and exploration for young learners and their families. Get event details HERE. |
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Album Release Party
Channel Islands Chamber Orchestra
@Museum of Ventura County
100 E Main Street, Ventura
Saturday, April 18
5:00 – 7:00 PM
The Channel Islands Chamber Orchestra will mark the release of its debut album, Echoes of the Land, with a celebratory event at the Museum of Ventura County. This long-anticipated recording, developed over several years and released through Navona Records, showcases the Orchestra’s artistry. Each piece is deeply rooted in a sense of place, celebrating the connections between land, culture, and people.
This is a free event. Enjoy live music, a cash bar, and light refreshments. Get event details HERE. |
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Online Event
Saturday, May 2
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Explore Ventura County’s rich past in this workshop designed for high school and college students.
Join us via Zoom for an introduction to the tools and treasures that can power your academic work. Through this workshop, you will learn how to:
- Access primary sources and documents
- Explore the Research Library’s Reading Room
- Understand and use aids to locate primary sources
- Advance your research skills
This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Get event details HERE. |
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History of Danza Mexica
@Agriculture Museum
926 Railroad Ave, Santa Paula
Sunday, May 3
2:00 – 4:00 PM
Join us for an afternoon exploring the history and meaning of Danza Mexica with Dr. Jennie Luna, Professor of Chicano/a/x Studies at CSU Channel Islands. Learn how this traditional dance and ceremony connects to prayer and gratitude.
Danza Tonantzin will perform at 2:15 PM, followed by Dr. Luna’s presentation.
This free event is presented in partnership with the Port of Hueneme. We recommend registering in advance. Get event details HERE. |
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Spring Shopping
The Boutique @ MVC
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Celebrate the season at The Boutique @ MVC with a curated selection of unique gifts and artisan jewelry. From spring-inspired pieces to thoughtful finds for Mother’s Day, discover something special for someone you love, or for yourself!
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Two Exhibitions Ending Soon
MUSEUM OF VENTURA COUNTY
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ENDING APRIL 26
Pages to Posters: The Visual Worlds of Simms Taback
@Museum of Ventura County
100 E Main Street, Ventura
Best known for his Caldecott Medal-winning book Joseph Had a Little Overcoat and the Caldecott honoree There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly, Simms Taback’s creative legacy extends far beyond the pages of children’s literature. He was an artist, graphic designer, and teacher who helped shape American visual culture.
Pages to Posters invites visitors to step inside the visual worlds of Simms Taback, exploring original posters, illustrations, and designs. Get more information HERE.
This exhibition is made possible by the Thomas and Esther Wachtell Family Endowment Fund, Bill and Elise Kearney, Amgen Foundation, and Reel Guppy Outdoors.
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ENDING APRIL 26
Picturing the Past: How Photography Tells Our Stories
@Museum of Ventura County
100 E Main Street, Ventura
This engaging exhibition explores the power of photography to record our history. Through images, artifacts, and interactive displays, visitors will discover how historians use photographs to uncover hidden narratives, challenge assumptions, and bring history to life. Join us in exploring the early history of photography in Ventura County, how photos shape our understanding of the past, and how the photos we take today tell tomorrow’s story. Get more information HERE.
This exhibition is made possible by the John and Glenda Hammer Family, the Heritage Fund at VCCF, Hofer Properties, HP Media, Ventura Auto Center, FTI Services, and California Resources Corporation.
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Ongoing Exhibition
MUSEUM OF VENTURA COUNTY
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The Changing Faces of Abraham Lincoln, A George Stuart Historical Figures® Exhibition
@Museum of Ventura County
100 E Main Street, Ventura
The Changing Faces of Abraham Lincoln follows Lincoln’s story of triumph and tragedy, from his simple beginnings in Illinois to his time as President and his significant role in American history. This exhibition displays the iterations of Lincoln while looking at his life, career, and change in physical appearance through the highly detailed, sculpted lens of the George Stuart Historical Figures®. Get more information HERE.
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Ongoing Exhibition
AGRICULTURE MUSEUM
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Enfoque: Voces Indígenas Mexicanas del Condado de Ventura
In Focus: Mexican Indigenous Voices of Ventura County
@Agriculture Museum
926 Railroad Ave, Santa Paula
Join us at the Agriculture Museum for this exhibition showcasing over 40 photographic portraits by internationally acclaimed photographer Diego Huerta. These portraits highlight the vibrant and resilient Mexican Indigenous communities of Ventura County. Get more informationHERE.
Únase a nosotros en el Museo de la Agricultura para esta esperada exposición que muestra más de 40 retratos fotográficos del fotógrafo de fama internacional Diego Huerta. Estos retratos destacan las vibrantes y resistentes comunidades indígenas mexicanas del condado de Ventura. Más información AQUÍ.
This exhibition is made possible with the support of/Esta exposición es posible gracias al apoyo de: Hofer Properties, Ventura Auto Center, the Busch Family Foundation, Oxnard Performing Arts Center, Gabriella Navarro-Busch and Peter Busch, and Vida Newspaper.
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Venue Rentals
WE KNOW THE ART OF ENTERTAINING
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In downtown Ventura, the Museum of Ventura County offers a refined and timeless setting where history and heartfelt moments come together. In Santa Paula, the Agriculture Museum pairs beautiful gardens with inviting indoor spaces to create an unforgettable backdrop. Each distinctive venue offers an exceptional setting for weddings, milestone celebrations, meetings, and community events.
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Major funding for the programs at the Museum of Ventura County is made possible by:
City of Camarillo, City of Fillmore, City of Moorpark, City of Ojai, City of Oxnard, City of Port Hueneme, City of Santa Paula, City of Simi Valley, City of Thousand Oaks, City of Ventura, and the County of Ventura.
Thank you to our generous sponsors:
The John and Glenda Hammer Family, TOLD Corporation, The Heritage Fund at VCCF, California Resources Corporation, Bill and Elise Kearney, Hofer Properties, Amgen Foundation, Ventura County Credit Union, Ventura Toyota, Ventura Auto Center, FTI Services, Ventura Music Festival, Ventura County Community College District, Montecito Bank & Trust, Ventura Spirits, Limoneira, In the Mix Events, Peirano’s, and Mustang Marketing.
Museum of Ventura County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Tax ID: 95-1942930.
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Museum of Ventura County • 100 East Main St. Ventura, CA 93001 • 805.653.0323
Agriculture Museum • 926 Railroad Ave. Santa Paula, CA 93060 • 805.525.3100
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