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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Tomorrow marks the official launch of The County’s 150th Anniversary Celebrations. Be on the lookout for an “all things 150” preview newsletter!
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150th KICK-OFF CELEBRATION
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JOIN US NEXT WEEK!
Ventura County’s 150th Anniversary
Kick-Off Celebration
Friday, June 23, 2023
5:30PM—8:00PM
@ Museum of Ventura County
100 E. Main St., Ventura
Free Admission
The Museum of Ventura County will host the official kick-off celebration for Ventura County’s 150th Anniversary. We will also showcase 3 exciting new exhibits at the Museum! Enjoy food trucks, live music, specialty “150th cocktails” and more! Don’t miss out on this historic event! Click HERE for more information.
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NEW EXHIBITS OPENING 6/22 AT
MUSEUM OF VENTURA COUNTY!
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The Murder of Tom More:
A True Crime Story
In the early hours of March 24th 1877, a mob of angry settlers set fire to Thomas More’s barn and shot him over 11 times. Motivated by a passionate battle over land ownership and water rights turned deadly, news of his murder rippled through California.
Amid the rubble of lies, perjuries, briberies, and omissions in the historical record, there are puzzles regarding his death that remain forever unsolved. His story stands today as a warning about the strong emotions unleashed over limited natural resources.
This exhibit is made possible by
the John Hammer Family.
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Spin Cycle: Unfolding the
Science of Laundry
Everybody’s clothes get dirty, meaning we all must deal with the dreaded laundry! Through the years people have tried different ways to clean their clothes and now we have the science to explain why some of those methods actually work!
Using 19th and early 20th century laundry items from MVC’s historical collection, visitors will learn about the “how” and “who” behind everyone’s least favorite chore. Let’s explore how our everyday world works together.
This exhibit is made possible by the
Ventura County Credit Union
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Proximity to Water: Works from MVC’s Permanent Collection
Just in time for summer, come be inspired by the ever-changing coast captured by our regional artists.
From plein air painting to photography, the ever-changing coast provides an endless supply of inspiration. Art helps us admire, respect, and revere our region, reminding us of our own place in the natural world. Proximity means a closeness in space, time, or relationship. These artworks from the Museum’s permanent collection bring us closer to the water, both visually and in feeling.
This exhibit is made possible by the Esther and Thomas Wachtell Family Fund, the Paul and Anne Leavens Family Fund and the Bonita McFarland Fund.
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For more information on exhibits, click HERE
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“HUMANE SOCIETY VC DOGGIE DAYS”
Microchip Clinic and More
Free Admission, Register HERE
The Humane Society of Ventura County is excited to offer a simple, low-cost microchipping procedure that takes a few minutes and includes life-time registration for a fee of $25! Participate in a pack walk, educational resources, children’s mini-class and more.
If participating in Pack Walk & Mini Class, please bring comfortable clothes & shoes, dog poo bags, and a water bottle for you & your dog. Register for this free event HERE. |
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Play-Well TEKnologies
Summer Camps
Weekdays, June 26-August 11
9:00AM-12:00PM or 1:00PM-4:00PM
@Museum of Ventura County
@Agriculture Museum
Registration Required
Summer is right around the corner and Play-Well is back at the museums! Week-long Engineering with Lego® Summer camps will be held in Ventura and Santa Paula between June 26-August 11. With camp themes like Pokémon Engineering with LEGO® and Mickey’s Fairytale Adventures with LEGO®, building memories and friendships will be a snap. Click HERE for more information! |
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OTHER EXCITING NEWS
+ ANNOUNCEMENTS
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YOUR DONATIONS MATTER
Click to Donate HERE
2023 marks the 150th anniversary of the establishment of Ventura County.
This year, the Museum is leading, along with the County, 150 days of celebrations, starting in June and ending in November. MCV will host events, programs, lectures, exhibits, festivals, and more across the County. This is the chance for the Museum to demonstrate what you already know: that our history is compelling, and that our arts and culture have created a place that is unique in all the world, and that with knowledge of what has come before us, we can all be part of creating a better future.
Your generous donation will make it possible for us to present inspiring and thrilling programs – and to turn everyone we meet into someone who understands how critical the Museum is as an institution in our County.
Please make a donation today to ensure that the 14,000 gallery and garden guests, 2300 program participants, 1100 school tour children attendees, over 9000 people across the world accessing online content and hundreds of researchers in the library (these are ONLY the numbers from the first 4.5 months of 2023!) continue to enjoy, grow, learn, and feel inspired. Moreover, let’s celebrate 150 years of doing what Ventura County residents do best: coming together.
Please consider donating HERE. |
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CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER!
The Museum of Ventura County recently held our first docent graduation since 2015!
Docents are volunteers who have completed a rigorous training and then volunteer in a regular capacity at the Museum. A cohort of six volunteers completed a six month training program akin to “Ventura County History 101.” During the program, they researched a topic and then as a requirement of graduation they either wrote a research paper or presented to the Docent Volunteer Council.
The new docents’ research projects for this class were: El Jardin Patio, Pierpont Beach, The Forgotten E.W. Daily Family of Camarillo, History of Citrus Labels, The Chumash Tomols “The House of the Sea,” and Mosaics of Ventura County.
Congratulations to the Docent Volunteer Class of 2023. Thank you for volunteering at your museum! |
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WELCOME OUR NEWEST STAFF
The Museum of Ventura County is pleased to welcome Heather Williams as the new Senior Event Sales & Communications Manager. With over 14 years of experience in the event industry, Heather brings extensive knowledge in Event Venue Sales Development as well as being an Event Planner & Coordinator. Her most recent role as Regional Event Sales Manager for the Improv Comedy Clubs & Levity Live Comedy Clubs across the country gave her even more insight into developing strategic sales and marketing plans specific to each venue and their markets. Heather is looking forward to increasing revenue within the Event Rental/Sales department while maintaining MVC’s standards of integrity, boldness, and empathy.
Heather will be evaluating both campus’ sales/rental departments. She will also oversee the Marketing department. Heather is excited to serve the museum. She can be contacted at hwilliams@venturamuseum.org. |
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Exhibits + Programming
AGRICULTURE MUSEUM
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Exhibit from Smithsonian Gardens
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Pollination Investigation – The Essential Role of Pollinators in the Natural World
at the Agriculture Museum in Santa Paula
Nearly 90% of flowering plants rely on about 200,000 species of animal pollinators for fertilization. Explore the essential role that pollinators play in the natural world in the Smithsonian poster exhibition Pollination Investigation.
Through “pollinator profiles” visitors can learn about different pollinators—from butterflies and hummingbirds to bats and the wind—and their favorite flowers based on floral characteristics like flower shape, color, scent, and more. The set of 14 posters is bilingual (English and Spanish) and designed to educate and inspire people to explore the natural world looking at flowers and insects. Learn more here. |
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Tomols to Trains:
County Transportation
through the 1900s
at the Agriculture Museum
Tomols to Trains explores how transportation played a role in Ventura County’s history. Visit the communities that struggled with the changes brought about by new modes of transportation.
See how towns and cities changed, how suburbs grew, and how our farms became part of our economies.
Learn more here.
Made possible by the
Heritage Fund at VCCF
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Farm to Market Children’s Hands-On Exhibit
at the Agriculture Museum
An interactive exhibit promoting healthy lifestyles through role-play, the Ag Market is an immersive environment where children and families identify healthy food choices in a market-like atmosphere.
Learn more about what the
Agriculture Museum has to offer here.
Special thanks to
Santa Paula’s Former Mayor Carlos Juarez for volunteering his time and
talent in building our fun-filled market
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Explore More Exclusive
MVC ONLINE CONTENT
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Watch “history buff” and Museum Docent Andy Ludum talk about the prohibition era in Ventura County.
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Explore over a dozen virtual and 3D exhibits, including Amendment 19: Votes for Women, Patterns on the Land, and Arte Forastero.
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Engage with us on social media, where you’ll find our latest news and incredible artifacts, reels, and art from our collections!
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Calling All LOCAL ARTISTS
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Online Exhibition
California Counties
150+ Years Documenting California History
The California Historical Society has been collecting and sharing stories from throughout the state for more than 150 years. They strive to gather and preserve the extraordinarily diverse stories from throughout the state. It is with this in mind that staff scoured their archives to find images from each of California’s fifty-eight counties to feature in this online gallery.
Click HERE to view the online gallery. |
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A Special Thanks to Our
MCV SUPPORTERS
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Museum of Ventura County Business Club members are community leaders who are committed to the region’s history, art, and stories.
MVC thanks our current
Business Club Members
for their support:
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Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of
San Buenaventura, the County of Ventura and private and community donors.
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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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