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Museum of Ventura County — Mindfulness @ the Museum + More Summer Programs

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Your Museum in Ventura, in Santa Paula, and in your home
Local History
Happy Hour
with Doug Halter
August 31 @ 5-6pm
Join us for an evening with entrepreneur, AIDS activist, and city council member Doug Halter on Zoom
(or in-person, for MVC members only!)
Admission is free with registration.
Click here to view our Local History Happy Hour youtube playlist.
Out and Back
VENTURA COUNTY BACKCOUNTRY ADVENTURES
In 2018 our library staff discovered 20 reels of 16mm film showing backwoods scenes from 1920s Ventura County.
The film was too fragile to project, but
with a grant from the Schwemm Family Foundation, the film was conserved and digitized. It is a one-of-a-kind glimpse
into the backcountry experience from 100 years ago.
Summer Exhibits + Programming
Museum of Ventura County
The Museum of Ventura County and the Agriculture Museum in Santa Paula are now officially open! Both museums are open Thursday—Sunday from 11am to 5pm.
Admission to both Museums is FREE through the end of the year.
Take a look at our current exhibits below!
Huelga!
Photographs from the Frontlines
by Jorge Corralejo
at the Museum of Ventura County
Huelga! is a photography exhibit that focuses on the 1970s labor strikes and is featured alongside memorabilia from the collection of longtime local activist and civic leader, Jorge Corralejo.
Promotional support for this
exhibit generously provided by
Lazer Broadcasting
Crossing Borders
at the Museum of Ventura County
Crossing Borders features select works in the museum collection along with works by artists in the community who have immigrated to the US, sometimes as refugees in search of a safe haven, bringing their talent and creative ideas
with them.
America’s
Revolution
George Stuart Historical Figures®
at the Museum of Ventura County
Through his intricately created Historical Figures, George Stuart captures the colorful personalities involved in America’s struggle for independence.
Funding provided by the
Fred W. Smith Gallery Fund
Rock Paper Scissors
at the Museum of Ventura County
Taken from the childhood game of the same name, this exhibition features works from the Museum’s collection that utilize these materials: rock, paper and scissors.
Made possible by the
Tom and Esther Wachtell Family Fund
The Weed Project: Outlaws of the Super Bloom &
Crimes We Commit in the Garden
at the Museum of Ventura County
In the macro-style paintings of The Weed Project, Charlene Spiller draws a plumb line between art and science. She creates a new category of “bloom”, challenging
the viewer’s expectation of what constitutes beauty.
Made possible by Patti Channer
Closing to public Aug 31st
Summer Exhibits + Programming
Agriculture Museum
Tomols to Trains:
County Transportation
through the 1900s
at the Agriculture Museum in Santa Paula
Tomols to Trains explores how transportation played a role in Ventura County 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 and other industries became part of regional, national, and international economies.
Made possible by the
Heritage Fund at VCCF
FARM TO MARKET
at the Agriculture Museum in Santa Paula
Now Open
Thursday—Sunday 11am–5pm
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.
Special thanks to
Santa Paula’s Mayor Carlos Juarez for volunteering his time and talent in building our fun-filled indoor market.
2021 Programming at the Agriculture Museum is
Supported by Topa Topa Flywheelers
Membership
Ensure the art, history, and culture of our community will always have a home.
Become an MVC Member today, and connect yourself to an engaged community. Enjoy all the special benefits that make being a member of the Museum of Ventura County so worthwhile.
MVC Recommends
WILD & SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL 2021
Saturday, August 28th!
The Ventura Land Trust’s Wild & Scenic Film Festival inspires environmental activism and a love for nature through film.
Protecting and preserving our open spaces is more important than ever.
Explore More Exclusive
MVC Online Content
Watch past episodes of
Story Time at the Museum
Explore over a dozen virtual and 3D exhibits, including Nordic Myths & Legends, Huelga! Photographs from the Frontlines, California Cool, and more!
Engage with us on social media where you’ll find our latest news, as well as incredible artifacts, reels, and art from our collections!
A Special Thanks to Our
MVC Supporters
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
for their support:
Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of
San Buenaventura, the County of Ventura and private and community donors.
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
Museum of Ventura County | 100 E. Main Street, Ventura, CA 93001