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Title: Trained Goats at Goebel’s Lion Farm
Identifier: 10580 from the MVC Research Library Digitized Photographs
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NEW EXHIBIT
You’re Invited to the Opening Reception
Friday, October 16
5:30 – 7:30 PM
Jungleland, USA celebrates the 100th anniversary of the founding of the legendary tourist attraction that put Thousand Oaks on the map. Jungleland was home to animal stars of the silver screen like Tamba the Chimp and Leo the MGM Lion, and featured animal trainer Mabel Stark.
Enjoy Light Refreshments and Live Entertainment
Exhibit Made Possible By:
Thomas and Esther Wachtell Family Endowment Fund
Event Sponsors:
Oaks Event Rentals | Peirano’s Catering | In The Mix Events
This event is free and open to the public.
RSVP Requested
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MVC Exclusive
ONLINE CONTENT
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The Last Grizzly
by Library Docent Volunteer Andy Ludlum
On August 7, 1926, Ojai District Ranger Earl Branson quietly documented an encounter that, by all accounts, should not have happened. Deep in the Santa Barbara National Forest, he came face to face with a California grizzly.
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Digital Puzzles
Choose your puzzle, select the number of pieces, and start the challenge!
You can also share a link and invite friends to solve it with you.
This month’s theme: Fashion and Style
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You’re Invited
FREE EVENTS
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One County, One Book 2026
Museum of Ventura County
100 E. Main Street, Ventura
Saturday, October 10
2:00 – 4:00 PM
Join Ventura County Library and the Museum of Ventura County for a special engagement with Lisa See, author of this year’s One County, One Book selection, Daughters of the Sun and Moon. For full details, click HERE. |
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Jungleland, USA – Opening Reception
Museum of Ventura County
100 E. Main Street, Ventura
Friday, October 16
5:30 – 7:30 PM
Join us at the Opening Reception of the Museum of Ventura County’s new exhibit Jungleland, USA. Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of Jungleland—the tourist attraction that put Thousand Oaks on the map. Registration is requested. For full details, click HERE. |
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2nd Annual Filipino American Fiesta
Museum of Ventura County
100 E. Main Street, Ventura
Sunday, October 18
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Join us for the 2nd Annual Filipino American Fiesta as we celebrate Filipino American History Month at the Museum of Ventura County! This event is presented in partnership with Pinaysphere and Karilagan Library Collection. For full details, click HERE. |
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Celebrating 34 Years of Volunteer Service
After 34 years of dedicated service, Merle Oberg is retiring from his position as Research Library and Archives Docent but plans to visit frequently in his Emeritus status.
Since 1992, Merle has been an invaluable resource, particularly for his expertise in Ventura County geography and the Museum’s map collection. His many contributions include cataloging maps, completing a biographical index with more than 19,000 entries, compiling historical directories, and assisting hundreds of researchers.
Thank you, Merle, for 34 remarkable years of service and for helping preserve Ventura County’s history!
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Exhibits
MUSEUM OF VENTURA COUNTY
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Museum of Ventura County
100 E. Main Street, Ventura
Bloodlines: From Vlad to Vampires brings a legendary vampire dynasty to life through the extraordinary George Stuart Historical Figures®. This exhibit blends history, fiction, and art, tracing the bloodline from Vlad the Impaler and Dracula to the fictional Alexander Cepesi, one of the last of his kind. Get more information HERE.
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Parallel Histories: Ventura County during the US Revolution
Museum of Ventura County
100 E. Main Street, Ventura
As the US commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Parallel Histories explores what was unfolding at the same time in Ventura County. Get more information HERE.
This exhibit is made possible by the generous support of The John and Glenda Hammer Family, The Heritage Fund at VCCF, and Amgen Foundation.
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OPENING OCTOBER 16
Jungleland, USA
Museum of Ventura County
100 E. Main Street, Ventura
Jungleland, USA celebrates the 100th anniversary of the founding of the legendary tourist attraction that put Thousand Oaks on the map. Jungleland was home to animal stars of the silver screen like Tamba the Chimp and Leo the MGM Lion, and featured animal trainer Mabel Stark. Get more information HERE.
This exhibit is made possible by the generous support of the Thomas and Esther Wachtell Family Endowment Fund.
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Exhibits
AGRICULTURE MUSEUM
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In Focus: Mexican Indigenous Voices of Ventura County
Enfoque: Voces Indígenas Mexicanas del Condado de Ventura
Agriculture Museum
926 Railroad Avenue, 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 Catering, 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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