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Upcoming Outdoor Art Events at the Museum of Ventura County!

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Fun Outdoor Events Coming Your Way!
Echoes of a Recent Past
at the Museum of Ventura County
September 22 @ 5-8pm
Join us for a special evening celebrating the opening of our new Sculpture Garden and the space’s first installation by artist Paul Lindhard. Enjoy live music by Jason Brock’s rock band, post-Celtic music by Maya Lumen, aerial performances by Fly Time Fitness, and participate in a silent auction!
Event is free and open to the public, registration not required!
First Annual
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Presented by SoCalGas
at the Museum of Ventura County
October 3
The Plaza, Courtyard, Children’s Garden, and Sculpture Garden at the Museum will be free and open to the public, registration is not required. Enjoy live music, drinks, cultural activities, and booths with our other community partners, including the Girl Scouts! Partake in and discover Latino traditions with activities for the whole family.
New in the Online Archive
When two pirate ships appeared off the California coast in November 1818, it was a moment the governor of the Royal Presidio of Monterey had been dreading for six weeks. He had been warned that Hippolyte Bouchard, a ruthless Argentine pirate, had set his sights on Monterey believing there was gold and other treasures hidden in California’s Spanish missions. The appearance of the ominous ships triggered events that led to a mother’s tragic loss on a hill
above Mission San Buenaventura.
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.
Exhibits + Programming
Museum of Ventura County
The Museum of Ventura County and the Agriculture Museum in Santa Paula 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 from 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 exhibit 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
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
Admission is free!
Enjoy exhibits in the galleries, and spend time with family and community in the gardens. Register for live broadcast events where panels and guests discuss fascinating topics and take your questions.
Explore More Exclusive
MVC Online Content
Watch Season 2 of
MVC Insider!
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