Here are some upcoming events at the Santa Monica History Museum for you to discover.
Santa Monica’s history is all around us – from the trees that shade our streets to the foods and traditions that connect generations of families. The Santa Monica History Museum preserves and shares these stories through exhibitions, programs, and events.
This Summer, visitors can explore our current exhibitions, Roots and Branches: A Tree’s View of Santa Monica and Food & Family: African American and Intercultural Traditions, as well as the wide range of stories in our permanent galleries. You can also attend talks by community leaders and historians to discover new perspectives on the city’s past.
Here are some upcoming events at the Santa Monica History Museum for you to discover.
Santa Monica’s history is all around us – from the trees that shade our streets to the foods and traditions that connect generations of families. The Santa Monica History Museum preserves and shares these stories through exhibitions, programs, and events.
This Summer, visitors can explore our current exhibitions, Roots and Branches: A Tree’s View of Santa Monica and Food & Family: African American and Intercultural Traditions, as well as the wide range of stories in our permanent galleries. You can also attend talks by community leaders and historians to discover new perspectives on the city’s past.
On Saturday, July 18, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., there will be Mexican American perspectives on food, family, and heritage. At the Table: Exploring Food, Family, and Our Shared Histories will be presented by community leaders Kathleen Benjamin and Daniel Alonzo, whose 57-year friendship began in Santa Monica’s elementary school classrooms. Discover the cultural and historical roots of beloved dishes and how food connects history, identity, and community at the free program, which highlights stories from the Food & Family exhibition.
On Saturday, August 15, from 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m., historian and author Nina Fresco will speak about her recently published book, First Around the World: the History of the Santa Monica Municipal Airport. With the airport’s future currently up for discussion, it’s a fascinating moment to talk about the history that shaped it. The talk will be followed by a book signing, with copies available for purchase onsite.
And, don’t forget to save the date for the museum’s annual dinner celebration on Sunday, October 4, which this year will honor Santa Monica’s Olympic legacy ahead of the Games in 2028.
Check out the calendar on the museum’s website (santamonicahistory.org) to learn more and register for upcoming events, or sign up for our monthly newsletter to stay up to date.
Whether you’ve lived in Santa Monica for decades, or are still discovering the city’s stories, the Santa Monica History Museum offers many opportunities to explore the people, places, and traditions that have shaped our community.
Location: 1350 7th Street, in the same complex as the Main Branch of the Santa Monica Public Library.
Hours: Thursdays, 2 p.m.-5 p.m., Friday-Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission: $5 for adults, and free for children, students, seniors, and SNAP/EBT cardholders.
Free to all the first Sunday of every month.
Phone number: 310-395-2290.