Welcome - Museum of Ventura County Skip to content Exhibits Events Donate Membership Visit Visit About Five-Year Strategic Plan 2024-25 Years In Review Mission & History Board and Committees Press and Video Membership Events Events Calendar Event Rentals – Event Pavilion & Plaza Collections Buy Collection Prints Highlights from the Collection George Stuart Historical Figures® Collections Development Plan NAGPRA Statement Exhibits On Display Upcoming Enfoque Resource List Education Unwritten: Oral Histories of Ventura County Online Learning Onsite School Tours Puzzles, Quizlets and Games 2026 Museum of Ventura County Art Scholarships Education Internships Research Library About Search The Collections Voices of Ventura County MVC Then Blog Family History Project 2020 Protest Collecting Digitized Photographs Journal Flashback Local History Research Directory Library Internships Collections Development Plan Ag Museum Support MVC Taste Of History 2026 Spring Appeal 2026 Membership Ways to Donate Become a Sponsor Planned Giving Memorials Tribute Donations Enjoy Exclusive MVC Programs and Content Admission Come Visit Us! Museum of Ventura County Free Admission For All in April Made possible by the generous support of Ventura County Credit Union Open Thursday to Sunday 11am-5pm Agriculture Museum Free Admission Open Sunday 11am-5pm Albinger Archaeological Museum Free Admission Open Saturday & Sunday 11am-5pm Subscribe to our bi-weekly e-newsletter 2026-05-02 Ventura Chronicles: Unveiling the Archives! Now On Zoom 2026-05-03 History of Danza Mexica The Agriculture Museum 2026-05-31 Community Roundtable: Indigenous Diaspora in VC The Agriculture Museum Ventura Chronicles: Unveiling the Archives! Now On Zoom May 2 @ 11:00 am 1:00 pm History of Danza Mexica May 3 @ 2:00 pm 4:00 pm Community Roundtable: Indigenous Diaspora in VC May 31 @ 2:00 pm 5:00 pm 2024-25 Years In Review Take a moment to revisit the programs and events that shaped an extraordinary 2024–2025 at MVC. Celebrate the achievements made possible by our donors, sponsors, partners, members, and volunteers, and discover how you can help keep your Museum thriving. Read the MVC 2024-25 Years In Review JOURNAL OF VENTURA COUNTY In the Curl: The Evolution of Surfing in Ventura County "In the Curl" explores the history and development of surfing in Ventura County through personal interviews, historical accounts, and reflections on the future of the sport. Purchase Digital Download Historic Prints for Your Home, Office, and Gifts Celebrate the history of Ventura County with beautifully reproduced images from the Museum’s archives. Choose from wall art, desk art, keepsakes, photo albums, and greeting cards. Each piece captures a moment in local history. Bring the past home or share it as a meaningful gift. SHOP NOW Our Mission and Vision The Museum of Ventura County engages participants in meaningful experiences with history, art, culture, and each other by aspiring to spark curiosity and encourage compassion to build community and connection. Museum of Ventura County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Tax ID: 95-1942930. Our Purpose The Museum of Ventura County is an arts, history, and culture museum, the largest repository of history in Ventura County. We spark curiosity, foster compassion, and create connection through programs and exhibitions that are bold, inclusive, innovative, and fun. We use history and culture to address universal themes and inspire hope for the future. MVC is the guardian of our region’s identity. Our Partners 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 Museum of Ventura County 100 East Main Street Ventura, CA 93001 Directions Thursday—Sunday 11am to 5pm Phone: 805.653.0323 Research Library at the Museum 100 East Main Street Ventura, CA 93001 Directions Appointment Only Wednesday—Friday • 11am to 5pm For library assistance call 805-653-0323 ext 320 or email library@venturamuseum.org Agriculture Museum 926 Railroad Avenue Santa Paula, CA 93060 Directions Sunday 11am to 5pm Phone: 805.525.3100 Albinger Archaeological Museum 113 E. Main Street Ventura, CA 93001 Directions Saturday & Sunday 11am to 5pm Phone: 805.658.4728 Visit Contact Donate Volunteer Membership Research Library Ag Museum Exhibits Financials Connect with the Museum through social media: Translate » Holiday Hours The Museum of Ventura County in Downtown Ventura will be closed Thursday, January 1 and will be open from 11am to 5pm on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The Agriculture Museum will be closed throughout January while we complete interior updates.