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Museum of Ventura County
Museum of Ventura County
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The Museum of Ventura County is a member-supported museum, and community is the driving force that pushes us to explore, share, and flourish. Become a member of MVC and join our community!
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Contribute · Research Library at The Museum of Ventura County
Contribute · Research Library at The Museum of Ventura County
Puzzles & More
Puzzles & More
Purchase Prints from Museum Archives
Purchase Prints from Museum Archives
Historical photos used in or related to the Picturing the Past Exhibition at the Museum of Ventura County.
Agriculture Museum in Santa Paula
Agriculture Museum in Santa Paula
Located in Santa Paula, the Museum preserves and exhibits the region’s farming and ranching history and explores the present and future of the industry.
2026 MVC Visual Arts Scholarships Application
2026 MVC Visual Arts Scholarships Application
The Race to Light Ventura
The Race to Light Ventura
It was 3 a.m. on July 5, 1890. On Ventura’s dark Main Street, a team of laborers moved quietly but quickly along the dirt roadway, guided only by the flickering glow of handheld lanterns.
VC Reporter: Simms Taback feature
VC Reporter: Simms Taback feature
Ventura County Reporter - Ventura County Reporter 2-19-2026
Upcoming Exhibit: The Changing Faces of Abraham Lincoln
Upcoming Exhibit: The Changing Faces of Abraham Lincoln
A George Stuart Historical Figures® Exhibition As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we...
Now Open: Winter, A George Stuart Historical Figures® Exhibition
Now Open: Winter, A George Stuart Historical Figures® Exhibition
Welcome to “Winter,” our new exhibition of the George Stuart Historical Figures®. Delving into the enchanting world of winter, the exhibition explores the myriad ways in which...
Now Open: Moments of Rest: A Visual Sanctuary
Now Open: Moments of Rest: A Visual Sanctuary
Rest is not a luxury—it is essential. In a world that glorifies busyness, art offers a space for stillness and reflection. This serene...
Now Open: Picturing the Past: How Photography Tells Our Stories
Now Open: Picturing the Past: How Photography Tells Our Stories
How do we truly know what happened in the past? History is a collection of stories—interwoven, evolving, and shaped by the evidence left...
Whale Rock Stereoscope · Research Library at The Museum of Ventura County
Whale Rock Stereoscope · Research Library at The Museum of Ventura County
View of Newbury Park, Conejo Grade, and Janss Mall · Research Library at The Museum of Ventura County
View of Newbury Park, Conejo Grade, and Janss Mall · Research Library at The Museum of Ventura County
Administration Building, Camarillo State Hospital
Administration Building, Camarillo State Hospital
Ventura County Coastal Area Aerial Photo
Ventura County Coastal Area Aerial Photo
Buenaventura Shopping Center Aerial View
Buenaventura Shopping Center Aerial View
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