Plan a Visit Keeping History Alive!
Come Explore, Discover and Experience our museum through our permanent & interactive exhibitions and our rotating exhibition displayed in the center gallery space.
Can’t make it in to see us. Check out our online exhibitions!
Tours are available for school or small groups and discover more in our Research Library!
We look forward to your visit!
Masks must be worn at all times for all visitors over the age of two. See our Health & Safety Policies.
DISCOVER at the Santa Monica History Museum!
Hours & Admissions
“Recommend a drop by the Santa Monica History Museum for every Santa Monica resident! It’s right next to the Santa Monica Main Library and a great spot to learn about the background and history of everyday places around us.“
“I spent about two hours at Santa Monica History Museum and left with a much better understanding of our city.“
“Cute little museum with very friendly and helpful employees! Learned a couple of new things about the history of Santa Monica.“
Museum Hours
Thursday 2pm-5pm
Friday, Saturday, Sunday 11am-5pm
Free Admission 1st Sunday of each month
Admissions
General – $5.00
Museum Members – Free
Children (under 17) – Free
Seniors (65+) & Students – Free
Military (active duty) – Free
Museum Holiday Hours
We are closed in observance of the following holidays: New Years Day, President’s Day, Easter, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and day after, Christmas
FREE ADMISSION DAY
The first SUNDAY of every month, we invite you to visit us for FREE!
All are welcome! Bring family and friends and enjoy a day of appreciating local history and culture.
Map & Directions
The museum is located adjacent to the Santa Monica Public Library at
1350 7th Street.
From the 10 Freeway (Santa Monica) take the Lincoln Boulevard exit and turn right onto Lincoln Blvd. Continue to Santa Monica Boulevard and turn left. Make a right on 7th Street. The museum is on your left across from the Fire Station.
Parking
A public parking garage is available on 7th Street next to the museum.
Info
Address
1350 7th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Accessibility
Drop-off
The most convenient location to drop off a guest who may have limited mobility is on 7th Street, directly in front of our museum. There is ramp access leading directly to our front door.
Parking
Accessible parking is available in the underground parking. Entrance is on the West side of 7th Street. There are several spots available on each level. Take the elevator to ground level and head East to 7th street, where the ramp is available to our front door.
Public Transportation
Please visit Big Blue Bus or Santa Monica Expo Line for more information.
Restrooms
All our restrooms are wheelchair accessible.
Service Animals
Service animals are welcome!
Health & Safety
You’re important to us!
To ensure the health and safety for you, all of our visitors, and our staff and volunteers, new enhanced health and safety protocols are implemented throughout our museum.
Per the city of Santa Monica guidelines and L.A. County Department of Public Health, we have implemented the following:
- All visitors over age 2 and staff to wear a mask while inside the Museum
- Reduced capacity to allow for safe social distancing among visitors and staff
- Ensure 6 feet of space between you, your group, and others
- Hand sanitizer stations are available throughout the building and at all gallery entries and exits
- Interactive surfaces are wiped frequently
- Non-field trip groups will be limited to a maximum of 10 people
An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public space where people are present. We cannot guarantee you will not be exposed to COVID-19 during your visit. Those visiting the SMHM do so at their own risk of such exposure.
If you are not feeling well, check the CDC website for coronavirus symptoms and we recommend that you wait to come visit us when you are feeling better. We will be here when you are!
ANNUAL GALA TRIBUTE DINNER
Incase you missed it, check it out!
We had a fun evening online as we celebrated our honorees:
Susan Gabriel Potter, Museum President
WISE & Healthy Aging
Iao Katagiri (posthumously)