Shirley Temple: The Depression’s Box Office Doll
The Museum’s third exhibit to honor the Santa Monica native, is the first to bring together a stunning collection of Ideal dolls released during Temple’s childhood career.
Exhibitions
The Journey of Girl Scouts
An exhibition to celebrate the history of the Girl Scouts of the USA. On display are documents, photographs, uniforms (dating back to the 1910s), memorabilia, a replica campsite, and other artifacts that bring their history to life.
The Old Soldiers’ Home
This exhibition details the history of the Old Soldiers’ Home, the ways in which it has changed over the years, and the veterans and nearby residents who helped build this community.
Shirley Temple: Santa Monica’s Biggest Little Star
In this extensive Shirley Temple exhibition, it goes beyond her film career and into Shirley Temple’s extraordinary adult life and diplomatic career. It showcases new artifacts, original movie costumes and posters, dolls, personal clothing, photos, correspondence, memorabilia, and much more are on display.
Cupid’s Message
This exhibition displays Valentine’s Day cards from the late 19th century and early-to-mid 20th century. It’s a lovely way to celebrate Valentine’s Day and the special notes and tokens of affection that are commonly exchanged this time of year.
Love, Shirley Temple
Past Exhibitions Love, Shirley Temple A Theriault’s Sponsored Exhibit 2015June 3, 6pm – 8pm The Santa Monica History Museum is one of only five museums in the world chosen to exhibit this significant Shirley Temple collection. This unique exhibit features legendary child actress Shirley Temple’s notable personal childhood collection of movie costumes, dolls and rarely […]
Now Playing!: The Aero Theatre 75th Anniversary Celebration
The exhibit features early photographs of the Aero Theatre including photos of its 75th anniversary celebration and rare movie posters.
Cultural Mecca
Cultural Mecca explores the social and cultural impact the Civic had on Santa Monica’s and greater Los Angeles’ cultural fabric.
Warriors of Flames
This exhibit explores how the Santa Monica Fire Department evolved from a small town bucket brigade into one of the premiere, most progressive city fire department in the United States. Supported by over 50 historical photographs and artifacts, visitors are transported through the ages of firefighting.
Life at the Miramar
The images and documents in this exhibition are from the start point of open space (circa 1874) deed of land purchase by Senator John P. Jones from Col. Baker.