Past Exhibitions

The exhibit features early photographs of the Aero Theatre including photos of its 75th anniversary celebration and rare movie posters.

Cultural Mecca explores the social and cultural impact the Civic had on Santa Monica’s and greater Los Angeles’ cultural fabric.

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.

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.

The exhibit features historic photographs of Marion Davies and her estate’s five elaborately decorated buildings, landscape and swimming pool from the Bison Archives.