Last updated: 10/15/2022
380 West Huntington Drive
Arcadia, CA 91007
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Stevy Acevedo
phone: 626-574-5468
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Brittani Alberto-Shaikh
phone: 626-574-5478
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Dedicated to preserving the history of Arcadia, CA.
The mission of the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage is to collect, preserve and recognize Arcadia's heritage; to create a shared identity for a diverse community; and to celebrate the City's rich history with exhibits and educational programs that will encourage community involvement.
Through the combined efforts of the City of Arcadia, the Arcadia Historical Society, and members of the community, the construction of a local museum became a reality. Dedicated on October 2, 2001, the new museum was named after its lead donors Ruth and Charles Gilb. The Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage collects local artifacts from the prehistoric era to the present and preserves the rich history of Arcadia.
The Gilb Museum houses several collections that relate to Arcadia history, on topics such as the Santa Anita Japanese Assembly Center, Arcadia Women's Club, Arcadia Veterans, City departments, and more. The Gilb Museum also retains a complete set of historic Arcadia High School yearbooks. It houses historic photographs, books, newspapers, scrapbooks, textiles, art, and more.
Photographs of Arcadia in any time period and any subject; local businesses; schools; Arcadia High School; Monrovia Arcadia Duarte school; the 1984 Olympics; the Rose Parade; the Baldwin family and early City residents; Cultural histories in Arcadia; information on historic structures; local artists and authors; maps and aerials; local Veteran’s artifacts; Arcadia civic activity; Arcadia’s organizations and clubs; Route 66; Santa Anita Park; the Santa Anita Japanese Assembly Center; the Arcadia World War I Balloon School and much more.
The Museum's collections can be accessed by researchers or community members by appointment. Please call or email for information and availability.
All programs at the Gilb Museum are free to the community!
Please check our website for upcoming events and programs.
The Gilb Museum is maintained and operated by the City of Arcadia, and is supported by the Friends of the Arcadia Museum and other local donors.
Access: General Public
Appointment required: True
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