Last updated: 11/24/2011
Manhattan Beach, California
Street Address
1601 Manhattan Beach Boulevard
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Mailing Address
Post Office Box 3355
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Hours

See http://history90266.org. Monthly meetings in addition to weekend openings.

Admissions

There is no admission charge to the museum, although contributions are encouraged and appreciated.

Staff

Steve Meisenholder
phone: 310-318-2625
Steve Snively
phone: 310-546-2036
e-mail:
Description

Dedicated to the preservation, protection and promotion of the heritage of Manhattan Beach, the Manhattan Beach Historical Society collects and displays historical information and memorabilia about the city.

History

The Society began as a committee in the early 1970s and incorporated as a non-profit, tax exempt organization on October 20, 1977. The Society is headquartered in the 1905 historic beach cottage located in Polliwog Park at 1601 Manhattan Beach Boulevard.

Artifact Collections

Historical photos and artifacts of interest to the residents of Manhattan Beach.

Educational Programs

MBHS has quarterly general meetings that are announced in the newsletter and on the website.
MBHS will act as host to any small group that contacts the president who is happy to give a PowerPoint slide show on the history of Manhattan Beach.

Governance

Board of Directors

Library
Access: General Public, Students, Scholars, Staff Only, Members
Appointment required: Yes
Publications

Quarterly newsletter

Manhattan Beach 90266, by B. Beckerson
I'll Take Manhattan, by B. Beckerson
Six Historical Monographs
Services
Gift Shop
Exhibitions
Museum Events
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