Updated: 6/9/2011 
Ojai Valley Museum of History and Art
Ojai, California
Description

Housed in a National Landmark, 1919, Spanish Revival Catholic Church, the museum houses a permanent collection of Ojai related History and Art; we have a Permanent Gallery which exhibits the history of the town of Ojai; Chumash Tribe; early Spanish Ranchos, etc. The Rotating Gallery changes every 8 to 10 weeks with temporary exhibitions addressing the art, history or culture found in Ojai and the Ojai Valley. Gift Shop open Museum Hours and carries Ojai related Books, objects etc.

Mission

"To Bridge the Past with the Future of Ojai and the Ojai Valley"

History

Established in 1967, the Ojai Valley Museum is the only museum in the town of Ojai, California.It houses a Permanent Collection; a continuous exhibition of the history of Ojai; and mounts 5 or 6 temporary exhibits annually.

Artifact Collections

Chumash Indian. Ojai related ephemera, objects, art, costume material, of the 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st centuries

Research Collections

All if items are in good condition,

Programs

Exhibitions, Collections, Outreach/Enrichment Programs, Docent Tours, Gala Events, Benefits & Fundraisers, Research Library, Gallery Tours, Book Signings.

Facilities
Performance Areas
Governance

Board of Trustees (15) Director (1 @ Full-time) Admin. Ass't. (1 @ parrt-time) Graphic Designer (1 @ part-time) 100 Volunteers and Docents

Library

Access: General Public, Students, Scholars, Members

Appointment required: True

Services
Gift Shop
Event Rental
Group Tours
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