The Museum of Ventura County

The Museum of Ventura County first opened in 1913 in the newly built Ventura County Courthouse (now Ventura City Hall). At that time, it was known as the Pioneer Museum, its collections of artifacts and curios were the legacy of Dr. Cephas Bard, a Pennsylvania doctor who came to Ventura after the Civil War. A compassionate man with wide-ranging interests, Dr. Bard accepted historical objects in lieu of cash payment for his services. Priceless Chumash, Spanish and Mexican-American objects from his collection are on display in the galleries today. In 1977, the Museum moved to its 15,000 square foot building on Ventura’s Main Street, near historic Mission San Buenaventura.

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Past (4)

14th Annual Day of the Dead Party primary image

14th Annual Day of the Dead Party

Sat, Nov 1 • 6:00 PM

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CELEBRACION de SALSA! with Ricardo Lemvo y Makina Loca primary image

CELEBRACION de SALSA! with Ricardo Lemvo y Makina Loca

Sat, Sep 13 • 6:00 PM

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Mamma Mia! Screening primary image

Mamma Mia! Screening

Fri, Aug 29 • 8:00 PM

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THE BIG LEBOWSKI annual screening under the stars! primary image

THE BIG LEBOWSKI annual screening under the stars!

Fri, Jul 25 • 8:00 PM

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14th Annual Day of the Dead Party primary image

14th Annual Day of the Dead Party

Sat, Nov 1 • 6:00 PM

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CELEBRACION de SALSA! with Ricardo Lemvo y Makina Loca primary image

CELEBRACION de SALSA! with Ricardo Lemvo y Makina Loca

Sat, Sep 13 • 6:00 PM

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Mamma Mia! Screening primary image

Mamma Mia! Screening

Fri, Aug 29 • 8:00 PM

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THE BIG LEBOWSKI annual screening under the stars! primary image

THE BIG LEBOWSKI annual screening under the stars!

Fri, Jul 25 • 8:00 PM

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The Museum of Ventura County first opened in 1913 in the newly built Ventura County Courthouse (now Ventura City Hall). At that time, it was known as the Pioneer Museum, its collections of artifacts and curios were the legacy of Dr. Cephas Bard, a Pennsylvania doctor who came to Ventura after the Civil War. A compassionate man with wide-ranging interests, Dr. Bard accepted historical objects in lieu of cash payment for his services. Priceless Chumash, Spanish and Mexican-American objects from his collection are on display in the galleries today. In 1977, the Museum moved to its 15,000 square foot building on Ventura’s Main Street, near historic Mission San Buenaventura.

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14th Annual Day of the Dead Party primary image

14th Annual Day of the Dead Party

Sat, Nov 1 • 6:00 PM

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CELEBRACION de SALSA! with Ricardo Lemvo y Makina Loca primary image

CELEBRACION de SALSA! with Ricardo Lemvo y Makina Loca

Sat, Sep 13 • 6:00 PM

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Mamma Mia! Screening primary image

Mamma Mia! Screening

Fri, Aug 29 • 8:00 PM

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THE BIG LEBOWSKI annual screening under the stars! primary image

THE BIG LEBOWSKI annual screening under the stars!

Fri, Jul 25 • 8:00 PM

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14th Annual Day of the Dead Party primary image

14th Annual Day of the Dead Party

Sat, Nov 1 • 6:00 PM

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CELEBRACION de SALSA! with Ricardo Lemvo y Makina Loca primary image

CELEBRACION de SALSA! with Ricardo Lemvo y Makina Loca

Sat, Sep 13 • 6:00 PM

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Mamma Mia! Screening primary image

Mamma Mia! Screening

Fri, Aug 29 • 8:00 PM

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THE BIG LEBOWSKI annual screening under the stars! primary image

THE BIG LEBOWSKI annual screening under the stars!

Fri, Jul 25 • 8:00 PM

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