Manhattan Beach Historical Society Manhattan Beach, California

Mailing Address

Post Office Box 3355
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Street Address

1601 Manhattan Beach Boulevard
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Phone: 310-374-7575
Email:
Web: www.history90266.org

Museum 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.

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.

Artifacts Collections

The Society uses the following teaching tools: artifact and photo displays, books, videos, films, old newspaper articles, and recordings of history.

Library

Access: General Public, Students, Scholars
Appointment required: False

Services




Publications

Monthly newsletter.

·	Manhattan Beach 90266 (hardcover book)
·	I'll Take Manhattan (hardcover book)
·	Various monographs
·	Various brochures

Programs

Exhibitions of artifacts and pictures in addition to monthly special presentations, all free to the public.

Staff

Betty Mallery, President
Phone: 310-374-7575
Email:

Peter Landecker, Webmaster
Phone: 310-374-7575
Email:

Jean Steinmetz, Programs
Phone: 310-374-7575
Email:


Museum Type

Historic House
Historical Society

Governance

Board



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