Last updated: 6/9/2011
Ojai, California
Street Address
130 West Ojai AvenueOjai, CA 93023
Mailing Address
P. O. Box 204Ojai, CA 93024

Hours

Monday
closed
Tuesday - Saturday
1 PM - 4 PM
Sunday
12 PM - 4 PM

Admissions

Free Adults: $4. Children: $1.

Museum Type(s)

Art

Staff

Michele Ellis Pracy
phone: 805-640-1390 x201
Jill Helson
phone: 805-640-1390 x203
Fred Kidder
phone: 805-640-1390 x205
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,

Educational 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: Yes
Publications

A Quarterly Newsletter (12 to 14 pages, b & w)

Services
Gift Shop
Special Event Rental
Group Tours
ADA

parking, wheelchair access, re

free parking

Wheelchair Accessible
Parking
Exhibitions
Museum Events
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