805 Families- Museums

Most museums are now open to the public! Because of changing regulations and restrictions, some museums may require advance registration before visiting. Please make sure to visit their websites before planning your visit!

Museums in the 805

Many museums offer FREE admission days once a month

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Santa Paula

Agriculture Museum- Museum of Ventura County

Santa Paula

The most interactive, educational and relevant family-friendly museum in the county! We love the Ag Museum because it appeals to a variety of ages.

They have a play little fruit market, a photo-worthy tractor kids can climb on, bird sounds display, seed-matching, a bee hive and many others. All in a large space and an outdoor garden.

926 Railroad Ave, Santa Paula, CA 93060

website

Santa Paula

Ventura

Museum of Ventura County

Ventura

Visit FREE for families on the 1st Sunday of the month

They have different themed events every month and special activities for kids. Visit their website for more information!

https://venturamuseum.org/

Ventura

San Buenaventura Mission

Ventura

An active parish with daily services.

Visit the Mission, Museum, Garden, and Historic Sites

Beautiful and peaceful gardens.

http://www.sanbuenaventuramission.org

Ventura

Santa Barbara

MOXI

Santa Barbara

Interactive displays that promote science and creativity. A hands-on experience.

www.moxi.org

Santa Barbara

Old Mission Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara

The history of California during the mission era 1769-1836

You can take docent guided or self-guided tours through the Sacred Garden, Historic Cemetery, Mission Church and Museum.

Open 7 days a week

Children (0-4) FREE

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

Santa Barbara

One of my favorite family friendly museums with great temporary exhibits, hands-on activities in every room and an expansive outdoor space/nature trail all in a mission-style building. Stroller friendly.

We recommend buying admission to the Sea Center at the same time for a discount.

Free admission on select dates. Please visit their website for more information.

www.sbnature.org

Santa Barbara

Ojai

Ojai Valley Museum

Ojai

Visit FREE on the 1st Friday of the month

Small museum in a historical building featuring local artists and rich in local Ojai history.

www.ojaivalleymuseum.org

Ojai

Port Hueneme

U.S. Navy Seabee Museum

Port Hueneme

FREE admission

Displays historic material from the Naval Construction Force (Seabee's) and U.S. Navy Civil Engineer Corps. They have a STEM room where the entire family can create and build. A wonderful space and playroom for kids of all ages. We all had fun.

http://www.seabeehf.org/the-museum/

Port Hueneme

Oxnard

Channel Islands Maritime Museum

Oxnard

Visit FREE on the 3rd Thursday of every month.

Maritime history, culture and conservation. Just a few kid-friendly/interactive displays. The lego boat station was a big hit. They provide a scavenger hunt that is ideal for school-aged kids.

http://www.cimmvc.org/

Oxnard