Step back in time as Santa Monica Conservancy docents share the rich history of the Beach House site from the 1920s onward. Free 20-minute docent tours are available on a walk-up basis, for groups of up to six people. Just head to the Marion Davies Guest House where you will be greeted by a docent. […]
Cheng’s “A recipe is a treasure map to find home”, her first project in the US, is a participatory art project and exhibition exploring the intimate connection between food, memory, and migration. Over the next month Cheng will invite guests (particularly, immigrants who have lived in LA for at least 5 years) for one-on-one interviews, […]
beauty/violence: aria by Carol Zou is the first in a series of installations culled from a body of research investigating the use of classical music for purposes of spatial banishment. The installation features video documentation of public sites that attempt to control the flow of pedestrian traffic through playing classical music; embroidered maps on sound […]
Join Alice as she accepts a party invitation to return to the Wonderland of her youth. A punderful Family Theatre Musical for Kids 2 to 102!! Learn more.
Noted as One of the Top Ten “Flea Markets’ in America, visit the Santa Monica Airport Antique Market, a fun outdoor (and dog-friendly!) market full of many great dealers with furniture, antiques, collectibles, art, vintage clothes, jewelry, rugs and much more. A destination for decorators, designers, boutique owners, families with their friendly dogs and collectors of […]
The Surfing Fox is Turning Two! Join in on an all-month celebration! Try limited-time anniversary specials and be curious to unlock special prizes during your visit. The celebration will be concluded with an all-day event on Sunday, August 24th, featuring giveaways, specials, games, live entertainment, and of course a celebratory birthday cake cutting. Learn more!
The Sunday Main Street Farmers Market features some of California's freshest produce plus prepared foods from local Main Street restaurants as well as artisanal foods prepared with ingredients sourced from California farmers - you can't get more local than that! Also, enjoy musical entertainment from a variety of featured weekly bands, face painting, balloon designs, […]
A DAY WITH DAVID BOWIE: Step into the orbit of one of music’s most iconic figures. This intimate photographic exhibition explores David Bowie’s essence and artistic energy through rare images, featuring moments captured by Christine de Grancy during Bowie’s time with Brian Eno and the artists of Gugging. A tribute to imagination, rebellion, and reinvention.
Disney Animated Films showcases more than 100 original works of art from the production of Disney's most cherished animated classics including Bambi, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Peter Pan, Lady and the Tramp and more. We offer visitors an intimate glimpse behind the scenes of filmmaking history. All artwork is generously on loan from […]
The Santa Monica History Museum is thrilled to announce Roots and Branches: A Tree’s View of Santa Monica, a groundbreaking exhibition celebrating the city's 150th anniversary. This immersive exhibition delves into the intricate connections between trees, urban development, and the cultural and environmental history of Santa Monica. The exhibition, open through December 2025 promises to […]