The Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum
380 West Huntington Drive
Arcadia, CA 91006
626-574-5440
http://www.ci.arcadia.ca.us/home/index.asp?page=815
Tues-Sat: 10a-4p
Closed major holidays
Free admission
The museum presents educational and historical exhibitions and events about the community of Arcadia.
The permanent exhibit space the chronological history of Arcadia from the Tongva period through the 1950s.
The collections are rotated in and out of the Museum’s many exhibit spaces. The Museum holds many treasures from Arcadia’s past, including artifacts from Elias “Lucky” Baldwin and Anita Baldwin, the Santa Anita Racetrack, the World War I Balloon School and much more.
The collecting of Arcadia’s artifacts was begun by the Arcadia Historical Society, which was established in 1952. The Museum houses the Historical Society’s artifacts as well as the City’s artifacts.
In addition to Featured Exhibits, the museum offers Hands on History for Families, Adult Learning Series, Arcadia Veterans Local History Room, educational opportunities for children and youth. Also, there are special Exhibits located Around the City at various city buildings (see their website for details).
Contact the Museum for latest information.
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