California Oil Museum, Santa Paula

California Oil Museum
1001 E. Main St (at 10th St in historic downtown Santa Paula)
Santa Paula, CA 93061
(Exit 10th St from the 126 Fwy)
805-933-0076
http://www.oilmuseum.net/

Weds–Sun: 10a-4p

Adults $4
Seniors $3
Youth $1

Parking is located adjacent to the Museum on city streets, and in a parking lot at the rear of the building.


From fossils to fill 'er up, the California Oil Museum tells the story of the black bonanza that created wealth, work, and prosperity for generations of Californians.

Operated by the City of Santa Paula Community Services Department, the Museum highlights the inner workings of the state's black gold industry through interactive displays, videos, working models, games, photographs, restored gas station memorabilia, and an authentic turn-of-the-century cable-tool drilling rig.

Visitors can exercise their wits and luck as California wildcatters, see how the Indians used natural oil seeps, watch a miniature drilling rig bore into the earth, and explore the memorable brands of gas bought by early California car drivers.

The Lundgren and Bennett Collections of gas station memorabilia are one of the largest displays of vintage gas pumps in California.

In addition to the permanent petroleum exhibits, the Museum presents new exhibits of science, transportation, history, and art throughout the year.

Guided tours are available.

They also offer the Historic Downtown Santa Paula and Santa Paula Murals Tour through the Museum.

Contact the museum for its latest information.