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February 2024 by Simon Dias
Cute little museum here. There was an art exhibit when we went so that was a nice little bonus. Friendly and knowledgeable staff too. Interesting history about how Ojai came to be.
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November 2023 by Adrian Boyle
The Ojai Valley Museum showcases the rich history and culture of the region. With captivating exhibits and engaging displays, it offers visitors a glimpse into the heritage of Ojai Valley. Explore the past and present at the Ojai Valley Museum for an enlightening experience.
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November 2023 by Crystal Lua
Fun Halloween party with live music !
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August 2023 by Francesca Castaldi
Nice place to go and take pictures of some art and architecture. Although my girlfriend and I felt a bit uncomfortable when the front desk women was nonstop harassing us about the non-mandatory donation. She followed us around and mentioned it 3 different times while we were there, then as we were walking out the door, another mention about a donation! Like jeeze lady calm down
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May 2023 by Yvette F.
What a cute little museum! It's a nice little stop while visiting Ojai if you are interested in the history of the town. The docent was very friendly and answered any questions we had. Clean bathrooms, and easy parking with a lot right next to the museum.
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December 2022 by William Ponder
Fun, educational, local history, only 5 bucks for adults
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October 2022 by Ganesh B
A good place to visit for 30 min and learn about some local history.
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August 2022 by Chris Landon
Great to see the artists of the Ojai Valley
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August 2022 by Mikey C.
What I learned here today: just a couple generations ago, retirement was dreaded. It represented an ending and a separation from much of mainstream American life. Many seniors lived in poverty. Before Medicare was passed in 1965, any major illness could wipe out one's savings. But the fight to improve the lives of retirees far predates the passage of Medicare. And in that fight there might not be any champion greater than Ethel Percy Andrus. With all due respect, this woman Ehtel Percy Andrus was a Total Badass. Total Badass! Early in her life she was active in the Hull House movement in Chicago. Later she came to California and became a teacher. Some of her students included General Jimmie Doolittle, actors Robert Young and Robert Preston and Governor Goodwin Knight. She eventually became the first female principal in the Los Angeles School District. At the time, let me tell you, that was a Big Freakin Deal. Then she retired to Ojai. And then she got busy. In 1947 she founded the National Retired Teachers Association (NRTA) to provide health insurance for retired teachers and advocate for better teacher pensions. Before the work of this amazing woman, no insurance company would offer health insurance to retired teachers. She had to take countless No's before she finally got a Yes. She wore those bastards down. You could say, she persisted. She came to Ojai and created Grey Gables, the first national home for retired teachers In 1958 she founded the American Association of Retired People (AARP) to provide health insurance and other benefits of the NRTA to all Americans 55 years old and over. This is years before Medicare. Frickin amazing to me how this one woman, this one giant of a woman, could take on this huge problem and address it so effectively. She didn't fix everything, no one could, but what she did paved the way for Medicare. What she did was to transform what it meant to be retired in America, Mind you, she did all this AFTER she retired. She did this all as an unpaid volunteer. Got dam! What she did makes her a Total Bad A*** in my book! Mikey C says: I learned something today.
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June 2022 by DJ Bowden
It neat to see the history of ojai, they have some cool exhibits.
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April 2022 by Eriko P.
Fantastic museum in a former church! This museum gives a great history of Ojai with photos and artifacts. The staff was very nice. There is a tiny gift shop with items made locally. I highly recommend stopping in while you are visiting Ojai to get a better understanding of this gem of a town.
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February 2022 by Dorthea
Interesting permanent collection plus very good temporary installations that are relevant to the fascinating community, history, and culture of the Ojai Valley region. Small gift shop. Admission by donation.
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November 2021 by Michael Weyant
The staff are welcoming and helpful. They provide a worksheet for kids to look for objects in the exhibits and will even help you locate them.
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September 2021 by vanessa hattoum
Great place to bring your kids. I appreciate that they have a permanent installation that emphasizes the Native American history in the valley.
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May 2021 by Maria E.
CURRENT HOURS: Friday 1-7pm Saturday 10am-4pm Sunday 10am-4pm PARKING: They have a parking lot behind the museum, on Blanche. We went to Bart's Books prior and parked on the street which was easy and free. Tiny museum that provides a great introduction to the history of Ojai (originally called Nordhoff but in an effort to escape the German sound, it was changed to Ojai, which comes from the Chumash word for moon, which is awha'y). There is a bit of town history, agricultural history, indigenous history, and some local art. Make sure to check out the garden courtyard with Chumash plants. While you're out there, don't miss the Chumash birthing stone. I just wish there was more information on it! The service was extremely warm and friendly. Suggested $5 admission for adults. You can give less and you can give more. A quick stop but I enjoyed it.