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Carpinteria Valley Museum of History

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This museum focuses on the three distinct cultures expressed throughout Carpinteria's long history - Chumash, Spanish and American. The area's multicultural history is depicted through antique household objects and specialized tools. The Chumash Room highlights the centuries-old lifestyle of the valley's American Indians. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday in the afternoon. Admission is free and donations are gladly accepted.

From the 101 take the Casitas Pass exit. Turn away from the mountains. At the light turn right. In about four blocks you will turn left onto Maple Avenue. There is parking on the street.

Location: 956 Maple Ave, Carpinteria California 93013 Telephone 805-684-3112

Other History nearby:
(Ventura) Albinger Archaeological Museum
(Carpinteria) Carpinteria Valley Museum of History
(Calabasas) Leonis Adobe
(Malibu) Malibu Lagoon Museum
(Ventura) Olivas Adobe Historical Park
(Simi Valley) Reagan Presidential Library and Museum


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