Monrovia Historical Museum
The Monrovia Historical Museum is located at 742 E Lemon Avenue.
The Monrovia Historical Museum is nestled in the picturesque foothills of the San Gabriel mountains in the quintessential small town of Monrovia, California. Located in an historic 1925 Spanish-style building that once housed the city’s municipal “plunge”, the museum is surrounded by Recreation Park with its lush gardens and family-oriented sports fields.
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The 8,000 square foot museum consists of two major wings – (1) Historic Monrovia and (2) Historic Collections.
Historic Monrovia introduces the visitor to the Monroe family and the town they helped establish and includes exhibits on the famous Pottenger Sanatorium which worked to find cures for breathing disorders, a turn-of-the-century kitchen and parlor, a 1907 classroom tribute to Monrovia’s early schools, and an interactive police department exhibit which is always a hit with the kids.
The Historic Collections wing includes impressive Native American artifacts dating back centuries (the exhibit was completely redone in August, 2012), a fascinating natural history section, a display of telephone technology over the last century, and an exhibit honoring Monrovia's World War II veterans.
The Monrovia Historical Museum is happy to host tours for local third grade classes emphasizing the history of and founding of Monrovia. It is also open to the public open Thursdays and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m.
View the Photo Gallery
The 8,000 square foot museum consists of two major wings – (1) Historic Monrovia and (2) Historic Collections.
Historic Monrovia introduces the visitor to the Monroe family and the town they helped establish and includes exhibits on the famous Pottenger Sanatorium which worked to find cures for breathing disorders, a turn-of-the-century kitchen and parlor, a 1907 classroom tribute to Monrovia’s early schools, and an interactive police department exhibit which is always a hit with the kids.
The Historic Collections wing includes impressive Native American artifacts dating back centuries (the exhibit was completely redone in August, 2012), a fascinating natural history section, a display of telephone technology over the last century, and an exhibit honoring Monrovia's World War II veterans.
The Monrovia Historical Museum is happy to host tours for local third grade classes emphasizing the history of and founding of Monrovia. It is also open to the public open Thursdays and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m.
Contact information:
Monrovia Historical Museum
742 East Lemon Avenue
Monrovia, CA 91016
Hours: Thursdays & Sundays, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Messages: (626) 357-9537
Monrovia Historical Museum
742 East Lemon Avenue
Monrovia, CA 91016
Hours: Thursdays & Sundays, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Messages: (626) 357-9537