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Museums
Museum of Ventura County
Open until 8pm most Fridays. Closed most Mondays
89 S. California StVentura, CA 93001
Tuesday - Sunday: 11am - 6pm
Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology
A research and education institution dedicated to bird conservation.
439 Calle San PabloCamarillo, CA 93012-8506
P: (805) 388-9944
Gull Wings Children's Museum
Lots of interactive exhibits for kids (and kid-like adults).
418 W Fourth StOxnard, CA 39030
P: (805) 483-3005
Open Tuesday through Saturday 10am—5pm
Carnegie Art Museum
Changing exhibits intended to give the public access to a broad diversity of California Art, or art influential to the California art scene.
$3 suggested donation
424 South C St.Oxnard, CA 93030
P: (805) 385-8158
Open Thursday — Sunday, 10am to 5pm, Sunday 1pm to 5pm. Closed holidays.
Murphy Auto Museum
A wide variety of antique, classics and newer vehicles with than 40 autos displayed by collectors.
2230 Stratham Blvd.Oxnard, CA 93033
P: (805) 487-4333
Mullin Auto Museum
Celebrating the Art Deco Movement
1421 Emerson Ave.Oxnard, CA 93033
P: (805) 385-5400
Open on select Saturdays and Wednesdays
Museum of Ventura County
Representing life in Ventura County from prehistory to the present with art, artifacts, documents and photographs.
100 East Main StreetVentura, CA 93001
P: (805) 653-0323
Open Tuesday through Sunday, 11am to 6pm (later on Friday). Closed most Mondays.
Ventura County Maritime Museum
Maritime art and ship models dating from 1622 to the present; local maritime history and guest artist exhibits.
Free admission
2731 S. Victoria Ave.Oxnard, CA 93035
P: (805) 984-6260
Open daily 11am to 5pm
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum
Regular Admission Fees: ADULT (18-61 years): $21.00; SENIOR (62+ years): $18.00; YOUTH (11-17 years): $15.00; CHILD (3-10 years): $6.00; children 2 and under are free
40 Presidential DriveSimi Valley, CA 93065
10am to 5pm seven days a week EXCEPT New Years Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
California Oil Museum
From fossils to fill
Lundgren Park is located on the Museum grounds and is available for picnics.
1001 E. Main St.Santa Paula, CA 93061
P: (805) 933-0076
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Sea Center: Located on historic Stearns Wharf, the Sea Center offers a window on ocean life in the Santa Barbara Channel through fun, interactive experiences.
Mission Canyon Campus: Located on eleven oak-shaded acres in Mission Canyon, the Museum campus features a cluster of Spanish Revival-style buildings in a beautiful park-like setting.
2559 Puesta Del SolSanta Barbara, CA 93105
P: 805-682-4711
Libraries
Paid for by your tax dollars (yes, it's socialism at work) public libraries cannot be understated as a source of knowledge. They are not just a respository for books and magazines; they typically offer recordings on other media like CDs and DVDs, and play host to to things like community events, after-school activities and career assistance. This is also usually the place to go for local history.
The Ventura County Library System has 15 libraries. The city of Oxnard has three libraries, offering—among other things—computer classes, study rooms, and passport services.
Avenue Library
Avenue Library is located at 606 North Ventura Avenue. The nearest cross street is Simpson Street. From the Ojai Valley, exit the 33 freeway at Stanley and go right. From downtown Ventura, go north on Ventura Avenue. View map. Closest bus stop is Ventura Avenue and Ramona or Center.
606 North Ventura AveVentura, CA 93001
P: 805-643-6393
E.P. Foster Library
between Chestnut and Fir in Historic Downtown Ventura
651 East Main StreetVentura, CA 93001
P: 805-648-2716
Colonia Branch Library
1500 Camino del Sol #26Oxnard, CA 93030
P: 805-385-8108
Monday-Thursday: 12 pm-6 pm
South Oxnard Branch
4300 Saviers RoadOxnard, CA 93033
P: 805-385-8129
Monday-Thursday: 9am-8pm; Closed Friday
Downtown Oxnard Library
251 SouthOxnard, CA 93030
P: 805-385-7532
Monday-Thursday: 9am-8pm; Closed Friday