Monrovia Historical Museum
A City of Monrovia Historic Landmark
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General Information

Location
742 East Lemon Avenue
Monrovia, CA 91016

The Museum is located one mile north of the Foothill Freeway (210) from the Mountain Avenue exit, in Monrovia's Recreation Park.  Free street parking is available on Lemon.  Admission is always free. Donations are gladly accepted.

​Accessible parking and entrance are located on the east side of the building. Please call the Museum at (626) 357-9537 for assistance during regular opening hours.


Museum Hours:
​Our regular hours are Sundays and Thursdays, 1:00-4:00pm. 
UPDATE:  We will be CLOSED on Thursday, Jan 26. 
​We plan to maintain our regular OPEN hours during the exterior painting and construction work, Jan 24 ~ Feb 28, 2023.
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​​Covid-19 Protocols:
For the safety of our guests and our volunteers:
  • Masks are not required, but are highly recommended. 
  • On busy days, we encourage social distancing in the exhibit areas.
  • Hand sanitizer is provided in the interactive areas. 
  • If you feel unwell, please visit us another time. 

​Food, Drinks and Picnicking
Food and drinks are not available for purchase at the Museum.  Several nearby restaurants provide sit-down and fast-food options. 
A drinking fountain is available inside the Museum and in the adjacent park area.


The Museum is located in the City of Monrovia's Recreation Park, where there are picnic tables, a playground area, tennis courts, a skate park, a baseball field and more. Click here for directions and a MAP.
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Contact Info:
For Museum information:  (626) 357-9537

EMAIL:    monroviahistoricalmuseum@gmx.com 

COURTYARD RENTAL: 
Monrovia Department of Community Services:  (626) 256-8246

Accessibility
The interior of the Museum is fully accessible.  Accessible parking and entrance are located on the east side of the building. Please call the Museum at (626) 357-9537 for assistance during our regular opening hours.

​Museum Gift Cart
The Museum offers a variety of items for sale including Samson bear toys, pins, books, postcards and note cards.  Occasionally, the Museum makes available vintage military uniforms and jackets for purchase. 

The Museum is operated by the Monrovia Historical Museum Foundation, Inc., a non-profit charitable organization
[tax ID:  95-3941321].



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