Summer Enrichment Programs and More at the Gilb Museum
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!Join the Gilb Museum for this year’s Summer Enrichment Program!For every Saturday in the month in July, learn about the world of museums by studying different museum careers! Attendees will complete some fun crafts and take part in awesome activities! Attend all four programs to earn a special prize.This program is intended for children aged 5-12. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Space is limited. Registration is free. RSVP required.
Meet our Getty Interns
The Museum was awarded the 2024 Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internship Grant to fund two paid internships during the summer. The Museum has selected Sam as the Curatorial and Exhibitions Intern and Ellya as the Education and Public Engagement Intern. Stop on by this summer and say hello!
City of Arcadia Military Banner Program
The Military Banner Program was established by the City of Arcadia to honor and recognize living military personnel from Arcadia. Street banners honoring those who have served in the United States Armed Forces will be proudly displayed along Huntington Drive and Baldwin Avenue in the month of November.
The application will be available online or in person.
This program is on a first come, first serve basis.
Deadline to apply is July 30, 2024
14th Annual Photography Contest Exhibit
Come explore our new 14th Annual Photography Contest and Exhibition with this years theme: No Place Like Home. The exhibit showcases our community’s creativity and artistic talents of all ages.Last day to see it is July 20!
Santa Anita Park 90th Anniversary Exhibit
Saturday, August 10
Celebrate the 90th Anniversary of Santa Anita Park and visit the Gilb Museum’s latest exhibition highlighting the extensive history of this iconic racetrack.
Dino Day
Saturday, August 24
1:30pm – 3:30pm
Come join the Gilb Museum for a RAWR-some experience learning all about dinosaurs and fossils! Meet actual paleontologists from the Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology.
Drop-in program. No registration Required.
Collection Item Highlight: Chicken in the Rough Metal Bucket
In honor of National Fried Chicken Day on July 6, we are highlighting Chicken in the Rough metal bucket from Carpenters Restaurant that used to be located on Huntington Drive in Arcadia. Back in the day in the 1920’s, one could buy half a fried chicken for only 60 cents. A fried chicken a gizzards sandwich would of cost 35 cents.
Friends of the Museum Military Case Fundraiser
The Friends of Arcadia Museum invite you to support our fundraising campaign to provide the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage with a permanent enclosed glass exhibit display case for the artifacts in the Arcadia Veterans Local History Room.
This much-needed case would help maintain the integrity and longevity of the exhibit’s artifacts while providing a safe and informative experience for visitors.
Friends of the Museum Yum-raising Fundraiser
Purchase your order of delectable chocolate morsels through the Friends of the Arcadia Museum’s See’s Candies storefront. A percentage of your purchase will go to the Friends of the Arcadia Museum in support of free programs and educational kits.
Help the Museum by Joining the Ralphs Community Rewards Program
Do you shop at Ralphs? Sign up for the Ralph’s Community Contribution Program. This program makes fundraising easy by donating to local organizations based on the shopping you do every day at the store.
Visitwww.ralphs.comand log into your Ralphs account. You can search forThe Friends of the Gilb Museum of Arcadia HeritageorNPO #PI414and then clickEnroll. New users will need to create an account which requires some basic information, a valid email address and a rewards card.
