Pleasant Valley Historical Museum & Garden

Visit us and experience our history

The Museum Building Expansion Project Phase 2 has begun and is In Process

To accommodate the Expansion Project the Museum, and the Botanical Garden, are NOW CLOSED

New Let's Dine Out & Let's Take Out Event Dates

- Expansion Project Videos -

To Museum Expansion / Andy's Home / Our Shared Story

About Us

Founded in 1964, the Pleasant Valley Historical Society opened the museum in 1988. It is dedicated to serving the community by preserving and presenting the history of the Pleasant Valley area, and sharing our rich heritage with all who visit. The Pleasant Valley Historical Society is a 501©3 nonprofit organization. Federal Tax ID#77-0053272. Please visit and join us today

Where We Are Located

720 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, California

Something Is Happening At The Museum

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View from northeast corner.  New expansion addition is on the left, new entrance tower is on the right.

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View from northeast corner.  New entrance tower adds visibility from Las Posas Road.

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View from northwest corner.  New entrance tower features glass entrance doors.

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View from northwest corner.  New rear patio addition will be behind the original museum building.

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View from southeast corner.  New expansion addition includes a second covered entrance.  New rear patio will be shared with the original museum building.

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View from east.  New expansion addition adds 1.153 sq. ft. to the original building's 1,555 sq. ft.

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View from east.  New expansion addition is adjacent to the museum's mural.

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View from northeast corner.  New expansion addition is on the left, new entrance tower is on the right.

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View, from new entrance tower, of the museum’s interior. Pathway into new expansion addition is through original building back wall.

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View of new expansion addition southeast corner.  View is from pathway into new expansion addition.

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View of the new Fulkerson Library location, located at southwest corner of new added expansion.  View is from pathway into new expansion addition.

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A newly constructed display building, the Farm Display, is located at the south end of the PVHM garden acreage.  Currently in progress, two front doors will open widely to showcase historic farming/ranching photographs and artifacts.  Sidewalks and garden beds will be restored and ready for the 2025 Museum’s Grand Reopening.

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Above: A view of the of the south end of the PVHM garden acreage, with the new Farm Display shown on the right.

Events

101 Historical Highlights of Camarillo and the Pleasant Valley