The Whittier Historical Society owns and operates the Whittier Museum and provides tours of the Historic Jonathan & Rebecca Bailey House. Our mission is to collect, preserve, and display materials of historical significance to the greater Whittier area. We also produce programs and special exhibits of interest to the Whittier community. The Whittier Museum and Bailey House are open to the public with free admission. We hope you will visit soon!
"The Art and Life of Madi Comfort" exhibit opened on Feb. 22, 2025 and will close at the end of June. Learn about the fascinating life of this local artist. Some of the paintings are for sale. More information here.
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Well-known Whittier artist Dennis McGonagle will be guiding you as you paint a Whittier landscape chosen by him. Enjoy a buffet breakfast as you paint. 10:30 am on Sat. April 26 at the Whittier Museum. Buy tickets here.
Whittier Museum Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Archival Research: Tuesday through Friday 10 am - 3 pm (Please Call in Advance)
Bailey House Hours: Sunday 1 - 4 pm
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Major funding for the new roof on our museum was provided by the Specified General Fund for the Museum Grant Program under the California Cultural and Historical Endowment.
Institutions
- City of Whittier
- Sate of California, California Cultural & Historical Endowment
- BCM Foundation
- Athens Services
- Ceres Foundation
- National Charity League (Whittier Chapter)
Individuals/Families
- Rob and Virginia (Ginny) Ball
- Edna Duke
- Sylvia Foltz
- Bob and Judi Henderson
- Jess and Jan Montes
- Nadia Moya & Wesley Krahl
- Mark and Carol Perry
- Francine Rippy
- Donna Smith
- Nick and Sandy Teel
- Ralph and Danelle Thomsen
- Dave and Tracy Wittman
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