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!

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Our Spring 2025 tea fundraiser will be on Saturday, April 12th! Make your reservations EARLY and start coordinating your best Wizard of Oz attire! Click here for more information.

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"The Art and Life of Madi Comfort" exhibit opens on Feb. 22, 2025.  Learn about the fascinating life of this local artist.  Some of the paintings are for sale.  More information 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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Whittier AAA

Need a vacation? The Whittier Museum is hosting Whittier AAA Travel for a special presentation on exclusive packages with Uniworld Cruises on Wednesday, February 19, starting at 6:00 PM. This is a free travel presentation everyone is welcomed to attend. Additional travel presentations will be hosted on March 18, August 20 and November 5.

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We are excited to welcome back one of Whittier's most celebrated artists: Dennis McGonagle. Known for his unique style and colorful depictions, Dennis will showcase new and original works of art on February 8th with an artist reception beginning at 1:00 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.

The Whittier Historical Society is a non-profit organization supported through memberships, grants & donations. We greatly appreciate support at all levels. Acknowledged below are our Key Patrons - members and organizational grantors giving at $1000 and above. Thank you!
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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
  • David and Jeanie Williamson

Become a Member of the Whittier Historical Society!

  • Receive the Museum Gazette Monthly
  • 10% Discount in Gift Shop
  • Discounts on Events
  • Access to Museum Library & Archives
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Site Use Discount
  • Help Keep the Museum Free
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