Whittier Museum
6755 Newlin Ave.
Bailey House
13421 Camilla St.
The Whittier Historical Society owns and operates the Whittier Museum and provides tours of the Historic 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!
Bailey House January Hours
The next night-time tours of the Whittier Museum with storyteller Jacob Caputo will be on Saturday June 22. Click here for more information.
Magicians Return!
After an absence of nearly 10 years, the Society of American Magicians Hall of Fame and Magic Museum is making an encore visit to the Whittier Museum. They return with a new exhibit and new magic shows for 2024. Click here for a schedule of magic shows and magic classes. NEXT SHOW: Sat. May 11 at 2 pm.
The Bailey House will be open from 1 to 4 pm on every Sunday in the month of May except for Mothers Day (May 12). Tours are always free. The address is 13421 Camilla St., Whittier - a half block east of Painter Ave.
Tommy Long grew up in Uptown Whittier in the 1940s and 1950s. In his book On Popsicle Street, he tells many hilarious stories of his childhood in Whittier. If you grew up in Whittier, you will love this book. Meet Tommy and get your book signed.
The Cosmic Romantics - the duo who fooled Penn and Teller, are presenting a special séance. Doors open at 6 pm. Enjoy appetizers and wine, along with card and tea leaf readers before the séance begins at 7 pm. Click "More Information" below to buy tickets.
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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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