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!

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Visit two homes built in the early days of the City of Whittier, both of which will be decked out for the holidays!  A limited number of tickets will be available for Friday, Dec. 6 from 5 until 8 pm, and Saturday, Dec. 7 from 11 am until 2 pm.  Click here for tickets and more information.

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The next night-time tours at the Whittier Museum with storyteller Jacob Caputo will be on Friday, December 13th.  Click here for more information.

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Whittier Museum:  Tue - Fri 10 am - 4 pm , and Sat 1 - 4 pm

Bailey House:  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.



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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