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Documentary Screening: Lost in the Shuffle

Whittier Museum 6755 Newlin Ave, Whittier, CA, United States

World champion and fourth-generation magician, Shawn Farquhar, has been surrounded by cards for as long as he can remember, but after a trip to France, he wondered why the court cards look the way they do. Of particular interest was the King of Hearts, also known as the “Suicide King” because he appears to be stabbing himself in the head. Shawn believes there is a much more sinister story, that an actual medieval French king was assassinated at the hand of his own wife. Now Shawn is out to see if his theory’s true – will the greatest illusion of ...

$20

Museum Ghost Tour 10-12-24

Whittier Museum 6755 Newlin Ave, Whittier, CA, United States

Your tour guide, Jacob Caputo, will lead you on a flashlight tour of the Whittier Museum.  Jacob, creator of the popular Haunted Whittier:  Ghosts, Myths, and Legends tour, will regale you with stories of local ghosts -  and perhaps you'll wake some of the ghosts at the Museum!  Each tour lasts approximately one hour.  Tour times are 6:00, 7:30, and 9:00 pm

$30

Whittier Museum Haunt

Whittier Museum 6755 Newlin Ave, Whittier, CA, United States

Advanced ticket sales are closed.  Tickets will be available at the door (cash, credit, apple pay, Venmo, google pay, Samsung pay all accepted) Produced by the Whittier Museum, the theme this year is "Face Your Fears". Parents - please be advised that scare actors will be present and visitors will be subject to "jump scares". Tickets will be honored for either 10-26 (Saturday 4 to 9 pm) OR 10-27 (Sunday 5 to 9 pm).  No ticket refunds. After purchase, you will receive an email with your tickets.  Print tickets or show on your phone for entry.

$10

Museum Ghost Tour 10-29-24

Whittier Museum 6755 Newlin Ave, Whittier, CA, United States

Your tour guide, Jacob Caputo, will lead you on a flashlight tour of the Whittier Museum. Jacob, creator of the popular Haunted Whittier: Ghosts, Myths, and Legends tour, will regale you with stories of local ghosts – and perhaps you’ll wake some of the ghosts at the Museum! Each tour lasts approximately one hour. Tour times are 6:00, 7:30, and 9:00 pm

$35

Victorian Christmas Home Tour 12-6-24

Whittier Museum 6755 Newlin Ave, Whittier, CA, United States

You will be visiting two iconic Whittier homes built in the early years of the city.  Both homes will be fully decorated for the holidays. When selecting your ticket, you have a choice of which home to visit first.  In order to keep waiting times minimal, please visit the homes in the order indicated on your ticket.   As a courtesy, please start your first tour by 7 pm at the latest.  After you visit the first home, please proceed directly to the second home.  The two homes are several miles apart, so transportation via car is recommended. The Light's ...

$45

Victorian Christmas Home Tour 12-7-24

Whittier Museum 6755 Newlin Ave, Whittier, CA, United States

This event is on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024 from 11 am until 2 pm. You will be visiting two iconic Whittier homes built in the early years of the city.  Both homes will be fully decorated for the holidays. When selecting your ticket, you have a choice of which home to visit first.  In order to keep waiting times minimal, please visit the homes in the order indicated on your ticket.   As a courtesy, please start your first tour by 12:30 pm at the latest.  After you visit the first home, please proceed directly to the second home.  The ...

$45

Museum Ghost Tour 2-15-2025

Whittier Museum 6755 Newlin Ave, Whittier, CA, United States

Your tour guide, Jacob Caputo, will lead you on a special Valentines edition of his flashlight tour of the Whittier Museum. Jacob, creator of the popular Haunted Whittier: Ghosts, Myths, and Legends tour, will regale you with stories of local ghosts – and perhaps you’ll wake some of the ghosts at the Museum! Each tour lasts approximately one hour. Tour times are 6:00, 7:30, and 9:00 pm. To purchase tickets, click on the Ticket Tailor link below.  $30 per person.

Whittier AAA Travel – Uniworld River Cruises

Whittier Museum 6755 Newlin Ave, Whittier, CA, United States

The Whittier Museum will be hosting Whittier AAA Travel for an exclusive vacation presentation. Save the date for Wednesday February 19th, starting at 6 PM. Hear about the exciting travel opportunities for Uniworld Cruises.  

Whittier AAA Travel – Journese Travel

Whittier Museum 6755 Newlin Ave, Whittier, CA, United States

The Whittier Museum will be hosting Whittier AAA Travel for an exclusive vacation presentation. Save the date for Tuesday, March 18th, starting at 6 PM. Hear about the exciting travel opportunities with Journese Travel.

Museum Tea Fundraiser

Whittier Museum 6755 Newlin Ave, Whittier, CA, United States

The Whittier Museum proudly presents our popular tea fundraiser on Saturday, April 12, 2025.  This year we celebrate everything Oz - "The Wizard Will See You Now".  Doors open at 11:30 and "High Tea" will be served at noon. See the tea event page to reserve your seat.

Magical Evening with David

Whittier Museum 6755 Newlin Ave, Whittier, CA, United States

The Whittier Historical Society's President, David Williamson, is participating in this year's "Dancing with the Whittier Stars".  David is raising funds for the event by sponsoring "A Magical Evening with David" at the Whittier Museum on April 19.  Enjoy a professional magic show and a pasta dinner from California Grill while supporting David, the Whittier Historical Society, and the Whittier Foundation.  Tickets are available on the shop page of our website.

Museum Morning with McGonagle

Whittier Museum 6755 Newlin Ave, Whittier, CA, United States

This is a paint and sip event with well-known Whittier artist, Dennis McGonagle.  You will be painting a Whittier landscape under Dennis's tutelage, while enjoying a breakfast buffet of pastries, muffins, coffee, juice, and fruit at the Whittier Museum.  All materials are provided.  Cost is $60 per person for Museum members and $65 for non-members.  To purchase tickets, see the events section on our shop page.