Exhibitions and Events   For updated programming at the Museum click one of these links:  Featured Exhibitions Hands on History for Families Adult Learning Series Arcadia Veterans Local History Room We take pride in presenting educational and historical exhibitions and events about our community of Arcadia.  All ages are welcome!  In addition, we house our permanent exhibit space, which interprets the chronological history of Arcadia from the Tongva period through the 1950s. Collections   Our collections are rotated in and out of the Museum’s many exhibit spaces.  The Museum holds many treasures from Arcadia’s past, including artifacts from Elias “Lucky” Baldwin and Anita Baldwin, the Santa Anita Racetrack, the World War I Balloon School and much more!  The collecting of Arcadia’s artifacts was begun by the Arcadia Historical Society, which was established in 1952.  The Museum houses the Historical Society’s artifacts as well as the City’s artifacts. Museum's BLOG    Take a look!  Click here for photographs of our most recent events. Visiting the Museum   Click here for directions and a map to help you locate the museum. Get Involved Join our Friends of the Museum or become a docent or volunteer!  We rely on our volunteers to help with events, exhibit openings and special projects.

Second Annual Arcadia Juried Photography Contest & Exhibition   Click these links for Contest Features, Rules, Entry Form Brush Painting and Calligraphy Exhibit August 28 - October 16 Opening Reception: August 28, 1 p.m. Back to School Blast Saturday, August 21 Pre-Registration Required [Click image for details and registration.]

Educational Opportunities   The Museum offers educational opportunities for children and youth.  All programs are free of charge.  Reservations are required.  Please check options below to see which programs may fulfill your needs.
	Thank you for considering the Ruth & Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum as an educational enhancement for your third grade students. Museum staff and docents enjoy cooperating with teachers and look forward to providing the best experience possible for your school tours at the Museum.  Please click image on left for more information.
	Calling all Cub Scouts!  The Museum is offering several programs to help in fulfilling badge requirements.  Please click image on left for more information.
	Come and earn your Try-its and Badges while having fun and learning history.  The Museum offers programs for Brownies, Juniors and Cadettes.  Please click image on left for more information.

History of the Museum
 
The Museum was opened on October 31, 2001 as a collaboration between the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Historical Society.  The building is named after the major donors for the construction of the building; Ruth and Charles Gilb.

Arcadia Historical Society
 
The Arcadia Historical Society is a strong proponent in Arcadia for the preservation of Arcadia history.  Its members number over 270.  The Society creates and participates in many programs, including the placement of historic site markers, a speaker’s bureau, lectures at their quarterly meetings and vintage fashion shows.  Click here for more information on this wonderful, hard-working group and learn how to join.

Other Resources
 
Arcadia History Room, Arcadia Where Ranch and City Meet, Lenz and Wishek Paintings Collection, Arcadia History Documents or Newspaper Index, as well as History Resources, Preservation and Conservation Resources, and History Resources for Kids.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum is to collect, preserve and recognize Arcadia's heritage; to create a shared identity for a diverse community; and to celebrate the City's rich history with exhibits and educational programs that will encourage community involvement.

Adopted May 1, 2002 by the Arcadia Historical Museum Commission.

2008-2009 Annual Report for the
Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum

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Arcadia Historical Museum Curator:          Dana Dunn

Arcadia Historical Museum Commission:

Ruth Gilb, Chairperson Marsha Burkhalter Ruth Dunlop Vince Foley

Lee Segal Alice Wang Victor Wu Mickey Segal, Council Liaison

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In Memory of Charles Gilb 1924-2008 Charles E. Gilb, former mayor of Arcadia and a primary benefactor, along with his wife, of the Ruth & Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum, died at the age of 83 on Sunday, May 18, 2008.  He was not only a socially and politically dynamic figure in Arcadia, but also a respected and influential business person in the Los Angeles area.