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Santa Barbara Historical Museum
Santa Barbara Historical Museum Review
The historical society's museum exhibits decorative and fine arts, furniture, costumes, and documents from the town's past. Adjacent to it is the Gledhill Library, a collection of books, photographs, maps, and manuscripts.
- Address: 136 E. De La Guerra St., at Santa Barbara St., Santa Barbara, CA, 93101 | Map It
- Phone: 805/966-1601
- Cost: Museum by donation; library $2--$5 per hr for research
- Hours: Museum Tues.--Sat. 10--5, Sun. noon--5, guided tours Sat. at 2; library Tues.--Fri. 10--4, 1st Sat. of month 10--1.
- Website: www.santabarbaramuseum.com
- Location: Santa Barbara
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