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Welcome to the
El Monte Historical Museum

About Our Museum

El Monte is the oldest settlement in the San Gabriel Valley. Our 5,000-square-foot space is filled with unusual artifacts celebrating our heritage. The Museum curator and docents provide guided tours through the museum while sharing El Monte's rich history.

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NEW - Visit the Museum to view our Memorial Exhibition this summer. 

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Featured Collections
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Gay's Lion Farm

Pictures and artifacts from Gay's Lion Farm which was in El Monte from 1923 until World War II.

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Heritage Room

Antique furniture, glassware, clothing and pictures of early residents and walnut growers.

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Frontier Room

Early-day police and fire hats, badges, guns, 1911 Model T Ford, old tools, native American artifacts and a recreated police office.

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Upcoming Events
  • Learn How to Research Your Family History
    Sun, Oct 15
    El Monte Historical Museum
    Oct 15, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    El Monte Historical Museum, 3150 Tyler Ave, El Monte, CA 91731, USA
    Oct 15, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    El Monte Historical Museum, 3150 Tyler Ave, El Monte, CA 91731, USA
    Presented by Rebecca Kemp of LA County Library
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Help Support the Museum

The Museum relies on support from a wide range of sources and there are many ways that you can donate to help care for and preserve the collection for future generations.

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  • Join our membership as an individual, a family, or as a corporation

  • Volunteer to help with the Museum collection, exhibits, and Museum events

  • Monetary and in-kind donations

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The El Monte Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) and all memberships are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.

 

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