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Address: 217 Metropole Ave, Avalon, CA 90704, USA How do we get there? Number: 310 510-2414
About this activity
The Catalina Island Museum celebrates just that - Santa Catalina Island! The exhibits explore the island's rich cultural history and heritage through artifacts from and about Santa Catalina Island. These collections showcase the unique history, with highlights being the award-winning exhibit featuring the romantic era of Catalina's steamships (including boat models & sport fishing items) as well as Native American history.
The museum also features a large and comprehensive collection of Catalina pottery and tile, which was actually manufactured on the island from 1927 to 1937.
Also throughout the museum you can explore over 10,000 photographs and negatives that document island life from the early 1880s, right through to present day.
Did you know that the museum is also the repository for all archaeological digs on the island, and also has one of the largest collections of Tongva and Gabrielino artifacts in the world?
Catalina Island Museum also has a number of rotating exhibits that cover even more history and themes, so you can always go back and plan your next visit around something new to discover!
Step into the history of South Catalina Island, where you never know just what you might uncover!
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Directions
Follow Crescent Avenue along the harbor and turn left at Metropole Avenue. Heading away from the ocean on Metropole Avenue, the new museum building will be approximately one block up on the right. You may also reach the new museum building by taking a taxi or the Garibaldi bus. The Garibaldi bus operates a fixed route through Avalon from the Catalina Express Terminal to the Via Casino Archway. The bus stops at a couple of points on Metropole Avenue, two of which are very close to the new museum building. Click here for more information.
Get directionsHow much does it cost?
Adults
$18.00
Children
$18.00
Discount
Seniors & military $15.00
Free Under
15 years with paid adult!
Last Updates
2023
Catalina Island Museum FAQ’s
Grab something to eat in the area before or after your visit - there are plenty of places!
Photography by the public is allowed unless otherwise posted.
The shop is filled with apparel, books, jewelry, posters, home goods and a host of other great gifts and souvenirs to take home, related to Santa Catalina Island history
Discounted admission rates are offered for groups of 15 or more.
Both levels of the museum building are wheelchair accessible!
All children 15 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult.
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