The 10 Best Museums in Santa Monica, California (CA)

bG gallery specializes in accomplished artists who have crossed traditionally contentious art ideologies including expressive-conceptual, insider-outsider, high-low and figurative-abstract.

Adamm's represents over 180 of America's best glass artists. We have the largest selection of art glass in Southern California. Here you will find hand-blown vases, sculptures, perfume bottles, paperweights and platters. In addition, we have a wonderful selection of kaleidoscopes and jewelry, both art glass, and gemstones in silver and gold. We ship worldwide. Adamm's is world-renowned for their custom-stained and leaded, beveled and etched glass as well as expert restorations.

Ten Women Gallery on Montana Ave. is a co-op of 24 local female artists. We specialize in handcrafted art including illustration, painting, jewelry, ceramics, photography, apparel, leather goods, art glass, metal art, cards, books and so much more. Open every day 12-6. Shop online and enjoy free shipping! Curbside and in store pickup available.

Originally established in 1974 as the Douglas Museum and Library, the Museum first opened in 1979 at 3200 Airport Avenue. The Museum was founded by Donald Douglas Jr, the second President of the Douglas Aircraft Company. Construction began on the new Museum in early 2010 and the Museum celebrated its grand opening to the public in the new building on February 25, 2012. The Museum collection consists of the many original artifacts related to the Douglas Aircraft Company, a variety of exhibits, aviation art, and features an array of aircraft from a Wright Flyer replica!

Victorian mansion museum filled with dolls, dollhouses and other collectible items; high tea is also served.

We miss our Beach House community and hope you and your loved ones are well. In light of the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting budget crisis, the Beach House summer will be different than in years past. A notable change at the Beach House includes the pool closure through June 2021, and the Splash Pad and Playground closures until further notice. We are as heartbroken as you may be about these extended closures, and are re-imagining the Beach House as a restorative public space with recreational and cultural programming. For more information on what’s open at the Beach House and to sign up for our newsletter, visit annenbergbeachhouse.com. Please stay tuned!

At PAINT:LAB, we provide a space for people to express themselves and explore their creativity through the medium of paint. We are happy to provide a space for people to paint without the hassle of setting up a studio in their homes. Our staff consists of experienced local artists who provide a fun, fulfilling, and creative environment for our customers. Are you looking to improve your skills? Take one of our workshops! We offer two-hour workshops for those who wish to improve their skills, or brush up on their techniques. Our goal is to allow both painters and non-painters alike the opportunity of discovering the artist within. Join us today!

The Santa Monica History Museum has been preserving and promoting the history of the Santa Monica Bay area since 1975. Our exhibit galleries and interactive exhibits are an exciting and fun way to bring history alive and explore the fascinating past of our beloved city. In addition to exhibits, we offer historical photo reprint sales, research services, free lectures throughout the year, free monthly workshops for children, and free tours to school and youth groups.

REVOLVER Gallery is a Los Angeles-based art gallery with a one-artist program focusing on the life and work of the pioneer of pop art, Andy Warhol. With over 200 original prints and paintings in its collection. Revolver Gallery has the largest “gallery-owned” Warhol collection worldwide. Revolver Gallery contextualizes the artist’s body of work and historical significance through outreach, strategic partnerships with leading institutions, and curating international Warhol exhibitions.