Last updated: 12/7/2011
Torrance, California
Address
1345 Post Avenue
Torrance, CA 90501
phone: 310-328-5392
web: www.torrancehistoricalsociety.org

Hours

See the our Contact Us page on the website for the latest information on Museum hours. The Museum is closed on the weekends of Mother's Day and Father's Day, and the holiday weekends of Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and the week of Christmas through New Year's Day, unless a special event is scheduled. Please call the Museum to verify hours. Special hours can be arranged for private tours or research. Please contact the Museum directly at (310) 328-5392.

Admissions

The Torrance Historical Society and Museum is open free to the public.

Staff

Kurt Weideman
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Ann Strong
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Description

The Torrance Historical Society and Museum was founded in 1973, and the Museum opened its doors in 1979. The purpose of the Torrance Historical Society is to promote interest in and education in the history of Torrance and the San Pedro Rancho; to promote historical research in Torrance; to collect, acquire, preserve, conserve and make available records, data, photographs, oral history, and related documents and information bearing on the history of Torrance through the operation of a museum and archives.

Mission

The Historical Society's mission includes the promotion of history through a Plaque Program, by placing bronze plaques on significant historic landmarks throughout our community. This program is widely recognized, and has been ongoing for the past 20 years.

History

The Torrance Historical Society and Museum was founded in 1973, and the Museum opened its doors in 1979. The purpose of the Torrance Historical Society is to promote interest in and education in the history of Torrance and the San Pedro Rancho; to promote historical research in Torrance; to collect, acquire, preserve, conserve and make available records, data, photographs, oral history, and related documents and information bearing on the history of Torrance through the operation of a museum and archives.

Artifact Collections

archives, costumes, furniture, historic site, history, photography, prints/drawing, international doll collection

Educational Programs

exhibitions, children's classes, lectures, gala events, research, guided tours, outreach to schools, fundraising events

ADA

restrooms

on-street parking

Parking
Exhibitions
Museum Events
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