The
Catalina Island Museum celebrates the Island's rich cultural heritage.
Current exhibits include an award-winning exhibit featuring the
romantic era of Catalina's steamships, Native Americans, a large
relief map of the Island, Avalon's evolution into a resort community,
Catalina pottery and tile, early communication, sportfishing, the
Chicago Cubs spring training, and much more!
Events
include an annual Silent Film Benefit in June, Catalina Pottery
& Tile Extravaganza and Exhibit during the month of September,
an annual display of beautiful plein air paintings October - December,
the holiday open house at the Inn on Mt. Ada in early December,
and locally broadcast Telethon in late February.
Our Museum Store features a wonderful selection of items to remember
Catalina by: books, videos, nautical items, and a fabulous selection
of fun and educational children's items.
Research facilities are available by appointment: 310.510.2414.
Please ask for our Curator.
We're open all year round: Daily 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. April-December,
Closed Thursdays January - March. Closed Christmas Day. Admission:
$4.00 Adults, $3.00 Seniors, $1.00 children. We are located
in the world famous Casino Building, ground floor, facing the
bay.
The Catalina Island Museum is a private nonprofit organization that
relies on a variety of sources for funding. We were founded in 1953
and are dedicated to preserving the history of Catalina Island.
Contact Information: Catalina Island Museum, PO
Box 366, Avalon, CA 90704. Phone: 310.510.2414 Fax: 310.510.2780
Events
include an annual Silent Film Benefit in June, Catalina Pottery
& Tile Extravaganza and Exhibit during the month of September,
an annual display of beautiful plein air paintings October - December,
the holiday open house at the Inn on Mt. Ada in early December,
and locally broadcast Telethon in late February.