California Oil Museum

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1001 E Main St
Santa Paula, CA 93060

The California Oil Museum in Santa Paula, CA, is situated in the original 1890s headquarters of the Union Oil Company, offering visitors a glimpse into Ventura County's rich history, commerce, and culture. With interactive displays, artifacts, and a working 19th century drilling rig, the museum explores both the historical significance of the oil industry and contemporary themes in energy and earth science.

The museum features a variety of permanent and rotating exhibits, alongside the Energy Education Lab, which provides engaging STEM activities for all ages. Additionally, the California Oil Museum encourages community involvement through memberships, volunteer opportunities, and educational programs aimed at inspiring future generations.

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Brittany J.
8/1/2021

Wanting to escape the heat of the Valley, we made an impromptu trip up to Santa Paula, where it was a good 15 degrees cooler this weekend. We started at a cidery and sampled some brew. Then it...

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Janine D.
10/13/2019

This is a great little museum! Housed in the historic Union Oil Building, this museum offers a wealth of information regarding the history of oil exploration in California, the many ways that...

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Lianne K.
7/14/2018

One of three well-done museums in downtown Santa Paula, the California Oil Museum is worth a visit. As one of the exhibits points out, oil/petroleum products are a huge part of our lives, going...

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Valerie Deanna C.
5/22/2018

I have an ISTJ scientist type friend who likes facts and boring stuff...and he suggested this place. Not wanting to always lead the weekend excursions of the group, I gave in and did what he and...

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Michael T.
4/21/2018

We take part in the Passport 2 History (look it up if you don't know about it) and three of the passport museums are within walking distance of each other in Santa Paula! So my son and I took a...

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