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Santa Ynez Chumash Museum and Cultural Center

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Admission from $15. Open Thursday-Sunday 10:00 am-5:00 pm.

About Santa Ynez Chumash Museum and Cultural Center

The Santa Ynez Chumash Museum and Cultural Center tells the history and living culture of the Chumash people through exhibits, ancient artifacts, and modern-day traditions spanning over 8,000 years. Visitors explore displays that document how ancestors lived in the region and trace the tribe's journey to become a thriving nation. The museum features exhibits on Chumash language, including the Samala language, and showcases cultural preservation efforts. A notable display includes a California condor, the last female living wild in 1986 before entering a captive breeding program. The museum grounds, designed by renowned architect Johnpaul Jones who created the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian, feature main structures oriented westward to honor the Chumash's identity as guardians of the west gate. A complete visit typically requires two or more hours. The museum is located in Santa Ynez and operates Thursday through Sunday.

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Admission

  • Adult (18-64)
    Adult
    $15
  • Teen (13-17)
    Youth
    $12
  • Child (3-12)
    Child
    $10
  • Toddler (0-2)
    Infant
    Free
  • Seniors (65+)
    Senior
    $12
  • Active Military (w/ID)
    Military
    $12
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