Welcome to the Catalina Island Museum!

For more than 50 years, the Catalina Island Museum has collected, preserved and presented the rich cultural heritage of Santa Catalina Island for visitors from all over the world to enjoy.  Situated on the ground floor of Avalon’s historic Casino Building, the Catalina Island Museum invites you to discover more than 7,000 years of history through dozens of engaging and visually exciting exhibits.

Ever wondered what it’s like to live on an island? Who discovered Santa Catalina? Who are the rich-and-famous people who have lived here throughout the decades? Our knowledgeable staff and guides will help you understand the unique history of our special island and get the most out of your visit here.  Join us for a walking tour through Avalon and learn about our historic structures, our exciting attractions and the beautiful tile you’ll see throughout our charming city.  Arrange for your group to get a special lecture or tour tailored to your needs.  Attend a lecture, workshop or special event to get a personal perspective of island history.  Take a piece of Catalina home with you from our gift shop.

Discover Catalina at the Catalina Island Museum!

Thank you, everyone!  We raised over $41,000 that night, shared Catalina history with the world...and laughed a lot along the way.  It's not too late to watch! The whole
event is posted here!

Please support the Museum through the Telethon.
You can donate online NOW!

Watch Bruce Belland, co-writer of "26 Miles" perform with our Singing Contest Winners!

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And the Winner is....

Listen to this fabulous group of ladies that won our
26 Miles Singing Contest!  Click here to learn more!

                                 
Hollywood's Magic Isle open through early January!

Did you know you can support for the Museum every time you search the internet or shop online?

Goodsearch.com is a new search engine that donates about a penny per search to the organization you designate.  Just start at www.goodsearch.com and be sure to enter the Catalina Island Museum as the charity you wish to support. Then use it just as you would any search engine!

When you shop online try ShopforMuseums.com,
a nationally-recognized fundraising program.  At no extra cost to you, shop online at over 300 national stores.  Simply start at www.ShopforMuseums.com, sign in, select the Catalina Island Museum from the list, and start shopping at the store of your choice!
 

For more information how you can support the Museum, visit Support CIM.