Fantasy into Art: The Avalon Casino Murals of John Gabriel Beckman

February 4, 2012 - June 17, 2012

"Fantasy into Art" is the first major exhibition dedicated to the murals of the Avalon Casino, which were executed by the artist John Gabriel Beckman in 1929.

Gimme Some Lovin`: The Spencer Davis Group

June 30, 2012 - August 22, 2012

The "British Invasion" of the 1960s included "The Spencer Davis Group" best known for introducing a sound derived from the soulful blues of the American South.

A Democratic Dream: William Wrigley, Jr. and Catalina Island

August 31, 2012 - November 26, 2012

"A Democratic Dream" is the first exhibition dedicated to the life of William Wrigley, Jr. and his development of Catalina Island as a restful haven for all of America`s citizens.

First Line of Defense: Catalina Island and World War II

Opens December 7, 2012

"First Line of Defense" explores Catalina Island`s importance to the strategic defense of the United States during World War II.

Celebrity Playground: Hollywood`s Favorite Island

November 12, 2011 - January 29, 2012

Relive Catalina Island`s glory days in "Celebrity Playground" - an exhibition that presents the Catalina Island Museum`s extensive archive of material related to the many celebrities who played and worked on Hollywood`s favorite island.

Before She Was Marilyn: Marilyn Monroe on Catalina Island

August 6, 2011 - October 31, 2011

Before She Was Marilyn: Marilyn Monroe on Catalina Island is the first major exhibition documenting the year Marilyn Monroe lived on Catalina Island. Through diary entries, letters and photographs that have never before been assigned to Marilyn Monroe`s life on the island, the exhibition reveals a playful, even girlish Norma Jeane Dougherty.

Yesterday and Today: The Beatles and Eric Clapton as Photographed by Pattie Boyd

May 7, 2011 - July 31, 2011

Exhibiting over 50 photographs that are rarely seen together, "Yesterday and Today: The Beatles and Eric Clapton as Photographed by Pattie Boyd" was organized by Ms. Boyd for a special exhibition at the Catalina Island Museum.

The Boys in Blue: Cubs Spring Training on Catalina Island 1921-1951

February 5, 2011 - April 30, 2011

"The Boys in Blue" presents the Catalina Island Museum`s extensive collection of Cubs` programs, rosters, uniforms, film footage and photographs. Visit this unique exhibition and live the glory days of Cubbies baseball!