MONTEREY HISTORY AND ART ASSOCIATION

MONTEREY, CA

The Monterey History and Art Association is a non-profit organization founded in 1931 with the mission to preserve, interpret, and promote the cultural and natural history of Monterey County. It is located in the historic Custom House Plaza in downtown Monterey, California.

The association operates several museums and historic sites, including the Custom House, the Pacific House Museum, the First Brick House Museum, the Stevenson House Museum, and the Maritime Museum. These museums showcase the rich history and cultural heritage of Monterey, from its early Native American inhabitants to its Spanish, Mexican, and American periods.

The Custom House, built in 1827, is the oldest government building in California and was the site of the state's first custom house. The Pacific House, built in 1847, is a Victorian-era mansion that served as a hotel and later as a school. The First Brick House, built in 1847, is the oldest brick house in California and was once the residence of the first American Consul to Monterey, Thomas Larkin. The Stevenson House, built in 1830, is the former home of Robert Louis Stevenson and his wife Fanny.

The Maritime Museum exhibits a collection of over 6,000 artifacts and documents that illustrate the maritime history of Monterey Bay, from the indigenous peoples who first inhabited the area to the commercial fishing industry of the early 20th century.

The Monterey History and Art Association also sponsors educational programs, lectures, and events, and offers research services to scholars, students, and the general public. It is a vital cultural institution that helps to preserve and promote the unique history and heritage of Monterey County.

MONTEREY HISTORY AND ART ASSOCIATION is a History Museum in MONTEREY CA. US MID #8400602218

The museum is classed as HST (History Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 269,747 from tax period 201209 (YYYYMM).

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• telephone: 4083755740

MONTEREY HISTORY AND ART ASSOCIATION
5 CUSTOM HOUSE PLAZA
MONTEREY
CA
93940-2430

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