Such a cool place and really underrated. The gift shop was really cool but it has been removed. Would be cool to see more resources going to a place like this. read more

Adventuring around town and came across this museum! What a fun place for children to explore and learn. They have interactive environments with a mock shopping area, bumble bee nest, outdoor garden, tractors and so much more. The guy at the front working was also so nice and informative when I asked alt of questions. Great place to go and learn a little about the history of agriculture! Has some great little items in the shop as well. Highly recommend for a family outing! Overall, 5/5 stars! read more

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My kids love the agriculture museum! We hadn't been here in a couple of months and they added a new area that feel like a very comfortable living room. They have books, crafts and you can take a picture and hang it up on the wall for others to see. I love that there's a lot of hands on things the kids can use to for playing and learning. They have a little area with a pretend farmers market that my kids absolutely love! There is also a very large garden area in the back and last time we were there they had a gardening box designed for kids to play and "plant" veggies. It's free for this year and hopefully it continues to be free, but they do need donations so if you can please consider donating to them. read more

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Touring around inland Ventura County for Farm Day yesterday we ended up at the Ag Museum. It was a great way for Sweet Granddaughter to play for a while as Dear Hubby and I got to chill out and reflect on our day out. The two women at the front desk were very welcoming. The museum presently has its admissions fees sponsored, so it's free to attend, but donations are welcome and I was happy to add to the their box for contributions. From there we were treated to bright, festive colors throughout for Dia de los Muertos displays. In the back room, past various historic farm vehicles, is a haven for kids. They have a Farmers Market area as a play space. SG picked a red apron from a rainbow of colors to choose from to start her tending-the-market adventure. Lots of faux fruits and veggies fill bins to "shop" from, and a replica cash register is there to ring up purchases. She had a blast there. There's also a transportation area with train set pieces, and assorted cars and trucks for kids to play with (which can turn into extended sessions), which SG also loved. Don't miss the outside garden area in back. Since our last visit several years ago this area has been developed into a plant outdoor space. Rock-lined paths meander through planted areas, with signs explaining what's happening in each area. Picnic tables offer a place to gather, rest, and take a break before the next activity. SG took to the corn hole game boards, and then became a sidewalk chalk artist. I wandered around the garden area and snapped some photos. Dear Hubby got to chill for a while, then helped with the chalk art. They stage various events here throughout the year. The restored agriculture warehouse is a great venue for many activities. It's a great resource for Ventura County! read more

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First off this is a great little museum. It has a tone of old farm equipment, and how it was used plus when it was used is displayed for each piece. They also have a hive of live bees, and many examples of food produced in Ventura county like honey, olive oil, and vinegar. Next there is mock farm store that a family was having a great time playing with. There were also several interesting art exhibits, including one wheee you could print a picture and add it to their wall. My only issue, is that most of the exhibits do not rotate, so you don't need to hit it again until you are showing visitors it. Also you can get through it in less than an hour read more

This museum is so cute, fun and informational. I happened to stumble in while they displayed large images displaying indigenous Mexican culture in Ventura County. Images were absolutely beautiful, you could feel the photographers passion and models energy. I was extremely excited to see "Los viejitos de Michoacán" and explain to my 10 year old why he was gifted a mask like that during his younger years and how that history is a part of us. My son was most excited about the garden and the corn growing outside. They also have a great play area for kids where they can play farmer's market. read more

This was our third stop on our Santa Paula "Passport 2 History" excursion. This museum is fantastic as they have a whole room with things for kids to do! And we're not just talking pressing buttons... They have a whole store set up where the kids can dress up, go shopping, put food in their carts, bring it to the check out, pay with play money... and more! There are toys, games, and many workstations where kids can play! The rest of the museums has large tractors and stuff like that, and they even had a tractor and horse and buggy set up for kids to go on! You could definitely spend a lot of time here if you let your kid just play. There's an outdoors area too. The gift shop was nice, but what I liked best is that they sell authentic, vintage citrus labels! The staff here was also wonderful and helpful. As good as some of the other museums we saw that day were... this was our favorite! PS. If you go here, you can get into the Ventura County Museum in Ventura free on the same day! We're so glad we did! read more

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Fun fun fun! After a quick and boring looksie at the art museum, we came to the agriculture museum. There is a fee for admission, but it was cheap. We paid $6 total for 2 people with AAA membership. Came across some interesting facts about Santa Paula and the surrounding agricultural areas. There were tractors and farming equipment on display. We really loved how interactive the museum was! So many signs that invite you to touch and play with items. Great place for kids as they have specially designed areas for play. You can dress up in farming clothing hehe! $6 well-spent! Peter and I had a great time!! read more

Agriculture Museum - The bee exhibit! - Museums Near Me - Santa Paula, California

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I swung by this museum with my 2 boys on 7/27/13 when I took the train to Santa Paula. It's an old barn-turned-museum which really incorporates the feel for the agricultural theme. Wish I had more time to stay at leisure, there are many kid stations throughout-love that! Kids can"mount" a saddle, see insects thru a telescope, drawing stations, try on clothing from past centuries, ride and sit on a tractor and horse drawn carriage. My favorite was the insect section, complete with a real life bee hive with glass panel!!! Little museum that packs a lot of info, very charming :-) Would like to revisit soon with more time :-) read more

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I loved my visit here, especially the outdoor garden in the back. Talk about being in my happy place! The garden was inviting and educational, and gave me so much inspiration for what we can do at home in our own backyard. I'll definitely be back! read more

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My wife and I sort of stumbled upon this while taking a self-guided walking tour of the area. The museum looks fairly small and unassuming from the outside, but is pretty large, exceptionally well organized, and clean on the inside. It'll cost you $3 to get in with your AAA discount, and it is worth every penny. On the inside, there are activity areas for kids, tractors galore (some you can even get on), a wonderful exhibit on crop dusting . . . and even live bees. Outside, out the back door, there are quite a few pieces of dilapidated farm equipment, and what looks like it used to be a working garden or education area. You can easily tour the entire place in an hour, and you will learn lots of interesting facts about Santa Paula and local agriculture. There is also a small gift area with local items and craft items as you walk in. If you're in the area, this is definitely a place to consider, as there is something that will interest everyone inside. read more

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Great beautiful place!! Would come back again. Lots of history here loved it. ...... . .. read more

Ribbon cutting was today - 9/25 They have done a nice job of putting the place together. There is a lot of farm equipment and stories of what is all used for. Also a lot of photo opportunities - a tractor you sit on, a cow, a saddle setup. I just wandered around, but I think the tours will be interesting. read more

Good little place to learn more about the area and its history. Price to get in was fair and there was enough to see and do to keep my kids interested for about 20 minutes. No staff walking around to explain anything in further detail, but it could have just been the time and day we were there. read more

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The adults are probably going to want to leave before the kids There was a live bee farm and lots of costumes that you can try on throughout the museum There was a great variety of items at the gift shop including but not limited to Jewelry Articles of clothing Rocks Trains And much, much, more read more

What a great place to learn about the past and present of Ventura County Agriculture. They have a great display of old tractors and equipment and how farming has evolved. They have hands on things for kids to get involved to learn where and how the food they eat is grown. They have a great display on the history of aerial agriculture with stories of cropdusters and how aerial aviation has changed through the years. They even have a video on what it's like to be in the cockpit of a cropduster. It's a must see. read more

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To many things to see around the inside of the building and activity for kids to explore and learn.

So fun! The kids had a blast and the backyard and the play kitchen area was a hit. They had so many cool old farming equipment ,was a little bummed that the beehive had been wiped out last year due to the heat wave ,will definitely come back when up and running read more

We hosted my daughter and son-in-law's wedding reception here last Saturday. You have to see it to know how cute it is. Big, barn-like and full of neat things. When used as a venue, much of the middle is cleared out. The small lights from the ceiling combined with our simple decorations to make a magical place in the evening. The employees are hospitable, helpful, and non-intrusive. The caterers are top-notch. We highly recommend this as a party venue. read more

This is a small, quaint museum. Do not expect to be here long, especially if you do not have kids. They had a surprising amount of things for kids to do. It was very cool and clean as well. read more

I don't know how they do it, but the Ag Museum provides so many fun activities and memorable experiences for the community FOR FREE. My toddler has enjoyed so much that has been offered and we always leave with great memories. We've been able to hold little baby chickens (she still talks about this all the time), pet miniature donkeys and ponies, sit with Santa, watch beautiful dancers dance, get our faces painted, enter pie eating contests, make reindeer food, sit and play on vintage tractors, play grocery store, etc etc etc. This has all been for free too! I wish this museum existed in Ventura, but the short drive is no issue when we get to experience so much. Thank you for providing such awesome memories for my little girl. Oh, and I can't say enough about how accommodating and wonderful the staff/volunteers who work there are. They are always so helpful and greet us with a smile every time we walk in. If I could give 20 stars, I would in a heartbeat. We love the Agriculture Museum. read more

I've lived in Santa Paula for the past couple years and driven by this museum everyday, always wanting to stop by. I finally went recently with my daughter and surprisingly, I had a lot of fun! It's really small, but if you're a history buff, you would enjoy and appreciate the history of agriculture of Ventura County. Lots of cool stuff and tonssss of educational material in the whole building. They also have a gift store with goodies and local products. I'd definitely go back cuz they often change up the the educational areas and play area for the kids. read more

My young kids and I have been coming to the Ag museum every few months since it opened 4-ish years ago. It's a great place for kids and grown-ups. Their educational exhibits are always changing, the agricultural art is outstanding, the staff is kind and helpful, and the historic building is amazing! Lots of fun things to do and see. Definitely a hidden gem in the heart of Santa Paula. read more