The Historical Society of Long Beach is the home to the history of this old and colored city. Besides the varied exhibitions they put on during the course of the year, they host a great cemetery tour each year, bringing residents to life, and are home to an extensive archive. If you have some time, whether traveling through or living in the area, take some time and drop by.

I enjoyed looking around at the historical society. Unfortunately there was limited staffing present. And, unfortunately, I probably know more about Long Beach history than most of those people.

Engaging exhibits with free entry (donation box feeding encouraged). Also a good place for scholarly research about the city.

Ok,my husband liked it, very boring for me. My husband is originally from Long Beach.

Stopped by here friday evening during the First Friday Bixby Knolls event. Great place to visit and the staff here was very knowledgeable and excited to share their knowledge. Current exhibit on water in Long Beach provided context on the changing landscape and evolving facilities to suit the needs of the community from early settlers, to the war efforts to present day. Lots of historical pictures capturing the changes.

1st time there... it was a GREAT EXPERIENCE learning bout all these great Women come to be & timelines how Long Beach became LONG BEACH. It was a SPECIAL for empowering WOMEN.

Water Changes Everything exhibit just opened. Information on our waterways yesterday and today. I learned how much our shoreline has changed and why we did what we did.

Went to make a donation. In the middle of putting in new display but looks interesting. Might want to call to make sure they have a display up.

Horrible, horrible people in there. The mask mandate had ended in Long Beach 2 weeks prior to me going to pay a visit. When I walked in the door I was set upon immediately by some man Karen demanding that I put a face mask on. I informed him that the mask mandate was over with And that I was not going to wear one. Within a couple of minutes he unleashes the Uber Karen on me. She demands that I put a face mask on as well, I once again had to school them On the end of mask mandates in Long Beach. She then tries to lecture me that this institution still requires them and asked if I am a member of the historical society? (Totally a ridiculous question) I told her I had been up until a year ago and that I would never renew my membership because of the messed up treatment I was receiving in there. I was there to buy some old photos in the gift shop. It was very cult like in there and I don't recommend anyone go there unless they are prepared to still play the covid charade. By the way I was the only customer in the store at the time and wasn't anywhere near anyone until they started haranguing me.( Not that it mattered).

It is a great place to visit for special events and there is always something new to learn about the history of Long Beach.

It is a treasure trove of historical information. It makes you proud to be part of Long Beach.