Capitola Museum

Synonym: 
capitola-museum

Capitola Sunset Newsletters

Capitola Sunset is the historical museum newsletter, which is published each season. 

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A Brief History of Capitola

The Capitola Historical Museum acknowledges that it stands upon the ancestral homeland of the Aptos, Casjataca (Kai-ya-stah-ka) and Uypi peoples

A Brief History of Capitola 

by Carolyn Swift - former Director, Capitola Historical Museum

Be an ambassador for Capitola!

Summary:

The Capitola Historical Museum preserves and promotes the history of Capitola through creating exhibitions, maintaining a collection of historic photographs and artifacts, conducting oral histories, and participating in special events. We are always looking for museum volunteer Museum Docents to help keep the doors open!

The purpose of this volunteer position is to support the operation of the museum and promote museum activities. Our volunteers are the face of the museum and ambassadors to the community. Museum volunteers can contribute in several ways.

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About Us

The Capitola Historical Museum acknowledges that it stands upon the ancestral homeland of the Aptos, Casjataca (Kai-ya-stah-ka) and Uypi peoples

Location and Hours

The admission free Capitola Historical Museum, located at 410 Capitola Avenue (next to Capitola City Hall), is open every Friday through Sunday from noon until 4:00 p.m. 

The 2025 Exhibition is ...

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The Capitola Historical Museum

The Capitola Historical Museum re-opens for the 2025 season on Friday, March 14th at noon with the new exhibition 

The Naughty Surf - Fashion Turning Points in Capitola 1860s-1960s

Throughout 2025 the admission free Capitola Historical Museum will be open every Friday through Sunday from noon until 4:00 p.m. 

 

 

If you have questions, please contact us at 831-464-0322

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Capitola Museum Contact Information

For research questions, call or email Deborah Osterberg, Museum Curator

410 Capitola Avenue
Capitola, CA 95010
831-464-0322
capitolamuseum@gmail.com

Museum Hours:

The Museum will be open to the public from noon until 4:00 p.m., Friday through Sunday, until January 1, 2023.

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