History, Arts & Culture

Located upstairs in the famous Pea Soup Andersen’s Restaurant, this historical room offers a glimpse into the history of Buellton, the Buell Family, and what was once known as…

This collection was started over fifty years ago by the late Jack Mendenhall and is carried on today by his son and daughter in law, Mark and Vickie.

The Discovery Museum is fun for all ages, with 13,000 square feet of “please touch” exhibits, weekly programs and special events that explore us, the valley, the world, and be…

The SYV Children’s Museum is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to building an outdoor Children’s Museum in the Santa Ynez Valley, providing enriching outdoor play opportunities for…

The mission of Community Clayworks is to foster a love of ceramic arts and support a clay community in the Santa Ynez valley.

The Elverhøj Museum is devoted to the history of Solvang, the Danish-American pioneer spirit, the colorful heritage of Denmark, and the arts.

Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875), is considered the “father of the modern fairy tale.” “The Ugly Duckling”, “The Little Mermaid”, “The Emperor’s New Clothes” and “The Princ…

Founded in 1787, the La Purisima Mission land holdings once covered nearly 470 square miles. Bordered by the Santa Maria River in the North and the Gaviota coastline in the So…

The Mission was founded on September 17, 1804 by Father Estevan Tapis, and was named in honor of Saint Agnes, an early Christian martyr of the fourth century.

Explore the history from the early Chumash Indians through the 20th-century. The museum also boasts the largest collection of American made horse-drawn carriages in the Wester…

Just minutes away, this unique motorcycle museum displays a collection of vintage and rare motorcycles, as well as European race bikes.

Located in the heart of Solvang, this museum offers a wonderful display of wildlife and natural areas in an artistic way. This multi-level museum is for all ages and is a must…