Free Admission Sunday at Santa Monica History Museum - see INFO below. The Santa Monica History Museums mission is to collect, preserve and share the history of the Santa Monica Bay Area for generations to come. Since 1975 weve been sharing the rich, diverse history of the Santa Monica Bay Area. We are committed to serving the community by providing access to dynamic exhibitions highlighting the depth and complexity of our collective history along with our extensive collection of historical objects and an exceptional image archive. We offer ongoing programming, pop-up exhibitions and community events. We believe museums are for everyone and history belongs to all of us. More Info below.