MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage is to collect, preserve and recognize Arcadia's heritage; to create a shared identity for a diverse community; and to celebrate the City's rich history with exhibits and educational programs that will encourage community involvement.
Admission to the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage is FREE!
Open Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 4pm (closed 12pm to 1pm for lunch)
Closed Sunday and Monday
DONATION GUIDELINES
NO WALK-INS ALLOWED
- If you would like to donate an object to the museum, you must schedule a meeting with the Curator, Stevy Acevedo. A minimum of two weeks advance noticed is required.
- Please note that only items related to Arcadia history and heritage will be considered for donation. Documenting, cataloguing, preserving and storing artifacts is very costly and the museum is limited in resources and space. Items are declined if they do not meet the museum’s collecting criteria, if the museum already owns duplicates or owns similar representations, or if condition is poor.
- Accepting items simply because they are “old” is not enough, no matter how fascinating they might be.
- The Curator will decide what will be accepted for consideration. All possible donations must also be approved by the Director of Library and Museum.
- The museum does not accept temporary loans in the Museum collections because of liability.
- The Curator will provide two copies of a "Deed of Gift" - a form that legally and irrevocably transfers ownership to the museum. One copy is retained by the museum, while the other is retained by the donor for his/her records. The Deed of Gift is the donor’s official gift receipt and may be used as proof of donation for tax purposes.
- You are more than welcome to make a financial donation directly to the Gilb Museum at any time.
ARCADIA MUSEUM COMMISSION
Adopted May 1, 2002 by the Arcadia Museum Commission.
Volunteer & Internships
Volunteering is a great way to become involved in the Arcadia community and learn about local history. Volunteers are a valuable resource at the Gilb Museum and there are many opportunities to develop skills in event planning, customer service, and working with historical collections.
Teen Volunteer Application: OPEN
Adult Volunteer Application: OPEN
Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internship 2026
Deadline to apply is March 31
Curatorial and Exhibitions Internship
The Getty Marrow Curatorial and Exhibitions Intern will support the mission of the Gilb Museum by working alongside the Curator. The intern will provide key support for the inventory of the Museum’s collection through the Gilb Museum’s database, CatalogIt. The intern will learn research techniques, the process of accessioning, cataloging, and digitizing historical collections. The major project for this internship will consist of researching information and building a temporary exhibit. In addition, the intern will gain administrative experience and will engage with members of the Arcadia community.
Candidates should have a background in history, art history, liberal arts, communication, anthropology, photography, ethnic and cultural studies, geography or in a similar field. Excellent computer and communication skills are required. The intern will work 40 hours a week, Tuesday through Saturday, from 8:00am–5:00pm, with a 1 hour lunch, for 10 consecutive weeks.
To apply, submit a cover letter, Resume/ CV, and include 'Getty Marrow Curatorial and Exhibitions Internship’ in the subject line to the Curator, Stevy Acevedo, at sacevedo@arcadiaca.gov
Education and Public Engagement Internship
With the guidance of the Gilb Museum’s Education Coordinator, the Education and Public Engagement intern will learn valuable skills in research, lesson planning, marketing, and event coordination. The intern will participate in facilitating the Museum’s Summer Enrichment Program held in the month of July. The intern will ensure the program runs smoothly. In addition, they will gain marketing and outreach experience by engaging with diverse members of the Arcadia community.
Candidates should have a background in history, art education, education, liberal arts, child development, communication, anthropology, or be in pursuance of a teaching credential. Excellent computer and communication skills are required. The intern will work 40 hours a week, Tuesday through Saturday, from 8:00am – 5:00pm, with a 1 hour lunch, for 10 consecutive weeks.
To apply, submit a cover letter, Resume/ CV, and include ‘Getty Marrow Education and Public Engagement Internship’ in the subject line to the Museum Education Coordinator, Lauren Porras, at lporras@arcadiaca.gov
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