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

  1. 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 notice is required.
  2. 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.
  3. Accepting items simply because they are “old” is not enough, no matter how fascinating they might be.
  4. The Curator will decide what will be accepted for consideration. All possible donations must also be approved by the Director of Library and Museum.
  5. The museum does not accept temporary loans in the Museum collections because of liability.
  6. 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.
  7. You are more than welcome to make a financial donation directly to the Gilb Museum at any time.

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.

Please note that teens must be at least 13 years old to be able to volunteer at the Gilb Museum.

Teen Volunteer Application: Closed
Adult Volunteer Application: Closed 

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