Historical Society of Long Beach Email Format
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
The Historical Society of Long Beach is a cultural nonprofit organization that collects, preserves, and presents the history of its local area through galleries, exhibits, programs, a research center, and an archive located in the Bixby Knolls neighborhood of Long Beach, California. Its work connects residents with the past and fosters a broader understanding of Long Beach’s neighborhoods, city, and place in a wider context, while offering an inclusive community narrative. The organization operates within the museums, historical sites, and zoos sector and serves the public interested in local history, heritage, and community education, with activities designed to engage visitors and researchers in exploring what makes Long Beach unique. Based in Long Beach, it maintains a small staff supplemented by volunteers to support its gallery, research, and archival activities, and occasionally participates in collaborations such as partnerships with local partners to host discussions and exhibits about regional history and sustainability.