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Leonis Adobe Museum
23537 Calabasas Rd, Calabasas, CA 91302, United States
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La
Review №1

Really fun! A little dangerous so you have to be careful, scary at first since its pretty narrow and steep.Definitely worth visiting.You have to be kind of quiet thought since it is in a residential area.

Sa
Review №2

It had alot of cool stuff the animals were a plus they had chickens turkeys, cats, horses long horned cows, sheep goats, etc.... the staff was very helpful and told us the history of the adobe museum which was pretty interesting. It was extremely hot this day but it was very nice. I would definitely return. You can take your kids or you can go alone with friends or family, youll love it. They also have a very pretty garden.

Yv
Review №3

Had a lovely afternoon at the historical Leone’s Adobe in Calabasas. I hadn’t been there in years, not since my children were little!

El
Review №4

Located right in the middle of Calabasas town center this little museum is pretty impressive. Not only the house itself is interesting but the grounds have a barn with animals like sheep who actually bare babies, barn cats, cattle, goats, chickens, turkeys and Guinea fowl. Also on display is a variety of farm machinery from the times long gone. I would recommend visiting here and another historical site in the area on the same day. King Gillette Ranch is only 20 minutes drive from here. Adamson House is about 35 minutes away. This way you get the wide scope of and feel for what people lived like over one hundred years ago.

Al
Review №5

Best part is petting and feeding the animals.

Ma
Review №6

This a good place for a school fleid trip. I want with a schoo.l I found it real educational In past history. The only thing some of the staff is a little rude and pushy.

Bo
Review №7

A facinating piece of history. Youll come away with a clear view of what California was like prior to industrialization. The docents are friendly and extremely knowledgeable. A great place to bring visitors from out of state or your kids.

Ro
Review №8

First visit at this place and we enjoy merci

Ye
Review №9

Great experience from the history

Do
Review №10

Lovely museum. Worth visiting.

Mi
Review №11

Im always looking for interesting places to go with my toddler, and we have been frequenting the Leonis Adobe for years now. The staff is super friendly! Shout out to our favorite guide, Tomu (I hope I spelled that right)! My son loves water fountains, and there is one right before you even enter, which he loves. I should mention there is free parking.When you go in the first little house there is a gift shop and some museum items about the property. This is where you pay. It is by donation, but you can get a season pass for only $40! They are only open Fridays during the week (and weekends I think in addition to special events). I do wish they were open more. You can buy goat or chicken food for only a dollar.Outside there are many things to look at. The animals are of course a favorite! They have sheep, goats, various types of chickens, turkeys, roosters, two ver large horses and some very impressive texas long horns! There are also many things to look at on the property, including the actual Leonis Adobe Museum which you can walk through. This is where my toddler got tons of practice going up and down the strais! haha.My son loves the giant triangle that he can hit, the water pump that he can no do by himself and he loves walking up the giant stairs to what was some of the workers quarters. While on one hand I could see folks coming here and think its not a ton of stuff compared to other large museums... for a small museum there is actually a ton to explore! There are a bunch of little displays and rooms all around for the kids to explore. Theres also just a nice big space when my toddler was more into running around and I was crazy bored of parks and playgrounds. There are also cats that walk around that he loves to look at.So if youre in LA with kids and havent explored this yet... do yourself a favor and get over here next Friday!ps... They also have a large garden around the corner that we actually havent even done yet! Get a coffee in the coffee shop in the back of The Peddlers Fork across the street!

Pa
Review №12

Jaunita is amazing! So wonderful to talk to and experience her love of the museum.

De
Review №13

Good to visit if you are going on 101 . Its small but packed with different animals , kids wi Enjoy . 30 minutes time pass .

To
Review №14

Great history and a great place to visit with family.

Al
Review №15

My paternal Great-grandmother, actually lived here as a little girl! Ive gotten to visit twice, once when I was 8 & again when I was 12. Both times my Nana (grandma) went with us & told us the history she knew about the house & about how it was, for my Great Nana growing up there! I absolutely LOVE everything about this place & all the history; its wonderful! I definitely plan on bringing my sons there someday! (Btw, my grandmas maiden name was Orsua)

El
Review №16

Great place with good history

Vi
Review №17

Fun local museum for my two girls. Right off the freeway in Calabasas, and within walking distance to shopping and great food. The animals at the Adobe were a plus. Staff very friendly and extremely knowledgeable on the Adobe and local history. A must visit for any local or tourist traveling through Calabasas. Very well maintained ground and artifacts.

Ma
Review №18

The museum actually combines two in one: the actual Leonis Adobe plus the house of Leonis friends that was brought to here from LA and thus saved from destruction. The old ladies working at the place are just adorable! The history of the ranch is very interesting and dramatic, but I would recommend you to make your own research about it. The story of Miguel Leonis, the Frenchment who came to California to pursuit his dreams, as did Millions of others, would make a wonderful Hollywood movie. At adobe area, there are a cute little garden, a tiny fountain, a horses, a very friendly sheep and goats, a lot of the authentic old stuff enough to imagine how people lived a hundred years ago.

Gl
Review №19

Great museum and the animals are awesome, really cool place

Er
Review №20

Went with a field trip. Loved it.

Su
Review №21

Such a fun, historic place. Nice during the week in the afternoon.

Un
Review №22

Very interesting and educational museum, excellent docentes

Of
Review №23

I really enjoyed the visit there, which takes you 150 years back, to the days of the western movies, when all the area was pretty wild.I also wrote a post, describing this lovely museum, and you are invited there as well, but it cant be linked here.

Si
Review №24

Really fascinating history - love the house and seeing the farm animals. A lovely morning out.

Mi
Review №25

Great people great stuff good prices

Al
Review №26

Went there with my class for a field trip, it was all how to live in the 1800s! So many hands on things

Ga
Review №27

As Los Angeles City Cultural Landmark #1, the Leonis Adobe Museum is dedicated to restoring, preserving, and sharing the last of the old west. Here, you can experience California ranch life of the late 1800s…visit a Victorian-style early Los Angeles home… see what a jail was like in the Wild West…enjoy a picnic in picturesque Calabasas Park with its antique ironwork and lovely gardens.The Leonis Adobe was the home of Miguel Leonis, known as the King of Calabasas. The museum features his authentically furnished two-story Monterey-style adobe with original buildings, period livestock, gardens and a vineyard--all part of Leonis recreated ranch where he once ruled the territory.The Leonis Adobe Museum offers Public Tours, Educational Field Trips, Group Tours, Scout Tours and Ground Rentals. Memberships are also available with many benefits. Special Events are held throughout the year. The Leonis Adobe is a California legend you wont want to miss!

To
Review №28

The Guides are wonderful and they are not all a bunch of old ladies.

Di
Review №29

I went on a field trip in 4th grade its awesome

bi
Review №30

Museums always worth to visit

Ja
Review №31

Nice history

Sy
Review №32

Great dosons

Ke
Review №33

An immensely fun and educational experience.

Ez
Review №34

A fun site and a lot to do. Located next to the Sagebrush Cantina and the Calabasas Park, this location has a lot of history and interaction.

Ni
Review №35

Very interesting and cultural

An
Review №36

Docents were soso

Da
Review №37

Karen I’m sorry

Ni
Review №38

Knowledgeable

Le
Review №39

It was really fun

Jo
Review №40

Great educational experience

Do
Review №41

Very beutiful

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  • Address:23537 Calabasas Rd, Calabasas, CA 91302, United States
  • Site:http://www.leonisadobemuseum.org/
  • Phone:+1 818-222-6511
Categories
  • Local history museum
  • Historical place museum
  • History museum
  • Ranch
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:Closed
  • Friday:1–4pm
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:Closed
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Restaurant:No
Crowd
  • Family friendly:Yes
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