A small and interesting museum. It has several nice collection of objects and a pretty botanical garden out back. The whole thing can be taken in in under 30 minutes

We learned of the Pleasant Valley Historical Society Museum & Botanical Gardens via the Passport 2 History. We visited this the same day as the Oxnard Historical Farm Park and the Reyes Adobe, and this was the highlight for the day! When rating places, I really try to be fair and look at something based on how close theyre reaching their potential. Full disclosure... this is a small museum, but I feel like theyre really doing their best to make it as good as it can be.For the space, they have a lot of cool artifacts and antiques displayed. Well displayed at that! It goes mostly chronologically and also has some cool collections! They have an extensive collection of antiques phones and antiques clocks. There were some interesting hands on things to do... like we were able to play the organ! They also had an old WORKING telegraph! Ive seen these before, but Ive never been able to actually use it! Its little things like this that set this museum apart and made me give it 5 stars instead of 4. Disneyland or the Nature History Museum, this is not... but for a free, volunteer based museum... theyre really doing what they can to make it interesting. They really had a lot of interesting things!Another reason this gets `5 stars is that its not just the museum, but there is a cool botanical garden in the back that is a preserve for monarch butterflies and bees. It was actually wonderful! There are a bunch of scattered artifacts back there like an old school bell, a (giant) fruit brandy still, and more. There is a large gazebo and picnic tables, which would serve as a lovely place for a picnic lunch. While we didnt see the bees, we saw quite a lot of butterflies (my preference anyways)!!!Definitely make the trip to visit! there is even a pretty nice playground just a block down the street! Keep your expectations in tact. This is a small museum, but for a free museum, theyre doing a great job!!!

Its beautiful and lots to see. From the historical treasures inside to the native garden outside.

Attended a networking event at the museum and had a very enjoyable time. Joy Todd gave a wonderful talk about the history of Camarillo for nearly 2 hours. The little museum is very intimate and full of exhibits/artifacts from past generations of Camarillos founding families. A must visit location if you are a local area resident.

A lot of neat history along with historical photos and artifacts that came from the area. There is also a beautiful garden to walk around.

This is a small museum with Camarillo history. They have a botanical garden in back as well.

One of Camarillos GEMS!!! BEAUTIFUL, well maintained gardens. A place for a get together. You MUST visit!!!

Real nice place to visit but only open Saturdays & Sundays.

The museum of local history has a fascinating variety of artifacts and the grounds include a spacious botanical garden. For young or old, this is a rewarding place to visit. THANKS to the volunteers and local historians.

Great place to learn of history of Camarillo Oxnard and Ventura California. Quaint environment with well keep small botanical gardens for a lovely walk. Only open Saturday and Sunday 1-4pm. Volunteers of people 70yeats plus staff the museum and a rare treat to speak with these folks who are cheerful and delightful. This is a great small, lovely treat. Donations are welcome.

Very interesting and great people to meet!

This is a small museum with Camarillo history. They have a botanical garden in back as well.

Cool place with some interesting local history