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Carriage and Western Art Museum of Santa Barbara
Type: Free Attractions, History Museums, Museums
10Best Says
This free, photogenic museum features historical carriages and carriage-related art. It also looks a little like a Hollywood backlot, with staged Old West buildings including shops and saloons.... Read More
This free, photogenic museum features historical carriages and carriage-related art. It also looks a little like a Hollywood backlot, with staged Old West buildings including shops and saloons.
The Carriage and Western Art Museum of Santa Barbara was founded in 1972. You can go there to see one of the largest exhibits of preserved and restored carriages in the nation, including authentic army and circus carriages. It's home to a collection of vintage celebrity saddles that is second to none. Saddles owned by Clark Gable, the Cisco Kid, Jimmy Stewart and many others are on view.
The museum is open on weekdays for free, unguided tours. Docent-guided tours are available on the third Sunday of every month, from 1-4 p.m. Private tours for groups and children may be arranged in advance by calling the facility during regular business hours.
The Carriage and Western Art Museum of Santa Barbara was founded in 1972. You can go there to see one of the largest exhibits of preserved and restored carriages in the nation, including authentic army and circus carriages. It's home to a collection of vintage celebrity saddles that is second to none. Saddles owned by Clark Gable, the Cisco Kid, Jimmy Stewart and many others are on view.
The museum is open on weekdays for free, unguided tours. Docent-guided tours are available on the third Sunday of every month, from 1-4 p.m. Private tours for groups and children may be arranged in advance by calling the facility during regular business hours.
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EXPERT TIPS BY:
Geneva Ives
Santa Barbara Local Expert
- Free Things to Do: "This museum is free, open on weekdays and located in beautiful Pershing Park, just a few blocks from the Santa Barbara harbor."
- Museums: "If you're staying in the cozy West Beach neighborhood of Santa Barbara, this museum is just a short (pretty) walk away."
- Best for Free Things to Do Because: Where else can you see famous saddles and carriages, just steps away from the beach?
- Best for Museums Because: This museum is free, open on weekdays and located in beautiful Pershing Park - just steps away from the white sands of West Beach.
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