Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage

Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage The Gilb collects, preserves, and recognizes Arcadia's heritage. https://linktr.ee/gilbmuseum

A 140+ Year-Old Symbol of Healing and Hope.This intricate brass object is a Milagros Heart Votive (circa 1880). In Spani...
06/26/2026

A 140+ Year-Old Symbol of Healing and Hope.

This intricate brass object is a Milagros Heart Votive (circa 1880). In Spanish colonial tradition, milagros (meaning “miracles”) were small devotional offerings presented to saints or missions in gratitude for blessings or as prayers for healing and protection.

What makes this artifact especially significant is its provenance. It was crafted by a Mission Native American and used in traditional healing practices, reflecting the blending of Indigenous traditions with Spanish colonial religious customs.

In late 19th-century California, communities faced illness, loss, and the demands of daily life. During these difficult times, objects like this Milagros Heart Votive offered comfort, strength, and hope, serving as meaningful expressions of faith and resilience.

Stop by the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage to see this remarkable artifact in person and discover more hidden stories from our collection.

A 140+ Year-Old Symbol of Healing and Hope. This intricate brass object is a Milagros Heart Votive (circa 1880). In Span...
06/26/2026

A 140+ Year-Old Symbol of Healing and Hope.

This intricate brass object is a Milagros Heart Votive (circa 1880). In Spanish colonial tradition, milagros (meaning “miracles”) were small devotional offerings presented to saints or missions in gratitude for blessings or as prayers for healing and protection.

What makes this artifact especially significant is its provenance. It was crafted by a Mission Native American and used in traditional healing practices, reflecting the blending of Indigenous traditions with Spanish colonial religious customs.

In late 19th-century California, communities faced illness, loss, and the demands of daily life. During these difficult times, objects like this Milagros Heart Votive offered comfort, strength, and hope, serving as meaningful expressions of faith and resilience.

Stop by the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage to see this remarkable artifact in person and discover more hidden stories from our collection.

So many smiles, so many questions, and so much fun!Thank you to everyone who spent part of their Saturday with us at Sci...
06/24/2026

So many smiles, so many questions, and so much fun!

Thank you to everyone who spent part of their Saturday with us at Science Heroes Day. Seeing families explore, create, and learn together is what makes these events so meaningful.

Swipe through for some of our favorite moments from the day, and let us know your favorite activity in the comments! ⬇️

See you at the next museum adventure!

In a world of instant texts, a handwritten note means something completely different. After wandering through our museum...
06/20/2026

In a world of instant texts, a handwritten note means something completely different.

After wandering through our museum, we invite you to slow down, grab a pen, and send a tangible memory to someone special.

💌 Pick yours up today!

The first day of summer deserves a little wonder.Kick off the season with Science Heroes: Digging It!, an interactive ST...
06/13/2026

The first day of summer deserves a little wonder.

Kick off the season with Science Heroes: Digging It!, an interactive STEM adventure exploring science, discovery, and the world beneath our feet.

Join us for an afternoon of experiments, curiosity, and family fun as we celebrate the start of summer at the Gilb Museum.

Saturday, June 20 at 2PM

Free admission. No RSVP required.

What was your favorite childhood science experiment?

Every town has that one street, building, or landmark that instantly feels like home.Students from four 3rd-grade classe...
06/05/2026

Every town has that one street, building, or landmark that instantly feels like home.

Students from four 3rd-grade classes at Baldwin Stocker Elementary recently transformed those familiar landmarks, streets, and memories into their own miniature version of the city.

Welcome to Tiny Arcadia.

Now on display at the Gilb Museum.

There’s a certain kind of magic in hearing a voice again.Old tapes, home movies, recordings, CDs, DVDs, and camcorder fo...
05/16/2026

There’s a certain kind of magic in hearing a voice again.

Old tapes, home movies, recordings, CDs, DVDs, and camcorder footage can hold the sounds and stories of people, places, and moments we want to remember.

Join us for our Audio-Visual Media Preservation Workshop at the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage and learn more about caring for audio-visual materials for the future.

Saturday, May 23, 10 AM
Registration available through the link in our bio.

You know the Baldwin name. Tomorrow, meet Clara.Join us for a special morning at the Gilb Museum exploring the life, leg...
05/15/2026

You know the Baldwin name. Tomorrow, meet Clara.

Join us for a special morning at the Gilb Museum exploring the life, legacy, and story of Clara Baldwin Stocker, a woman whose place in local history deserves a closer look.

From Arcadia history to the legacy of one of the city’s most recognizable names, this talk offers a deeper look at the people behind the stories we still remember today.

Saturday, May 16
10 AM
Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage

Free to attend.

Before it was honored as the 2026 Pasadena Showcase House, it was part of a much larger story.Join us for a special hist...
05/13/2026

Before it was honored as the 2026 Pasadena Showcase House, it was part of a much larger story.

Join us for a special history talk on Clara Baldwin Stocker and discover more about her life, legacy, and connection to a place many still recognize today.

Saturday, May 16
10 AM
Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage

Free to attend.

Address

380 West Huntington Drive
Arcadia, CA
91007

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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