Brea Museum and Historical Society

Brea Museum and Historical Society The Brea Museum & Historical Society is dedicated to the collection, preservation, and display of the history of Brea. We hope to see you at the Museum

Since 1971 the Brea Historical Society has been dedicated to the preservation of the rich history of Brea. The Brea Historical Society provides a place for education, investigation, research, and community gatherings at the Museum. The Society encourages students, citizens, and visitors alike to explore the events, people, and stories that have shaped Brea in the past and continue to shape it into the future.

While this was not our first school, the Randolph school was our first building, built in 1910 in the Town of Randolph t...
05/13/2026

While this was not our first school, the Randolph school was our first building, built in 1910 in the Town of Randolph to promote local land sales and replace the over crowded canyon school.

How many of you remember eating here? What was your favorite dish?
05/11/2026

How many of you remember eating here? What was your favorite dish?

Have you ever wondered about the history of your home?Attend our FREE workshop on 5/27/26 @ 6:30pm to learn how you can ...
05/09/2026

Have you ever wondered about the history of your home?
Attend our FREE workshop on 5/27/26 @ 6:30pm
to learn how you can research the history of your home.
Limited seating so RSVP: [email protected]

The Hartley Research Center at Valencia and Imperial Hwy, now home to La Floresta.
05/06/2026

The Hartley Research Center at Valencia and Imperial Hwy, now home to La Floresta.

Tastee Freeze, formerly at 312 S. Brea Blvd.
05/04/2026

Tastee Freeze, formerly at 312 S. Brea Blvd.

Quite a long parade but not a lot of people. Anyone remember when this was?
04/29/2026

Quite a long parade but not a lot of people. Anyone remember when this was?

A very early Brea Community Hospital on Central Ave and Site Drive.
04/27/2026

A very early Brea Community Hospital on Central Ave and Site Drive.

1981-1982 Brea City Council
04/22/2026

1981-1982 Brea City Council

Before it was Spectrum, and Time Warner, and Adelphia, it was Cable Vision!
04/20/2026

Before it was Spectrum, and Time Warner, and Adelphia, it was Cable Vision!

In 1952 Richard Nixon came here, to City Hall Park, to campaign when he was on the ticket with Dwight Eisenhower. 17 yea...
04/15/2026

In 1952 Richard Nixon came here, to City Hall Park, to campaign when he was on the ticket with Dwight Eisenhower. 17 years later, he would be President.

Video taken in the 1950s was quite a task with this Kodak 27 Capri Keystone 8mm movie camera. Try putting this in your p...
04/13/2026

Video taken in the 1950s was quite a task with this Kodak 27 Capri Keystone 8mm movie camera. Try putting this in your pocket.

Address

495 S Brea Boulevard
Brea, CA
92821

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 4pm
Thursday 12pm - 4pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+17142562283

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