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local attractions / PARKS & RECREATION
Leonis Adobe Museum
T
he Leonis Adobe Museum
of Calabasas is dedicated to
restoring, preserving and sharing
California ranch life as it was in the
late 1800s. Originally owned by Miguel Leonis
and his Chumash wife Espiritu Chijulia, the
Monterey-style adobe house stands behind the
grape vineyard as it did during the 19th century.
Since May 21, 1966, the Leonis Adobe has been
open to the public, serving as an important
cultural and historical landmark to the
community. An integral part of the museum’s
mission is for visitors to discover what daily life
was like on a 1880s California ranch. Nearly
20,000 visitors come to the Leonis Adobe each
year, most of whom are children on school tours.
Spending a day at the ranch allows students on
school tours to actively participate in the rich
history that exists at this historical landmark.
The Leonis Adobe also serves local school
districts by funding bus transportation to the
museum for qualifying schools.
Visitors to the Leonis Adobe Museum are
also welcome to see the Calabasas Creek Park
located east of the main property. A new
Chumash Indian village has been built near the
creek behind the Victorian garden. It will soon be incorporated
into school tours as an interactive way for students to learn about
the Chumash culture and the settlements that existed in the area
prior to Spanish settlement.
Several events take place annually at the museum for the
community to enjoy. They range from Winter and Spring events,
Halloween Family Fun, Lil’ Ranchers Summer Program, Hands
on History, as well as hosting charity organization events. The
Leonis Adobe is truly a unique historic house museum, dedicated
to educating visitors about life on the ranch in the 1800s.
23537 Calabasas ROAD
Old Town Calabasas
Open Wednesday-Friday and Sunday
1 pm-4 pm; and Saturday 10 am-4 pm
CREEK PARK HOURS:
Wed.-Sun. 10 am-4 pm
(818) 222-6511
www.leonisadobemuseum.org
THE LEONIS ADOBE MUSEUM
Open to the public
Group & Educational Tours
Ground Rentals
Children’s Programs
Museum Store
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