City of El Monte Historical Society Museum

As of Sunday February 24, 2013, we will no longer be open on Sundays except for our Quarterly Tea's. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and greatly appreciate your on-going support. Thank you.

A picture of the outside of our beautiful museum.

Thank you to all residents of the city of El Monte for making our wonderful city the place it is today. Congratulations on El Monte's 100th year of incorporation. From the City of El Monte Historical Society, wishing for another pleasant one hundred more!

Centennial Liberty Garden Dedication Event: Thursday, November 15th, 2012 @ 1:30 pm In Front of City Hall at the new Centennial Liberty Garden 11333 Valley Blvd, El Monte, CA 91731... To RSVP, please contact City Manager's Office at 626-580-2001

Also in our Frontier Room is a Rug tribute to 1st responders. This rug sits in the same area as our tribute to the firefighters of the city of El Monte.

Our Frontier Room plays host to a gorgeous 1911 Ford Model T.

Leo the lion; a Hollywood icon in his own right, has graced the opening of countless movies by MGM over the decades was an adored fan favorite at El Monte's Gays Lion Farm.

On behalf of the El Monte Historical Society, we sincerely appreciate your support and interest. Your participation, comments and suggestions are welcome and are very much appreciated. [email protected]

Travel Back In Time with El Monte's Trolley Tours 2012

Plaque dedicated to the brave servicemen and women who paid the ultimate price in the Afghanistan & Iraq wars.