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Catalina Island Museum

Avalon, California

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The museum's collection includes rare pieces from the Catalina Clay Products Company, which operated on the island from 1927 to 1937, showcasing the island's rich artistic heritage.

The Catalina Island Museum features exhibits on the island's role as a filming location for early Hollywood movies, highlighting its cinematic past.

Exhibits at the museum provide a glimpse into the lives and culture of the Tongva, the island's original inhabitants, through artifacts and educational displays.

The Catalina Island Museum regularly hosts temporary exhibitions featuring contemporary and historical art, offering visitors a diverse cultural experience.

The Ada Blanche Wrigley Schreiner Building, which houses the museum, is a contemporary structure designed to blend with the island's natural beauty.

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