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California Oil Museum

1001 East Main Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-0076
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Ranked #2 of 4 attractions in Santa Paula
4.5 of 5 stars 3 Reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Great little town”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

Lots of shops and places to wander through. The museum was so-so not that interesting. Kind for local history . Not a lot for a tourist

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“Wonderful Museum”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012

Always something new to see. It's a local jewel. It has so much history -- I learn more every time I visit. The kids love it too.

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Los Angeles, California
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“A Fine Museum on Oil”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2011
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The California Oil Museum chronicles the history of oil and gas exploration and production in California. Situated in the original 1890s building that housed the original Union Oil C. of California headquarters, it has different exhibits on this subject and other aspects of California history. The unique feature of the museum is a separate building that holds a restored 1890s... More

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