Be a Part of Preserving History
Rancho Camulos Museum is Ventura County’s only National Historic Landmark and a rare example of a 19th century California rancho preserved within its original historic landscape. Located between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, the rancho offers visitors a peaceful setting rich with history, architecture, and agricultural heritage.
Best known as the setting that inspired Helen Hunt Jackson’s novel Ramona, Rancho Camulos reflects the layered story of Southern California—from its Native American roots and California land grant era to its ongoing life as a working agricultural ranch. The 1,800-acre property features the historic del Valle adobe, chapel, winery, schoolhouse, gardens, orchards, and other significant structures that bring the past to life.
Founded as a museum in 1994 following earthquake damage that threatened the site’s survival, Rancho Camulos Museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing California’s early social and agricultural history for future generations.
About
Rancho Camulos Museum is dedicated to preserving the historic rancho and advancing the understanding of California’s early history through education, interpretation, and community engagement.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, our mission is to make history accessible through guided tours, school programs, living history events, and cultural programming that bring the past to life for visitors of all ages.
Our Mission
Rancho Camulos Museum relies on the generosity of our community to sustain school tours, host special events, care for our historic buildings and gardens, and remain open to the public.
Your support helps us preserve this remarkable landmark and continue sharing its stories with future generations. If you would like to contribute to our mission, you may do so on this page.
Donations to Rancho Camulos Museum are tax deductible.
Our EIN: 77-0379953
