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Bembridge House

953 N Park Circle Drive · Long Beach, CA

Why you should go…

The Bembridge House is a Queen Anne Victorian residence built in 1906, owned and operated as a house museum by the nonprofit Long Beach Heritage. It is a City of Long Beach landmark listed on both the California Register of Historical Resources and the National Register of Historic Places. Docent-led tours run on set afternoons and evenings each month, and no reservation is required. Long Beach Heritage also organizes walking tours of the city's historic neighborhoods.

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Good to know

General museums guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Check the special exhibition separately

    Touring shows usually carry their own ticket and their own opening hours, listed apart from general admission.

  • Look for the free window

    Many museums run community days, member evenings, or discounted late openings. It is worth a look before you pay full price.

  • Travel light through the door

    Large bags and backpacks often have to go to a coat check, and lines for it move slowly at opening.

  • Weekday mornings beat weekend afternoons

    School groups clear out by early afternoon midweek, while weekends stay busy from late morning on.

What's around here?

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