Mission Archive-Library, Santa Barbara

Name: Mission Archive-Library
Address: 2201 Laguna St, Santa Barbara, United States

#29 among attractions in Santa Barbara

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The Santa Barbara Mission Archive-Library was founded in 1967 as an independent, non-profit educational and research institution. The collection of mission documents in the archive-library remain in situ from the founding of the mission system. The collections include named sections, the Junipero Serra Collection, the California Mission Documents, and the Apostolic College collection. The archive-library also has a large collection of early California writings, maps, and images as well as a collection of materials for the Tohono O'odham Indians of Arizona. The institution holds several thousand photo images of various types covering a broad range of subjects and dating back to the late nineteenth century. Their collections also contain nineteenth-century oil paintings of the California missions by Edwin Deakin ()

Coordinates: 34°26'14"N, 119°42'47"W

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2201 Laguna StDowntown Santa Barbara (Upper East)Santa Barbara United States

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Mission Archive-Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Santa Barbara Historical Museum, Mission Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum.

1.4 miSE
Museum, History museum
Santa Barbara Historical Museum, Santa Barbara
37 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Santa Barbara, the Santa Barbara Historical Museum stands as a testament to the rich tapestry of history that has shaped this picturesque coastal city. Located in the city’s historic district, this museum is a treasure trove for those eager...
~500 ftNW
18th-century mission and Catholic church
Mission Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara
3 min walk • Mission Santa Barbara stands as a beacon of California's rich colonial history, nestled in the picturesque city of Santa Barbara. This Catholic church, revered for its distinctive Spanish Colonial architecture, has been a pivotal landmark since its consecration in 1820.
1.1 miSE
Museum, Art museum
Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Santa Barbara
28 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque city of Santa Barbara, California, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art is a cultural gem that attracts art enthusiasts and casual visitors alike. Established in 1941, this museum has become an integral part of the city's cultural landscape...
1.1 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum
Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum, Santa Barbara
29 min walk • The Karpeles Manuscript Library Museums are a private collection of more than a million manuscripts and documents in the United States, the largest such collection in the world.
1.1 miE
Music venue
Santa Barbara Bowl, Santa Barbara
30 min walk • The Santa Barbara Bowl is a 4,562-seat amphitheater, located in Santa Barbara, California. The amphitheater is open for concerts from approximately April through approximately October with an average of about 27 concerts per season.
1 miE
Park
Franceschi Park, Santa Barbara
27 min walk • Franceschi Park is a 15.78-acre public park located at the intersection of Mission Ridge Road and Franceschi Road within the colloquially renown "Riviera" neighborhood of Santa Barbara, California.
1.1 miSE
Spanish colonial revival architecture, Observation decks and towers
Santa Barbara County Courthouse, Santa Barbara
28 min walk • The Santa Barbara County Courthouse is a Spanish Colonial Revival style building designed by William Mooser III and completed in 1929. Architect Charles Willard Moore called it the "grandest Spanish Colonial Revival structure ever built," and the prime example of Santa Barbara's adoption of Spanish Colonial as its civic style.
~620 ftNE
Park
Mission Park, Santa Barbara
4 min walk • Mission Historical Park is a 10-acre park located to the east of the Santa Barbara Mission in Santa Barbara, California. The park hosts a large open grassy area, the A.C.
0.9 miSE
Church
Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Santa Barbara
22 min walk • Our Lady of Sorrows Church is a Catholic church within the City of Santa Barbara, California in the United States that was built in 1929. The Church was listed as a designated landmark of the City of Santa Barbara on May 17, 2016.
~1310 ftN
Museum, Spanish colonial revival architecture, Natural history museum
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, Santa Barbara
7 min walk • Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum in Santa Barbara, California. It reconnects more than 150,000 people each year to nature indoors and outdoors.
1.2 miSE
Museum, Park, State park
Presidio of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara
30 min walk • El Presidio Real de Santa Bárbara, also known as the Royal Presidio of Santa Barbara, is a former military installation in Santa Barbara, California, United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mission Archive-Library?

Nearby attractions include Mission Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara (3 min walk), Mission Park, Santa Barbara (4 min walk), Fielding Graduate University, Santa Barbara (6 min walk), Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, Santa Barbara (7 min walk).

How to get to Mission Archive-Library by public transport?

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State & Pueblo • Lines: 11, 6 (11 min walk)