What’s New

Puppy Adoption

This Saturday, April 12th, from 10 AM - 4 PM, come visit the Leonis Adobe Museum and our special guests: Puppy Love Maternity Rescue!

PLMR was founded in 2023 by Angi Murray and Kady Doody with the goal of proving that nurture can be as powerful as nature. The challenge of unwanted, neglected, and abused dogs in California is overwhelming the county systems and growing exponentially every day. As a small rescue, Angi and Kady discovered they could intervene in this tragic scenario, put great effort into raising healthy puppies, and find loving responsible homes in Ventura County and beyond.

Stop by the museum during our open hours and see the puppies for yourself!

Welcome to the Rancho Family.

Come meet our two new Texas Longhorn calves!

You can also sponsor a Leonis Adobe animal! When you choose to sponsor an animal, you help support the high standard of care we maintain as a functioning ranch and distinctive living history museum. You help offset the cost of quality feed and supplements, veterinary care, hoof care, sheep shearing, and general maintenance. As thanks, you’ll receive a complimentary plush toy of your choice and a certificate of appreciation.

House Tours Are Open Again!

Explore the Leonis Adobe and learn about the fascinating history with our weekend guided tours.

  • A hiring poster for museum guides at The Leonis Adobe Museum

    We're Hiring!

    Paid Museum Guides

    Join the award-winning team at the Leonis Adobe Museum as a part-time tour guide! Bring California's 1880s Rancho period to life through knowledge and interactive activities.

  • A black and white photo of Espiritu Chijulla Leonis

    Leonis Legacies

    Learn the History

    Watch a fun and informative Leonis Legacy video about Espiritu Chijulla Leonis, the wife of Miguel Leonis, and learn about her tremendous legal battle to retain the Adobe after his death.

  • Two brown Percheron horses standing side by side and facing the camera

    Ranch Feature

    Percheron Horses

    Watch as museum guide Miss Laura introduces you to our Percheron Horses, Merlin and Goliath. Learn all about this interesting breed.

Visit the Museum

By visiting the museum and learning the history, you are helping to continue the spread of knowledge and passion for California history. We are able to operate and grow thanks to those who visit our property and engage with us. See what there is to do below, like feeding the animals and taking a guided tour of the historic Leonis Adobe house.

Become a Member

Supporting at any level allows us to continue to preserve, restore, and share the story of the Leonis family and the community built around this rancho. As a member you get free entry to our events, discounts in the gift shop, access to our Passport 2 History program, and more! Click below to explore our different tiers and choose the one best for you.

Sponsor a Ranch Animal

At the Leonis Adobe Museum, our animals aren’t just part of the experience — they’re family. We strive to provide the highest quality of care and can continue to do so thanks to our wonderful animal sponsors. As a thanks you will get a personal certificate and a plush ranch animal of your choosing! Pick which animal you’d like to sponsor below.

three school children standing in front of a sheep corral in the barn of The Leonis Adobe
School children sitting on a bench facing a Leonis Adobe Museum guide who is showing them how to rope a steer

Take A Tour

We offer two different tours for schools during the academic year. Read below to see which tour would best suit your curriculum and how to book a date. Want a tour for your own private group? Read below about how we can customize a private tour to be perfect for you.

A black and white photo of Louis Velarde on horseback
A stained glass style circular seal. It reads "The Great Seal of the State of California"

Winner of the 2015 California Image Award

The Leonis Adobe Museum founded the Passport 2 History program in 2012. We've since grown the program to connect over 80 historic and cultural sites, including historic houses, cultural centers, and art and maritime museums from San Diego to San Luis Obispo. Start your adventure in exploring the story of Southern and Central California by purchasing a passport booklet in the Museum gift shop for $5. Collect site stickers at all 83 sites to receive a prize. Along the way, sign up for our newsletter and follow our P2H social platforms to find out what's new all across the P2H community.

The Passport 2 History logo it reads "Stamp Your Passport to the Past and Discover the Future!"

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