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Exhibits

Current Exhibits

Campbell Museums' Art Show, 2026

Ainsley House

Discover how 29 local artists (15 adult, 14 youth) visually define the concept of home. From physical sanctuaries to internal states of mind, this free exhibit at the Ainsley House offers a beautiful look at what connects us. Vote for your favorite adult and youth artwork during your visit. The winning pieces will be turned into temporary public art!

Art gallery exhibit with framed pictures and wooden benches

Campbell Police Tools of the Trade

Police Station Lobby

Visit the lobby of Campbell's new police station to view our exhibit that highlights tools of the trade used by Campbell Police Department since its formation in 1952.

Police uniform and archival photos in museum exhibit.

Spirit of '76

City Hall - City Manager's Office

As we look back on 250 years of American history, this exhibit reflects on how our community celebrated the bicentennial in 1976. From red/white/blue street signs to community parades, Campbell went all out for the bicentennial. Located in case outside of city council chambers.

Museum exhibit featuring a reproduction colonial military uniform

From The Archives

Ainsley House

From the Archives digs into the Ainsley Family archives and uncovers stories about the family, their home, and their businesses. Exhibits rotate annually, allowing us to share new gems as we discover them!

Museum exhibit panel titled Family with a world map. Discussing Ainsley family history

Growing Up in Campbell

Campbell Historical Museum

Growing Up in Campbell explores childhood in the early 1900s from homelife to work life (yes, they worked!) to school life. Hands on elements throughout the exhibit to engage your young ones!

Historical museum exhibit with vintage artifacts and displays.

Connection a Nation

Campbell Historical Museum

Connecting a Nation: Mail - the first social network explores the integral role the US Postal Service had in shaping our nation and Campbell's unique role in its development by piloting Rural Free Delivery. Hands on elements throughout the exhibit to engage your young ones!

Museum exhibit featuring a historical post office display.

General Store: Hub of the Community

Campbell Historical Museum

Our general store exhibit takes you back in time to a local general store where you would buy goods, get mail, learn local gossip, and even bank! Learn a little about Campbell's many general stores that served the community until large grocery chains out competed them. Hands on elements throughout the exhibit to engage your young ones!

General store exhibit featuring vintage grocery displays.
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