The Museum of Ventura County is inviting visitors of all ages to take a step back in time and join their free community celebration in honor of the Museum’s 100th birthday. The festivities are from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Sunday, April 7, 2013 and will include old-fashioned games and crafts, period costume dress-up, and more. Join in a sing-along with barbershop quartet, Take Four, and play with dozens of handmade toys crafted by master woodworker, Gene West. Play areas include bean-bag toss, pick-up sticks, and craft materials for children to create their own keepsakes.

The Museum of Ventura County was founded in 1913 and will be featuring exhibits and events that celebrate the centennial throughout the year. Its latest exhibit, Prized Possessions: A Century of Collecting, features significant objects from the Museum’s extensive collection of art, objects, and documents from the county. The Museum’s galleries will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on April 7 and admission is free all day.

The community celebration is part of the Museum’s ongoing series to encourage art awareness, Free First Sundays. These events take place every first Sunday of the month and include free admission to the general public for all exhibits and events.

The Museum of Ventura County is located at 100 East Main Street in downtown Ventura. Hours are 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Admission to the exhibitions is $4 adults, $3 seniors, $1 children 6-17, members and children under 6 are free. Paid events include free admission to the galleries, and the first Sundays of every month are free general admission for the public. For more museum information go to www.venturamuseum.org or call 805-653-0323.