Special Events at the Museum

The Lomita Railroad Museum offers a year-round calendar of events running from August through June. All these events are open to the public and most are free admission.

To see a schedule of upcoming events CLICK HERE.

Annual Events

Each year the Museum hosts five special events -

• the Lomita Chamber of Commerce Mixer in September
• the Holiday Appreciation Event for our donors, volunteers and Friends of the Museum in December
• our Fruit of the Vine Wine Tasting Fundraiser in March and
• our end-of-year Tea on the Lawn in May
• Community Day at the Museum with free admission, entertainment, and special tours for all in June

Speakers Forum

Now in its fifth year, the Lomita Railroad Museum Speakers Forum offers audiences fascinating presentations and lively discussion in an enjoyable and relaxed setting. Our presenters are authors, scholars, local personalities, and experts in their fields.  

This season’s presentations of the Lomita Railroad Museum Speakers Forum revolve around the general themes of the past, present and future in

• Railroads and transportation
• The American West and experiences of the people who live here
• Other topics of interest related to Lomita, the Los Angeles South Bay, and Southern California

Each program begins with a reception and light refreshments in the Museum Patio at 6:30 p.m. followed by the lecture in the Museum at 7:00 p.m.

Last year, through the generosity of a grant from BNSF Railways Foundation, we were able to expand our programming and more widely promote the series to attract a larger audience.

We are now setting up our schedule of events for July 2013 to May 2014. If you have suggestions for topics or presenters, please let us know.

Why do we ask for RSVPs?

Most events at the Lomita Railroad Museum are free, but we ask that you RSVP so that we have sufficient seating and refreshments.

To RSVP, please

• email us at Lomita.RR.Museum@gmail.com , or
• phone the museum at (310) 326-6255

Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013
Speakers Forum

6:30 p.m. Reception
7:00 p.m. Presentation
At the Museum

Speakers Forum -

Mapping the Modern South Bay to the Ranchos

Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013
Speakers Forum

6:30 p.m. Reception
7:00 p.m. Presentation
At the Museum

Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014
Speakers Forum

6:30 p.m. Reception
7:00 p.m. Presentation
At the Museum

Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014
Speakers Forum

6:30 p.m. Reception
7:00 p.m. Presentation
At the Museum

Saturday, Mar, 2014

Donation requested
Please RSVP
(see above)

Fruit of the Vine! Wine Tasting for the Museum

Bring your family, friends, and neighbors and enjoy delightful conversations with other friendly Museum supporters. Taste a wide range of hors d'oeurves and sample fine wines (or non-alcoholic beverages for those who prefer) at this fundraiser for the Lomita Railroad Museum.

Thursday, Apr. 17, 2014
Speakers Forum

6:30 p.m. Reception
7:00 p.m. Presentation
At the Museum

Sunday, May 18, 2014

2:00-4:00 p.m.
At the Museum

Donation requested
Please RSVP
(see above)

7th Annual Railroad Museum Tea on the Lawn

Enjoy a delightful afternoon of tea, refreshments, and entertainment in the park at the Museum! Each table is uniquely decorated by Museum supporters, including this year, a special table decorated by and for our Museum's gentlemen friends.

Please contact the Museum by email or at the number above for information about reserving a table for eight.

Staff and volunteers of the Lomita Railroad Museum & City of Lomita, Girl Scouts, and Lomita Railroad Museum Foundation Board

Saturday, June, 2014

10:00 - 5:00 p.m.
At the Museum

Community Day at the Lomita Railroad Museum!

When is the last time you visited the Museum? Children and adults of all ages are invited to this special day at the Museum and Park. Entertainment and free tours will be provided throughout the day.

Staff and volunteers of the Lomita Railroad Museum & City of Lomita, and Lomita Railroad Museum Foundation Board

CLICK HERE for Mike George's HANDOUT

If Walls Could Talk! Discover the History of Your Home, Thursday, Feb 21, 2013

Speakers Forum

HANDOUT
coming soon

Get to Know the Lomita Railroad Museum! Thursday, Apr 18, 2013

Speakers Forum