leonis adobe museum

Try to actually visit Leonis Adobe instead of just using it for parking next to the Sagebrush Cantina. The grounds are well maintained and you immediately feel back in the wild wild west! Staff is helpful and to think this treasure was almost demolished for commercial purposes.

There are two parts to the site, the original adobe with various ranch buildings and the Plummer House. The two-story adobe is restored and furnished as it might have looked 175 years ago. There is a barn and several pens of animals, some can be fed. The tank house is interesting. The Plummer House was moved here in the late 20th century from West Hollywood where it was about to be torn down, the Plummer and the Leonis family were friends and it seemed a good place for the small Victorian style house.

There are two interesting buildings to visit here - an historic adobe and a cottage (the oldest house in Hollywood) which was relocated from another site. The grounds - a former ranchette - include some livestock and gardens. The docents are quite knowledgeable. If you like history, this is worth the $4 adult admission fee. Kids would enjoy the longhorn steer, merino sheep, turkeys, chickens, etc.

Learning about this museum and its origins was very interesting. The kids enjoyed feeding the animals. Its too bad that the big house cannot be air conditioned because of its construction. We didn't stay as long as we would have if it was cooler. Price is free and donations are encouraged. Definitely a worthwhile place to visit.

Leonis Adboe Museum is easy and interesting stop for anyone visiting Calabasas. The museum consists of the Leonis Adobe Mansion, Plummer House, barns, open areas and livestock. The Plummer House was the oldest house in Hollywood prior to it's move to Calabasas. The house has been lovingly restored. Also on the grounds is the Leonis Adobe, the home built by Miguel Leonis and his wife Espiritu Chijulla in the late 1800's. You can tour the inside of the homes and get a peak of life in Calabasas from back in time. The museum has frequent special events for children. There is ample parking and the docents are friendly and helpful.

I enjoyed my visit. Historic site on a very small piece of property. The main house is wood clad adobe, with redwood floors. Children would enjoy the farm animals. Several displays of farm equipment and wagons. You only need about an hour to see everything. $3 to park in museum lot.

This site is great for someone wanting to understand the early roots of the greater Los Angeles area. Docents are dressed in period garments and are well informed about the history of the area. They also cater to children with many hands-on activities and an opportunity to feed the resident farm animals. California residents should also check out the "Passport 2 History" offered by the Leonis Adobe Association for $5. This is a guide to historical sites from San Diego to San Luis Obispo and is a unique resource for exploring historical parts of California, many of which are off the beaten path.

School children visit Leonids adobe with their teachers as well as many who happen through Calabasas as it is an historical landmark. The tour that is provided is very informative and the docents dress is period clothes to make it more authentic. There is also a farm behind the original house with animals, a bull, and horses on the property. The tour is an hour or less.

The Leonis Adobe is a wonderful place to show kids a bit of California history. The docents are well-versed and friendly. Kids and adults enjoy seeing both the home with the wonderful history and antiques as well as the grounds and animals.

If you're in the western San Fernando Valley, don't miss out on visiting the Leonis Adobe Museum. It is in the Calabasas Historic District and near some great eateries (but also a little bit of a walk to the Calabasas Commons where there are more places to eat/shop). Kids find it interesting since there are farm animals but as a history buff, so did I. The gift shop has books and other items for sale at reasonable prices. There are sometimes special events on the weekend so check out their website and see what's going on to better plan your visit.

Leonis Adobe is a small historical site run by some very sweet docents...I had arranged a very small group tour and they devoted about three hours to us first showing a film and then taking us on a tour of the adobe and the outbuildings, gardens, and animal pens. Kids were thrilled with whole thing and the parents felt as if they had stepped back to a slower, sweeter time...thank you to the people who give of their time to share the history and feel of the period!

This is a very fun place to go with young children... there are animals to feed (goats, chickens, lambs), old relics and buildings to tour, benches for picnic time, a great outdoor water pump that kids can do, even a windmill! OUr grandchildren (Ages 6 and 5) had a great time seeing things from the Old West and lovely docents to answer questions... very reasonably priced gift shop too!

Dear travelers, I just loved my trip there!!! You should go there. It has some great animals, buildings, and fun! Leonis adobe is one of the best field trip so far in my class at Wonderland elementary. If your a student reading this, I suggest you go there. It is so amazing and also really, really cool. Tell your teachers, friends, and everyone you know! Have FUN!!! Kristy Lee in Mr. Anderson's Magnet Class Room 24

The Leonis Adobe is small and doesn't take long to go through. It's well-preserved, has an interesting history and is a fun place for children because there are a few barnyard animals to see.

Good history on the city of Calabasas, historians who really take the time to answer any questions