Exciting Updates in Progress
To help plan your visit, please view our garden map HERE.
Seasonal Admission Pricing and Limited Time Membership Offer
Beginning Friday, May 15, Sherman Library & Gardens will transition to Seasonal Admission Pricing for Adults (18+) and Children (4–17) in conjunction with the debut of our much-anticipated summer art exhibition, Dog Days of Sherman. Please see Plan Your Visit for more information or the Ticket portal to buy tickets.
If you are a frequent visitor to Sherman Library & Gardens, we urge you to become a member today to get a better experience; membership typically pays for itself in about 3 visits! Visit the Membership pages to find out about Superbloom, our limited time offer that saves you even more and is stacked with extra benefits.
Food at The Gardens
Notice: Gardens remain open while the library is currently closed for refurbishment.
Our library is temporarily closed as we undergo exciting improvements. We look forward to welcoming you back soon with an enhanced experience. Thank you for your patience!
About Sherman Library
Sherman Library is a historical research library specializing in the history of the Pacific Southwest – including southern California, Arizona, northern Mexico and adjoining areas. The Library’s collections document the development of the region through books, archival collections, photographs, maps, and newspapers.
Sherman Library’s book collection encompasses more than 15,000 volumes, including a large collection of California city directories.
Sherman Library is also home to a collection of California Impressionist art, including works by William Wendt, Edgar Payne, Clarence Hinkle and Anna Hills.
Collections
Photograph Collections – Sherman Library has an extensive photograph collection totaling more than 30,000 items. The collections has particular strengths in the history of Newport Beach, Los Angeles and Southern California maritime subjects. You can also watch a virtual talk about the photograph collection.
Archival Collections – Documents, photographs, maps and other unique items.
City Directory Collections – City directories, street address directories and telephone books.
- City Directory Search Request (fee based)
Contact Sherman Library
Currently Closed
Please email Library@SLgardens.org with questions or inquiries.
Scholarships
Maren Davis Memorial Scholarship – Support to a college student with an interest in the study of librarianship, archives, and/or the history of Southern California.
Policies
- Access Policy for archival collections, including documents, photographs, maps and other unique items.
- Visual Materials Use Policy
- Collections Development Policy