Come Visit.

Saturdays

10 am - 4 pm

Sundays

1 pm - 4 pm

The Leonis Adobe Museum, current day. From the front at a slight angle.

23537 Calabasas Road

Calabasas, CA 91302

Tour the Historic Leonis Adobe

The Leonis Adobe Museum historic house.

The adobe house tours are temporarily paused while we do some restoration work. They will resume in the new year, please stay tuned for the reopening date. Thank you for your patience!

Entrance to the house is only available during a guided tour. You are still welcome to explore the rest of the grounds freely during our open hours.

  • The adobe house tours are temporarily paused while we do some restoration work. They will resume in the new year, please stay tuned for the reopening date. Thank you for your patience!

    Saturday:

    11:30 am

    1:30 pm

    2:30 pm

    Sunday:

    1:30 pm

    2:30 pm

  • To join the tour, please meet at the front porch of the Adobe at one of the designated times. The tour is approximately 30 minutes long and is led by a Leonis Adobe Museum guide. Photos and videos are not allowed during the tour.

  • We rely on your generous donations to support our programs. While there is no fee for taking the tour, we would be grateful for any contributions you can provide.

  • What if I miss the tour?

    If you miss a tour time, we encourage you to join the next one. We do not allow late entry to tours.

    Can I have a tour at a different time instead?

    We do not offer walk-in tours outside of the predetermined times. If you’d like a tour at a specific time, you can schedule a private tour here.

    What is the tour about?

    The tour will take you room by room through the historic Leonis Adobe house where you will learn about the fascinating history of the Leonis family and the time period during which they lived there.

    Can I ask questions?

    Yes! Please hold all questions until the end of the tour so that the guide can answer them properly.

  • The tour is conducted in spoken English. There are stairs to get up to the second story, if you do not wish to or cannot use the stairs you can explore the rest of the house via our audio tour. Strollers are not allowed inside the house.

General Questions

A 1880s wagon under a large oak tree. Taken from the side, it is partially in view.

  • The museum is free to guests. You’re welcome to leave a donation if you’re feeling generous and want to support our work, but it’s not required to enter.

  • We have our own private lot. Let the attendant know you are visiting the museum to park for free. Please note the lot will be locked at the end of business hours. If you plan to stay in the area after visiting the museum be sure to move your car.

  • We only allow water bottles with lids onsite. Please no food or drinks anywhere on the property. We want to preserve the museum and its artifacts.

  • We sell alfalfa for the sheep and goats, and chicken feed that you can purchase in our gift shop. Under no circumstances may you feed outside food to any of our animals.

  • The guides onsite are happy to answer questions you may have, but cannot give walk-in tours. See the above times for when we host tours of the Leonis Adobe historic house. We also have an audio tour you can follow along with here, and you’re welcome to schedule a private tour for your group here.

  • Personal photography/videos taken with smartphones are allowed on the grounds. Photos and videos are not allowed within the Leonis Adobe itself. Photo shoots and any equipment are not permitted without advance approval from Museum staff. Please contact us if you would like to arrange a booking for a photo session.

  • Smoking and vaping is prohibited on our property, including outdoor areas. Thank you for helping us maintain a healthy environment for everyone to enjoy!

  • When planning to visit we recommend you bring a hat and sunglasses, as well as wear closed toed shoes. Much of the property is outdoors and is a ranch environment, so dress for comfort! Guests must also dress appropriately, and may be asked to leave if staff deems attire to be inappropriate.

Accessibility

Service Animals

We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which defines service animals as a dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability. The task(s) performed by the animal must be directly related to the person’s disability.

We do not allow Emotional Support Animals (ESA) inside the museum. Emotional Support Animals, Comfort Animals, or Therapy Animals which provide comfort do not qualify as service animals under the ADA.

The following questions may be asked of each visitor with a service dog:

  • Is the service dog required because of a disability?

  • What work or task has the dog been trained to perform?

If the dog is out of control or not housebroken, the handler will be asked to remove the dog from the museum.

Seating and Resting Areas

There are chairs inside the Plummer House and several benches and picnic tables out around the grounds. The Adobe itself does not have seating available. The adobe can be viewed via tour at designated times, each tour is approximately 30 minutes. The antique furniture inside is for display only and is not to be sat on.

Wheelchair and Walker Access

We have accessible parking spots in our lot and can make additional space, if needed.

When you first enter the museum, you are directed through the Plummer House, which is our visitor center. There are stairs to get to the front door, so a guide will let you through to the back where there is a ramp.

The Leonis Adobe’s second story is only accessible via stairs. You can explore this section of the house via our audio tour or watch a video tour here.

Please be aware that this is a ranch property, so the ground may be uneven in places.

A straight ahead view of The Leonis Adobe Museum. The garden in front has partial growth

The Leonis Adobe stands in the heart of Calabasas, which in the 1800s was a rough and lawless place. It was first home to Miguel Leonis, Espiritu Chijulla, and their children. The Adobe is a fantastic example of California Monterey Style architecture. Despite restorations over time, much of the original structure is still present today. Historical reference notes suggest that an original four-room adobe structure was built on the property between 1844-1846.

Take a virtual look inside The Adobe here.

Visit the Adobe

The current day Plummer house from the front.

The Plummer House, often called "the oldest house in Hollywood," was home to John C. Plummer and his family. The Plummer and Leonis families were said to have been friends. Stories of the Plummers visiting the Leonis family are present in the historical record. After a fire in the house, the City of Los Angeles was going to demolish it, but the Leonis Adobe Association made arrangements to move the remaining portion of the house to the Leonis Adobe property. The house was restored and is used now as our visitor center and gift shop. It is registered as State Historical Landmark #160.

Visit the Plummer House

A map of the grounds of The Leonis Adobe Museum

Explore the Grounds

  1. The Plummer House 6. The Old Oak Tree

    & Gift Shop

  2. The Bath House 7. The Coops

  3. The Tank House 8. The Barn

  4. The Windmill & Water 9. The Wagon Collections

    Pump

  5. The Leonis Adobe

Take the Audio Tour

Learn about the history of the Leonis Adobe with this audio tour. Each segment is recorded and has a transcript to read. We recommend bringing headphones with you so you can listen while you explore!

A photo of a white rose growing over a white trellis. Very close up shot.
The fountain at the Calabasas Creek Park

Calabasas Creek Park

Due to maintenance, Calabasas Creek Park is currently closed to the public. We do not have a reopening date at this time. Be sure to keep an eye on our social media for updates and announcements!

the path in the Calabasas Creek Park that leads to the fountain. It is a straight, dirt path that has white rose bushes on either side. The roses are in bloom

The Leonis Adobe Association has used the format of an 1880-period park in order to exhibit Calabasas Creek, the replicated Calabasas Jail, original antique park and garden "furniture," and replicated architectural elements of the 1875-1885 period to which the Leonis Adobe has been restored.

Calabasas Creek runs year round and is one of two creeks (the other is Bell Creek) that join in Canoga Park and become the Los Angeles River. A recreated Chumash village has been built at the north end of the park, alongside Calabasas Creek.

Become a Member

a view of the tank house, windmill, and Leonis Adobe through stalks of corn.

Members get discounts in the gift shop, free entry to all of our special events, free access to the Passport 2 History program and more!

Take a Private Tour

a child looking at sheep through the fence at the Leonis Adobe Museum

Want to create a tour specifically for your group or organization? We’d be happy to customize an experience for you. Great for adults and kids alike!