[Bergamot Station ARTS CENTER Bergamot is an internationally renowned creative arts complex, boasting
some 30 venerable galleries and creative businesses. The fine art galleries
present regular and diverse rotating exhibitions featuring artists from all
over the globe and across all mediums. Bergamot is a unique and
unparalleled collection of fine art galleries. Throughout the year Bergamot
hosts vibrant community and cultural activities and facilitates
educational, non-profit and charitable events. Originally, the arts center
was established in 1994 as Bergamot Station. In 2018, the Santa Monica
City-owned property went under new management and was renamed simply,
Bergamot. From 1875 to 1953 the site served as a railroad station for the
Los Angeles and Independence Railroad, then later the Santa Monica Air
Line. The property returned to its roots on May 20, 2016 with the opening
of the Expo Line and the adjacent 26th Street/Bergamot stop situated at the
North end of Bergamot.]