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Cooper Molera Adobe - A Historic Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation

Location
506 Munras Ave
Monterey, CA 93940
831-223-0172
Hours

Museum Hours:
Saturdays & Sundays, 10am-4pm

For almost two centuries, the Cooper Molera Adobe has stood at the center of civic, commercial and social interactions in Downtown Old Monterey, witnessing Monterey's transition from a Mexican capitol to an American city.

After the property was willed to the National Trust for Historic Preservation in 1968, the site was restored and operated by California State Parks as part of Monterey State Historic Park for 30 years. Today the National Trust has assumed management of the property to create an innovative shared use operating model.

The complex now houses a museum, bakery, restaurant, and event venue, all surrounding an extensive garden. Interpretation, education, and commerce coexist in historic buildings throughout the grounds. Revenue generated by the businesses on site helps to preserve the property and support the programs and exhibits.

Location

Cooper Molera Adobe - A Historic Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation
506 Munras Ave
Monterey, CA 93940
831-223-0172

Upcoming Events

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Past Events

  • Plant Sale at Cooper Molera Adobe

     
    11/26/22
     
     
    Cooper Molera Adobe - A Historic Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation

    On Small Business Saturday, November 26, Cooper Molera Adobe will be open and free to visitors and hosting a garden sale at the front of the museum, 10am-4pm.

    We have plants propagated from the Cooper Gardens as well as...

  • Plant Sale at Cooper Molera, Fall 2022

     
    9/11/22
     
     
    Cooper Molera Adobe - A Historic Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation

    Come to Cooper Molera Adobe for a Garden Pop-up Sale on Sunday, September 11, 11am-3pm. Sale will include salvias (sage), roses, pelargoniums / scented geraniums, francoas, succulents, and other propagated plants from the Cooper Molera Gardens.

    Prices will be $5-$50 per plant, varying by size. We accept cards, cash, checks, cash app, and Apple Pay. Proceeds will benefit the non-profit Cooper Molera Gardens and the Historic Garden League which tends to the many beautiful public gardens in Old Monterey.

  • Historic Garden League Pop-Up Plant Sale

     
    5/22/22
     
     
    Cooper Molera Adobe - A Historic Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation

    The Historic Garden League presents a Pop-Up Plant Sale at Cooper Molera Adobe. Just in time for planting season, the Historic Garden League has propagated garden gems for you! All sales will benefit the nonprofit Historic Garden League which restores and maintains the gardens of historic Monterey.

    The unique plants available for sale will include: white and pink flowering Francoa Ramosa, various Pelargoniums and Salvias, Bergenia, Scabiosa, Fuchsia, Plectranthus species for shade, perennial Heliotropium, and pink lupine. We will also have some specialty herbs including Epozote and several varieties of mint (orange, strawberry, ginger, and chocolate).

  • Garden Pop-up Sale at Cooper Molera Adobe

     
    10/2/21
     
    free
     
    Cooper Molera Adobe - A Historic Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation

    The Cooper Molera Adobe and the Historic Garden League invite you to attend a Garden Pop-up Sale on Saturday, Oct. 2, 9:30am-12:30pm which will include a plant sale, garden tours, and a salvia propagation workshop.

    Varieties of plants for sale will include scented geraniums, sages, roses, and other propagated plants from the Cooper Molera Gardens.

  • Cooper-Molera Adobe Open House

     
    7/4/19
     
     
    Cooper Molera Adobe - A Historic Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation

    Cooper-Molera Adobe is holding an open house, 12pm-4pm. Join us for dancing, crafts, games, tours, and more!

  • Monterey History Hunt 2019

     
    5/11/19
     
    Free
     
    Cooper Molera Adobe - A Historic Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation

    Cooper-Molera Adobe presents History Hunt 2019! The public is invited to join the fun in Historic Downtown Monterey. It’s free for participants of all ages and is designed for individuals, families, friends, and teams. Learn about local history, visit important historic sights, and view architectural treasures and public art!