Business Directory

Monterey Museum of Art

559 Pacific St
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 372-5477
www.montereyart.org

Upcoming Events

  • Artist Storytelling with Edi Matsumoto at Monterey Museum of Art

     
    12/10/23
     
     
    Monterey Museum of Art

    Monterey Museum of Art presents a storytelling time with Iluminado exhibition artist Edi Matsumoto on Sunday, December 10, 2pm-3pm. Edi will be assisted by students from Monterey High School, who will act out the story.

    Join Edi to hear the story of the traditional Japanese story of the Tanabata, in which the deities and lovers Orihime and Hikoboshi are separated by the Milky Way, only allowed to meet once a year on the seventh day of the seventh month of the lunar calendar.

  • Winter Art Market at Monterey Museum of Art

     
    12/16/23
     
    Free
     
    Monterey Museum of Art

    Join Monterey Museum of Art on Pacific Street for a cozy and creative shopping experience at our Winter Art Market on Saturday, December 16, 11am-2pm. Held inside the wondrous Iluminado exhibition, visitors are invited to participate in various art prompts, support local businesses, and find the perfect gifts for the holiday season! Admission is free.

  • Winter Solstice Celebration at Monterey Museum of Art

     
    12/22/23
     
    free
     
    Monterey Museum of Art

    Join Monterey Museum of Art on Friday, December 22, 5:30pm-7:30pm, for an evening of merriment and reflection as the year comes to a close and we celebrate the fully transformed Iluminado exhibition at our Winter Solstice Celebration. Admission is free.

  • First Friday at Monterey Museum of Art

     
    1/5/24
     
    free
     
    Monterey Museum of Art

    Come celebrate the weekend with Monterey Museum of Art on Pacific Street with extended hours and free access to the galleries every First Friday of the month, 5pm-7pm. Enjoy an evening of art, music, and community gathering.

Past Events

  • Iluminado: Free Family Fun Day at Monterey Museum of Art

     
    12/2/23
     
    free
     
    Monterey Museum of Art

    Monterey Museum of Art presents a Free Family Fun Day on Saturday, December 2, 11am-3pm. Drop by the Museum for a fun-filled afternoon with our interactive art installation, Iluminado .

    Meet the artists behind the magical trees of the exhibit, exercise your creativity, and contribute to the evolving exhibition. Featured activities include: paper leaves with messages, mural painting, and pattern-making with wooden blocks.

  • First Friday: Celebrate "Iluminado" at Monterey Museum of Art

     
    12/1/23
     
    free
     
    Monterey Museum of Art

    Join Monterey Museum of Art for free, after-hours access during this special edition of First Friday, 5pm-8pm, celebrating the opening of our new annual holiday exhibit, Iluminado . Revel in the fun and enjoy drinks, small-bites, art activities, and a live set by DJ Hanif Wondir. Wine and beer will be available to purchase.

  • Spooktacular: Free Family Fun Day at Monterey Museum of Art

     
    10/28/23
     
    free
     
    Monterey Museum of Art

    Monterey Museum of Art presents a Spooktacular Free Family Fun Day on Saturday, October 28, 11am-3pm. Drop by the Museum for a fun-filled afternoon filled with eerie excitement and creativity.

    Featured art activities will include: crafting paper pumpkins, constructing cute pom-pom spiders, and designing spooky houses.

  • Different Worlds: Free Family Fun Day at Monterey Museum of Art

     
    10/7/23
     
    free
     
    Monterey Museum of Art

    Monterey Museum of Art presents a Free Family Fun Day on Saturday, October 7, 11am-3pm. Drop by the Museum for a fun-filled afternoon art-making inspired by our fall exhibitions.

    Featured art activities will include: nightscapes using oil pastels, light exploration in photography, and thangka mandalas using gold and colored paper.