The MSVRR Historical Society is dedicated to creating & maintaining a Railroad Museum in Salinas with an emphasis on the historic, contemporary, and future value of the Railroad to the Monterey Bay Region, providing experiential education opportunities for children of all ages enhancing the core curriculum and inspiring civic involvement in our communities.
The mission of the Monterey History and Arts Association (MHAA) is to share the histories and the diverse legacies of people, stories, and places that continue to shape the Monterey region. MHAA instituted Montery's historic landmark program and created the Path of History, which guides visitors to historic sites in old Monterey. MHAA possesses extensive collections of furnishings, paintings, photographs, costumes, books, manscripts, and other artifcats, and is the parent organization of the Museum of Monterey (MoM) which features History, Arts, Innovation, and Maritime. MHAA owns and preserves Casa Serrano Adobe, Mayo Hayes O'Donnell Library, and the Frances Doud House and garden.
The Monterey Museum of Art inspires appreciation of the evolving California artistic legacy and expands a passion for the visual arts.
Programs and Classes: http://www.montereyart.org/education/
To Inspire discovery, wonder, and stewardship of our natural world. The Museum is a living field guide of the California Central Coast.
The National Steinbeck Center is located in John Steinbeck’s hometown of Salinas, Calif., a scenic 17-mile drive from Monterey in the heart of Steinbeck Country. The Center offers three distinct visitor experiences in literature and history, agriculture and art, as well special events and educational programs.
Writing Program: http://www.steinbeck.org/pages/steinbeck-young-authors