Art Experience

Free Family Fun Day – Creative Collaborations

Spend a fun-filled afternoon at the Museum creating art inspired by our current exhibitions. Enjoy free admission to the Museum and experience our exhibitions with the whole family! This Free […]

First Friday – Monterey Museum of Art

Join us on the First Friday in November for a fun-filled evening with FREE after-hours access to the Museum, art, music, and refreshments! Eugenia and Francis McComas, two artists featured […]

First Friday – Monterey Museum of Art

Enjoy FREE after-hours access at the Museum on the First Friday in October. Join us for a fun-filled evening with art, music, and refreshments, and create your own comic book […]

Play with Clay

Come learn the basics of throwing clay on the potter’s wheel! This is a two-hour experiential class where students get to leave perfectionism behind and fully embrace the flow of […]

Afternoon with the Curator: Lydia Nakashima Degarrod

Join curator Lydia Nakashima Degarrod, Ph.D., for an exclusive afternoon in the gallery of Under the Guard Tower: The Watercolors of Chikaji Kawakami. Delve into Kawakami’s story as Degarrod highlights […]

Afternoon with the Artist: Belle Yang

Join artist Belle Yang for an exclusive afternoon in the gallery of Imagining China: The Art of Belle Yang and Joseph Yang. Immerse yourself in the exhibition as Belle highlights […]

Open Studios Art Tour (2nd Weekend)

Get ready for the Open Studios Art Tour (formerly the Artists Studio Tour)! This FREE event spans two weekends in October, showcasing artists’ working studios across Monterey County. Don’t miss […]

Open Studios Art Tour (1st weekend)

Get ready for the Open Studios Art Tour (formerly the Artists Studio Tour)! This FREE event spans two weekends in October, showcasing artists’ working studios across Monterey County. Don’t miss […]