Warrior Dogs: Honoring the Service & Sacrifice of America's Four-Legged Heroes
Our latest world-premiere exhibition
Unleashed on Saturday, February 24 at 3 pm
with an Opening Celebration!
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presented in partnership with The Tug McGraw Foundation |
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Main Gallery
February 24 through August 25, 2024
Warrior Dogs: Honoring the Service & Sacrifice of America's Four-Legged Fighters
Napa Valley Museum Yountville celebrates the opening of another world-premiere exhibition: Warrior Dogs: Honoring the Service & Sacrifice of America’s Four-Legged Fighters, presented in partnership with the Tug McGraw Foundation.
This emotional, inspiring exhibition takes a deep dive into the heroic partnership between military dogs, their trainers and handlers and veterinarians, and other soldiers with whom they serve. The exhibition includes 17 life-size wooden sculptures by acclaimed artist James Mellick from his “Wounded Warrior Dog” project. On display are Cairo, who deployed to Afghanistan with the U.S. Navy SEAL Team, and the debut of Mellick's sculpture of Torque, the Huey Helicopter dog who represents the 4,000 canines who did not return from Vietnam after the war. A kid-friendly “petting dog” sculpture by Mellick is also included.
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Visitors of all ages will learn about the history of dogs in combat, about puppies “born to be brave,” their selection, training and specialized combat gear, and the handlers and trainers who make them battle-ready. Discover, through rare photos and stories, the extraordinary bonds warrior dogs share with the armed forces they serve and protect. A portion of the exhibition is dedicated to working dogs serving with Veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress, First Responders, Law Enforcement Firefighters, and other civilian forces.
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Opening Celebration on Saturday, Feb 24 at 3 pm |
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The exhibition will be “unleashed” with an Opening Celebration starting at 3 pm on Saturday, February 24. Be among the first to see this historic exhibition before it opens to the public. Tickets include museum admission, wine, beverages and light bites, plus the chance to meet Torque, the Huey Helicopter Dog when she arrives by EMU 309 Huey Helicopter (weather permitting), before
her statue is unveiled during the Celebration.
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Ribbon Cutting & Check In at 3 pm; Exhibition Opens |
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Torque's Helo landing at 3:30 (weather permitting); statue unveiled at 4 pm |
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4-6 pm Opening Celebration with wine, beverages and light bites |
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Schedule
Date: Saturday, February 24, 2024
Doors Open to the Public: 3 pm with Ribbon Cutting;
Doors Close to the Public: 6
Opening Celebration Check in: 3 pm
Helo lands with Torque onboard at 3:30 pm (weather permitting)
Torque statue dedication 4 pm
Drinks and Light Bites until 6:00 PM
Ticket Prices:
$25 General
$20 Active Military, Law Enforcement, First Responders, Veterans and Museum Members
$10 Kids 5-12
$0 Kids 5 and under
Space is limited for drop-ins; the Museum encourages the public to purchase tickets in advance.
Opening Celebration Tickets Benefit the Napa Valley Museum and The Tug McGraw Foundation, 501c3 nonprofit tax-exempt organizations
During the Celebration, the Spotlight and Main Galleries will be open; History Gallery closed all day for private event. Visitors can support the Museum and the Tug McGraw Foundation by shopping the exclusive Warrior Dog merchandise in the Museum Store and online.
Important Exhibition Note: Some exhibition sculptures depict images that could be sensitive for children and Veterans. Visitor discretion is advised.
Warrior Dogs is a family-friendly exhibition for humans. For the safety of visitors and preservation of objects on loan, only Service Animals are allowed in the galleries. There will be special events, however, where animal companions and pets will be welcomed on the outdoor patio and Museum Terrace. Visit our website and sign up for our newsletter to be notified of these events!
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Photos: Torque in Helo: America's Forgotten Heroes; Dog in goggles “Raid Ready” (2019) Marine Corps Cpl. Tanner Seims; Sculpture in wood: "Not Forgotten" (2015) James Mellick
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$5 Admission for the downstairs exhibitions extended into February; open Wed-Sun 1o to 4
upstairs gallery closed Jan 1 - Feb 23 for exhibition turnover
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Kevin Corcoran and Hayley Mills in Pollyanna (1960); courtesy of the Walt Disney Archives Photo Library; © Disney
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Walt Disney in front of St Helena train station for filming of Pollyanna (1960); courtesy of the Walt Disney Archives Photo Library; © Disney
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Extended through May 12, 2024
Pollyanna Valley
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October 21, 2023 - May 12, 2024
History Gallery
Extended through Mother's Day: "Pollyanna Valley" is the story of the beloved Disney film Pollyanna (1960) starring Disney Legend Hayley Mills and featuring filming locations in the Napa and Sonoma Valleys. Discover why Walt Disney chose the city of Santa Rosa and the surrounding Napa and Sonoma countryside—including locations in St. Helena, Calistoga, and Petaluma—to represent an idyllic turn-of-the-century town. Enjoy rare behind-the-scenes photographs from the making of the film as well as original lobby cards and posters.
"Pollyanna Valley" is presented in collaboration with The Walt Disney Family Museum.
Admission to the History Gallery is included in General Museum Admission.
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Shop our collection of Books, from Hero Dogs to Hayley Mills to books on Arts & Culture, find it at the Museum Store.
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Spotlight Gallery
Napa Valley Museum Mini-Masterpieces
Purchase exceptional works by local and regional artists for the art connoisseur in your life to benefit the museum’s nonprofit arts and education programs.
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SUPPORT the Museum and Sustain Art and History Education and Preservation in Our Community
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Napa Valley Museum Yountville
55 Presidents Circle, Yountville, CA 94599
Open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 to 4; Closed major holidays
707.944.0500
A 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, Tax ID # 23-7140629, Napa Valley Museum Yountville is dedicated to enriching the cultural fabric of our community through exhibitions, collections, educational programs, and creative activities that promote knowledge and understanding of art, nature and history.
* Donations are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. Please visit our Donation page and support the Napa Valley Museum.
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