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THANK YOU!! We are honored to be voted Best Museum in the Bohemian's Best of the North Bay 2024 Reader's Poll! We are so appreciative to the MSC community. Hope to see you at the Museum soon! | |
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As we celebrate Women's History Month, learn about Marguerite Wildenhain and her amazing work in pottery. Hear from Jennifer Bethke, our Collections Specialist, as she tells you more about Marguerite and her life's journey.
View some of Marguerite's work by visiting the Light, Clay, and Copper exhibition here at MSC.
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Can't get enough of Tilden Daken: The Art of Adventure? While our exhibition may be closing at MSC this Sunday, March 31st, the show will travel to Jack London State Historic Park and the House of Happy Walls Museum, where is will be on view from April 20-June 23, 2024. Click here to learn more! | |
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Something revolutionary happened in Sonoma County in 1977. Using discarded dairy tanks and other cast-off equipment, New Albion Brewery started making beer in the town of Sonoma, launching the first modern microbrewery in the United States.
Today, we take microbreweries and world-class beer for granted. Every year, thousands of people descend on Sonoma County for the release of internationally renowned beers. But how did it come to be? Why Sonoma County?
MEMBER PREVIEW & RECEPTION
FRIDAY, APRIL 19: 5-7pm
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Spring means time for the San Francisco Art Fair! Formerly Art Market San Francisco, the new name places the city first, affirming a commitment to, and celebration of, the thriving arts ecosystem that defines the Bay Area. Experience presentations from 85 leading galleries from around the world—many new!—alongside captivating artist installations and public programming this April 25-28 at Fort Mason Festival Pavilion.
As a proud 2024 Cultural Partner to the San Francisco Art Fair, MSC is excited to offer all of our members Complimentary Fair Passes! Valued at $65, these tickets provide entry all weekend long, including opening night on Thursday, April 25 at 6pm.
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Every second Saturday of the month enjoy free admission all day long at MSC!
This month's schedule includes:
12-2 pm: Beginner Sculpture Making.
2-3 pm: Gallery Talk: A Question of Balance. Join us for a special tour featuring exhibting artists from A Question of Balance. Each artist will discuss their work on view and answer questions from visitors. This week featured artists include John Pashilk, Barbara Berk, and Ruth Santee.
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MSC members are welcome to join for a first look at this exciting exhibition which explores the revolutionary beginnings of the county's microbreweries and the rich legacy of local hop culture that dates back to the 19th century.
Membership will be required for admission.
Not a member? Join ahead of time or memberships will be available to purchase at the door.
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Join us at MSC for a celebration of International Sculpture Day with a special sculpture demonstration featuring artists from the exhibition, A Question of Balance, currently on view.
Featured artists include:
Briona Hendren, who will be demonstrating metal casting.
Charles Splady and Alexander Yoshikawa who will be demonstrating thermal steel cutting and welding.
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Are you an organization or business interested in partnering with the Museum of Sonoma County? Do you know a business or organization who is invested in enriching our diverse community? Check out your Museum's Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities today!
MSC's Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities are designed to help your organization maximize its reach, exposure, and recognition in our community. From art and history exhibition launches, to exciting community programs, to our widespread digital presence, sponsoring MSC helps your organization access a large audience of engaged, curious, and diverse individuals from across the region.
Click HERE to learn how your business can partner with MSC!
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Apply for Our Volunteer Docent Program!
Are you interested in a fun and exciting volunteer opportunity with the Museum of Sonoma County? Are you social, confident, and comfortable working with children, adults, and other groups? Apply to become a docent at MSC today!
Docents lead tours of the museum, speaking about the current exhibitions and the historic building. A background in education is a preferred but not required. All necessary training will be provided.
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Enjoy the many benefits of annual membership: | |
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Free admission to MSC and free or discounted tickets to receptions, public programs, and events
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10% discount at the Museum Shop
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Subscription to Museum publications, including the award-winning Smithsonian Magazine (Advocate levels and above)
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Reciprocal membership to museums and historical sites across North America (Time Travelers, NARM, Smithsonian Affiliates)
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Special Member Only discounts to Hotel E* in downtown Santa Rosa
(to receive your discount, use the online code provided in your most recent membership letter or contact us at [email protected] for the code).
| *Nestled between the Mayacamas and Sonoma Mountains, Hotel E displays a stunning amalgamation of old-world charm and modernity. Our boutique hotel finds its ideal location in the iconic Beaux-arts building on Old Courthouse Square. Enjoy easy access to the delights of downtown from restaurants, brewpubs, bars, and entertainment. | |
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As a member of the Museum of Sonoma County, you can help bring outstanding exhibitions and programs to our community. Each gift directly supports our mission to engage and inspire our diverse community with art and history exhibitions, collections, and public programs that are inclusive, educational, and relevant.
Thank you for your support!
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Tilden Daken: The Art of Adventure
December 9, 2023 – Now Extended Through March 31, 2024
Tilden Daken (1876-1935) was a California landscape painter known primarily for his oil paintings of the California redwoods, the Sierra Nevada mountains, and countryside scenes in both Northern and Southern California. He is closely associated with the California Impressionists, who painted during the first three decades of the twentieth century. Daken’s life, travels, and adventures paralleled many of the important stories of California - from the Gold Fields, to the growth of San Francisco and the rise of Hollywood, to the state’s connections across the southern border with Mexico.
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A Question of Balance
January 27- May 26, 2024
A juried exhibition of Pacific Rim Sculptors, A Question of Balance showcases artists who have produced exciting and unique works exploring the varied and multiple meanings and interpretations of “balance." Balance can refer to gravity, mathematics, accounting, opposing ideas or components, and more. Balance is commonly defined as: a state of equilibrium or equipoise; equal distribution of weight or amount, or something used to produce equilibrium.
To learn more about Pacific Rim Sculptors, visit pacificrimsculptors.org
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Sonoma County Stories
September 9, 2023 - Ongoing
Sonoma County Stories is a permanent Sonoma County history exhibition that invites visitors to engage with the past in a brand-new way: through the power of storytelling. The exhibition captures Sonoma County’s rich history, defined by a confluence of cultures and people, and a powerful connection to the land. Featuring stories representing the many diverse histories and cultures of the county, this ambitious and innovative permanent exhibition has at its core the Oral Histories of Gaye LeBaron.
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Solar Eclipse Open House at the Robert Ferguson Observatory
Have you heard there is a total SOLAR ECLIPSE coming on April 8th? We will only see about 30% of the eclipse here in Northern California, but it is still an event not to miss! We will hold an “open house” style event at the observatory, from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Stop by to see a livestream of the full total eclipse in our classroom and engage in some other activities at the observatory. Solar eclipse glasses will be available for purchase. This is a free event, but the Sugarloaf Ridge State Park day use parking fee will be required.
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Tilden Daken: The Art of Adventure
April 19 - June 23, 2024
For the first time since the House of Happy Walls Museum renovation in 2018, Jack London Park Partners will host a special art exhibition featuring artist, Tilden Daken. Daken, known as the “Painter of the Valley of the Moon” was a friend and fellow adventurer of Jack London. The exhibition, originated by the Museum of Sonoma County (MSC), will travel to Jack London Historic Park (JLSHP) from Santa Rosa, where it is currently on display through March 31st. The JLSHP is scheduled to open on April 19th.
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Hours of Operation
Wednesday-Sunday, 11:00-5:00pm
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Admission
Members Free!
General $10
Seniors (62+), Students, Disabled $7
Children 12 & Under Free
EBT Cardholders Free
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Parking during your Museum visit:
- The Museum has four parking spaces in the small lot between our buildings, including one handicapped spot. Museums visitors are invited to park in our lot if space is available.
- There is additional metered parking on Seventh Street or in the Seventh Street municipal garage just east of B Street.
Note that the mall parking garage across the street from the Museum is now designated for Macy’s customers. Please feel free to park there if you combine your Museum visit with a shopping visit.
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We are passionately committed to continuing to serve our community. These past four years have had a significant financial impact on our organization. We know that there are many economic challenges affecting everyone. But if at all possible, please consider becoming a member or making a donation to help the Museum at this time. Thank you! | | | |
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