Get ready for the Monterey Museum of Art's 3rd Annual Block Party! This vibrant arts festival, free and open to all , transforms downtown Monterey into a bustling hub of art and creativity.

Discover local artisans and makers showcasing...

Learn how to make landscape and portrait cyanotypes with Iris McGilloway of Song Dog Studios using photo negatives in this workshop at Monterey Museum of Art. Participants are encouraged to bring their own personal photo negatives. All other supplies are...

Punch needle embroidery is a dream for the tactile artist and can be a beautiful meditative experience. Participants in this workshop with Janet Fearnside at Monterey Museum of Art will find the joy that comes from "painting" with 100% wool...

Join us at Monterey Museum of Art for creative projects inspired by our winter season exhibitions! Enjoy free admission and explore the building blocks of art, learning about the elements of art and color through fun, hands-on activities for the...

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, refreshments, and community gathering.

Sound has been used for thousands of years because for its healing properties that target us on a physiological and spiritual level. These instruments are tuned to activate different centers and glands within the body to enhance...

Join Monterey Museum of Art for an evening of merriment and reflection as we celebrate the end of the year and the closing of our exhibit, Iluminado .

Highlights include local food and beverage...

Join instructor Megan Cassamas for yoga in the galleries and breathe in the inspiration of the beautiful Iluminado exhibition at Monterey Museum of Art.

Bring your own mat and dress in layers. Advance...

Enjoy free admission to the Museum and join us for a creative and cozy shopping experience at our Winter Art Market! Held inside the wondrous Iluminado exhibition, visitors are invited to participate in our interactive art installation,...

Join us at Monterey Museum of Art for an exclusive after-hours fundraising event filled with local craft beer, food and beverages, and a performance by local hip-hop, soul, and funk band, The BASSment! Ages 21+ only. Learn more here.

Join Monterey Museum of Art for an enriching all-ages community art therapy workshop where participants will create Collage Finger Labyrinths for inner reflection. Guided by a Registered Art Therapist from the Ohana Center for Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health, this...

Drop by the Monterey Museum of Art for a fun-filled afternoon of artmaking within Iluminado—a wondrous interactive art installation. Meet the artists behind our creative installations. Walk through and even add your own reflections to the evolving Iluminado...

Join us for free after-hours access to the Museum at this special edition of First Friday, celebrating the opening of our annual holiday program, I luminado , a living and growing art installation that invites you to participate.

Kick off the holiday season with DJ Edison Tesla and take in the festivities of Iluminado while sampling drinks, small bites, and art activities.

Join Monterey Museum of Art in the gallery as artists Chuck Davis and Ryuijie share insights into their photography exhibit, Yū-gen: The Language of the Sea .

We'll delve deeper into Chuck and Ryuijie's creative partnership, their darkroom practices, and the creative forces that produce their transcendent imagery. Reserve tickets here.

Join us every Sunday at Monterey Museum of Art for a docent-guided tour of the museum's current exhibitions ! Tours are free with admission.