"Unum" Dedication Ceremony Tonight!

5-6 PM

Thursday, January 26

Old Courthouse Square, Santa Rosa

The City of Santa Rosa Public Art Program is pleased to announce the installation of “Unum” by Blessing Hancock in Old Courthouse Square. This artwork sits on the unceded territorial land of the Southern Pomo People, past and present, and honors with gratitude the land itself and the people who have tended it throughout time. “Unum” (Latin for ‘oneness or together’) places emphasis on innovation, diversity, and engagement as leading values of Santa Rosa.

Join the Art in Public Places Committee, Santa Rosa Public Art Program staff, and artist Blessing Hancock in celebrating this site-specific sculpture in Old Courthouse Square. The ceremony will include music and light refreshments.

Lunar New Year Celebration at theChildren's Museum of Sonoma County

10 AM – 2 PM

Saturday, January 28, 2023

Children’s Museum of Sonoma County

1835 W. Steele Lane, Santa Rosa 

The Redwood Empire Chinese Association presents the wonders and joy of the Lunar New Year at the Children’s Museum of Sonoma County!

This special event will feature traditional Chinese Dancers, including child participation with Lion and Dragon Dances (Two performance times at: 11am & 1pm). Expand your knowledge of calligraphy, traditional paper cutting, and adventures in the Chinese Zodiac.

Admission Fees: Members FREE (including Museum of Sonoma County Members!), Non-Members $16, Additional Discounts Available.

Museum of Sonoma County at the Sonoma County Farm Bureau Crab and Wine Fest

Purchase Tickets Here

4 PM

Saturday, February 4

Sonoma County Fair Grounds

1350 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa

Join us at the Sonoma County Farm Bureau's annual Great Annual Sonoma Crab and Wine Fest on on February 4, at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds. This is the premier Crab and Wine event in the North Bay Area! Over 2,000 supporters from the agriculture and business communities gather to support local agricultural education programs and advocacy   

Stop by our booth to learn how our upcoming Sonoma County Stories exhibit advances the Farm Bureau’s mission. Enjoy premier Sonoma County beer, wine and spirits, live music, and an impressive silent and live auction.  

This is sure to be one of the year’s best events and an evening you don’t want to miss! 

Art in Conversation: Black Resistance in Contemporary Art

1-3 PM

Sunday, February 19

Museum of Sonoma County

For Black History Month, join us for a special artists' talk centered around the relationship between Black art and Black resistance. A panel of local contemporary artists will discuss their work, what it is to be a Black artist today, and what their forms of resistance are as Black artists. The discussion will feature the status of contemporary Black art and how the practice of art as a tool of resistance has evolved in America since the African Diaspora. Panel members include Unity Lewis, Michael Granville, TheArthur Wright, and BAMR The Artist, joined by panel moderator and Sonoma County metal artist Denise Ward.

This program is presented in partnership with Petaluma Blacks for Community Development. Learn more about their Black History Month event schedule at pbcd4us.com.

Tickets are $5 for members, $7 for Students and Seniors, $10 for non-members.

Light refreshments will be served outside after the event, weather permitting.

Face masks will be required at this event.

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Looking for more ways to support the Museum? Members keep our doors open through their generosity; we wouldn’t be here without them! We have big plans for 2023 and beyond to share with you. We can't wait to welcome you into the museum, to share your stories and be a part of Sonoma County history. 

Join or Renew today and enjoy the many benefits of annual membership:

- Free admission to MSC and free or discounted tickets to receptions, public programs, and events

- 10% discount at the Museum Show

- Subscription to Museum publications, including the award-winning Smithsonian Magazine (Advocate levels and above)

- Reciprocal membership to museums and historical sites across North America (Time Travelers, NARM, Smithsonian Affiliates)

- And the satisfaction of supporting your local Museum with a tax-deductible contribution

- Special Member Only discounts to Art House Hotel in Downtown Santa Rosa 

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!

Your Story. Your Museum.

We recently broke ground on Sonoma County Stories, a permanent Sonoma County history exhibition. Agriculture and the environment are central to these stories, as they are for our community. This exhibition, scheduled to open in 2023, will capture Sonoma County's rich history, defined by a confluence of cultures and people and a powerful connection to the land.

The exhibition features stories representing the many diverse histories and cultures of the county, including founders and workers of the agricultural community. We hope that this exhibition will be a tool for current and future generations to come and learn the role agriculture plays in creating this beautiful place we call home, and how to preserve our bounty.

As part of our Annual Fund Drive, a portion of all donations will go towards the Sonoma County Stories exhibition. Through the month of December, your name will be added to the permanent list of donors to Sonoma County Stories for a contribution of any amount!

Become a part of Sonoma County history today by donating: Click here to find out more.

Current & Upcoming Exhibitions

Art of Risk: The Innovative Sculpture of Michael Cooper

December 10, 2022 - May 28, 2023

Michael Cooper’s work exemplifies the individualism, innovation, and eccentric creativity for which Sonoma County is known. Art of Risk is an exhibition that should be of interest to not only the art community, but also to students and all who are interested in exploration of engineering, science, the environment, and to all who value creativity, invention, and originality.

Sonoma County Stories

2023 

Sonoma County Stories is a permanent Sonoma County history exhibition that will allow visitors to engage with the past in a brand-new way: through the power of storytelling. The exhibition, scheduled to open in 2023, will capture 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 will have at its core the Oral Histories of Gaye LeBaron.

Sip + Paint with artXcurion

1:30-4:30 PM

Saturday, February 11

Flying Cloud Farm

1200 Jacobsen Lane, Petaluma

Join local mix media watercolorist Jamie Hamilton and artXcursion for an introduction to watercolor painting with an emphasis on whimsical heart design!

Tickets includes:

-High-quality cotton watercolor paper

-Paint + Materials

-Locally sourced charcuterie boxes by Sunshine Grazing

-Donut + Wine Pairing, featuring The Jelly Donut of Cotati + Taft Street Wine of Healdsburg

(Non-alcoholic beverage options available)

Enjoy a $10 shopping credit with ticket purchase to Bell Farm Collective

Tickets are $75/person.

Tickets

We're Hiring!

The Museum of Sonoma County is currently hiring:

- Teaching Artist (Art4Kids)

Sonoma County Coronavirus Response and Vaccine Information

Sonoma County is working to minimize the impacts and spread of coronavirus, decrease severe illness, and prevent deaths within the entire community.

Visit SoCo Emergency for the Latest Information

Hours of Operation

Wednesday-Sunday, 11:00-5:00pm

Admission

Members Free!

General $7

Seniors (62+), Students, Disabled $5

Children 12 & Under Free

EBT Cardholders Free

How you can help make the Museum safer:

Properly worn face coverings are strongly suggested for Museum visitors.

- Please do not visit if you feel sick, have a temperature above 100°F, or have recently been in contact with someone who is sick.
- Have membership card(s) present. Tickets are not timed and can be purchased at the front desk.

Protocols subject to change to comply with evolving health and safety guidelines.

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