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Tiki Dreams: From Far-Away Fantasy to Pop-Culture Phenomenon
Tiki is an art, design and cultural movement dating back to the pre-WWII era, when visionary California restaurateurs created lavish Tiki Rooms evoking mysterious exotic lands, and which saw growing… Continued » -
The Great California Road Trip 1962
A nostalgic look back at travel by car in California, circa 1962. To millions around the globe, California means “Vacation.” The state’s diverse topography offers sunny beaches and snowcapped mountains… Continued » -
New Event! California Road Trippin’
On Saturday October 7th from 1pm-4pm meet Nut Tree author Diane Zimmerman, Disneyland Hotel historian and author Donald W. Ballard., filmmaker and Creative Director at Meta Alix Tyler, plus The Great California Road… Continued » -
Napa Valley Museum Mini Masterpieces
Take home the ultimate souvenir of your Museum visit: an original work of art! Napa Valley and other regional artists have created delightfully downsized paintings that are affordable and easy… Continued » -
Pollyanna Valley
Coming October 21, 2023 – February 25, 2024 to the Spotlight Gallery: Pollyanna Valley —the story of the beloved Disney film Pollyanna (1960) starring Disney Legend Hayley Mills and featuring filming locations… Continued » -
Tiki Takeover! Events all summer (and beyond)
SAVE THE DATES – it’s a total Tiki Takeover all year, with these great parties and events. Enjoy wine and cocktails, seminars and speakers, plus live music and DJ’s, now… Continued » -
Now On National Tour! Julia Child a Recipe for Life
Julia Child: A Recipe for Life, explores Julia’s personal evolution as well as America’s culinary revolution Take the Virtual Tour – courtesy of Flying Fish Exhibitions! Julia Child’s insatiable curiosity… Continued » -
Virtual: Lucy Liu: One Of These Things Is Not Like The Others
Now On Virtual Tour: Walk through the gallery as if you were there in person. Click on artworks and video to see the works up close and learn about Lucy’s… Continued » -
SHOP THE MUSEUM STORE
Visit our Tiki-themed Treasure Trove of Books, Gifts, Artwork, Ceramics and other temptations tied to our Main Gallery exhibition: “Tiki Dreams,” plus some fun retro goodies themed to our History Gallery exhibition: “The… Continued » -
Land and People of Napa Valley
Land and People of Napa Valley is the Museum’s permanent exhibition about the history and people of Napa Valley. Learn how Napa Valley’s unique geology made this valley’s agricultural and… Continued » -
Veterans Home History Case
This permanent display in our History Gallery will educate visitors about the history and contributions of the California Veterans Home in Yountville, founded in 1884 and the largest of its… Continued » -
Warrior Dogs
Opening January 27, 2024. Honoring the four-legged heroes who have served our Country through history to the present day, this emotional, inspiring exhibition features the wood sculptures of artist James… Continued » -
Architecture in Music: Charles Brooks
Opening July 13, 2024. The Museum presents a world premiere exhibition pairing the extraordinary photographs of New Zealand photographer and musician Charles Brooks – each taken inside musical instruments – with… Continued » -
BUZZED: The Beauty & Nature of Bees
Opening February 1, 2025. Our world premiere science and art exhibition combines stunning photographs of bees in flight, follows a bee along its daily journey and lifespan through interactive displays… Continued » -
The Wyeths: Three Generations – Works from the Bank of America Collection
Coming October 4, 2025 – March 8, 2026, this exhibition provides a comprehensive survey of works by N. C. Wyeth, one of America’s finest illustrators; his son, Andrew, an important… Continued » -
The Lost Art of Department Store Windows
In development; opening TBD. This exhibition celebrates the artistry of those who created store windows for many of the great American department stores. Store windows presented a theatrical experience, which… Continued » -
More Compassionate Action: Video Now Online
Video of the Event now available online! Tickets $20 Members; $35 Non-Members This event is sold out; join the waitlist at Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/more-compassionate-action-tickets-588618763567Includes Admission to the exhibitions: Jeff Bridges: Pictures… Continued » -
Know NO Barriers: 2022 Annual Student Art Show
Congratulations to the Winners and Thank You to all the extraordinary student artists who participated. Best in Show-Born with Black Hair by Zexuan Wu First place-Me by Litong Liu 2nd… Continued » -
Virtual Gallery: Remotely Creative – 2021 Student Curated Exhibition
Just added: a slideshow of the extraordinary images by our 2021 student artists! – Thank you Monica Jacobson for creating this video. Please scroll down the page to enter the… Continued » -
Virtual Exhibit – Real/Time: Art of the Moment – Tested By Fire
Napa Valley photographer and journalist Tim Carl has captured the beauty and devastation of the Napa Valley and Sonoma County wildfires for several years, creating vivid portraits of communities under… Continued » -
Virtual Exhibit – Not from Around Here – 2020 Student-Curated Exhibition
ANNOUNCING THE WINNERS! Not From Around Here, 2020 Napa Valley Museum Yountville Student Show Judging Results: Award Artist Name Title of Artwork School Best of Show Isabella Cavallero The Originals Novato… Continued » -
Join Our Team!
Whether you’re a friendly people person, a studious art historian, or an enthusiast willing to share your love of art and music with others, we need you! The following position(s)… Continued » -
In the News!
Check out the latest on the Museum and our Exhibits! Continued »
