Land and People of Napa Valley

Land and People of Napa Valley

Reopened on January 11, 2020 in a new dedicated gallery

Land and People of Napa Valley, the Museum’s permanent exhibition about the history and people of Napa Valley.
Also includes rare antique winemaking equipment, and a rotating schedule of history exhibitions and displays

Includes the new Veterans Home History Case display, dedicated to the history of the California State Veterans Home, Yountville, and its residents.

Learn how Napa Valley’s unique geology made this valley’s agricultural and viticulture industries flourish.

Learn about

  • Geology
  • Native Americans
  • Transportation
  • Early Pioneers
  • Rancho Period
  • Hot Springs & Resorts
  • Chinese of Napa Valley
  • Jews of Napa Valley
  • Agriculture
Napa Valley Museum Yountville (“NVMY”)
Questions? Call:
(707) 944-0500

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Naomie Kremer: Seer

Naomie Kremer: Seer

On exhibition through March 8, 2026 The MAC’s new video wall launches with “SEER”, an original work by award-winning video artist Naomie Kremer UnbiddenOnce beheldOne...

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John Donohue: All the Restaurants of Napa Valley

John Donohue: All the Restaurants of Napa Valley

April 18, 2025 – March 8, 2026 In the MAC’s Mini-Gallery, a display of the distinctive sketches of the artist John Donohue, with limited edition...

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Treasures from the GAIA Foundation and the Museum’s Permanent Collection

Treasures from the GAIA Foundation and the Museum’s Permanent Collection

On exhibition through January 4, 2026 In the History Gallery: Works by Matisse, Pissarro, Picasso, Chagall and other fine artists on long-term loan to the...

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Sophie Alstrom Mitchell: Wildflowers of the Napa Valley

Sophie Alstrom Mitchell: Wildflowers of the Napa Valley

The Napa Valley Museum Yountville is proud to announce: “Sophie Alstrom Mitchell: Wildflowers of the Napa Valley,” an exhibition showcasing the exquisite botanical watercolor paintings...

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Julia Child: A Recipe for Life

Julia Child: A Recipe for Life

April 18, 2025 – March 8, 2026 Julia Child: A Recipe for Life, opened at The MAC on April 18 as an exhibition exploring the...

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Napa Valley Originals

Napa Valley Originals

On Exhibition through january 4, 2026 In the Spotlight Gallery through June 8, 2025: Local and regional artists have created this constantly-changing collection of original...

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Highlights from the Museum’s Permanent Collection

Highlights from the Museum’s Permanent Collection

The Museum’s Permanent Collection contains over 15,000 objects, artifacts and artworks evidencing the region’s culture, history and geology. Some of these objects are on permanent...

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Land and People of Napa Valley

Land and People of Napa Valley

Reopened on January 11, 2020 in a new dedicated gallery Land and People of Napa Valley, the Museum’s permanent exhibition about the history and people...

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