• Opening Celebration for “Warrior Dogs”

    Celebrate the opening of the exhibition “Warrior Dogs: Honoring the Service & Sacrifice of America’s Four-Legged Fighters” presented by Napa Valley Museum Yountville in partnership with The Tug McGraw Foundation. Be among the first to see this historic exhibition before … Continued

  • Win artwork by Shag in our “Christmas Island” Raffle

    CONGRATULATIONS TO THE LUCKY WINNER! Purchase your raffle ticket and win this exquisite artist’s proof donated by renowned artist SHAG Tickets are $50 each and provide one entry into the raffle to win “Plumage” by Shag Framed size: 15” x  22” … Continued

  • Christmas Island – a Tiki Tropical Holiday Marketplace 

    On Saturday December 2 from 11 am to 5 pm, join the Napa Valley Museum Yountville as we celebrate the holiday season with a tiki twist! This FREE Tiki Marketplace is fun for the whole family; in addition to crafters & … Continued

  • Wizards of Elixirs 2023

    October 30, 2023, 6 to 8:30 pm: Wizards of Elixirs is a friendly cocktail competition sponsored by Charbay Distillery, The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley and Napa Valley Museum Yountville.   Sample cocktails from Wine Country’s top bartenders as they … 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 Trip 1962 curator Andrew Danish.  California Road Trippin’ Napa Valley … Continued

  • Bid to Benefit Maui Relief

    Artist Marvin Humphrey visited Lahaina two weeks before the fires, capturing this scene from inside the Baldwin Home Museum, now lost along with all of its priceless treasures. Bid now via email or in person at the Museum ($600 starting … Continued

  • Endless Summer at the Museum

    On Saturday, September 16, 2023 from 5:00 to 7:30 pm, celebrate an Endless Summer at the Museum, inspired by our Tiki Dreams exhibition! Live music by surf band “Drifting Sand” for listening and dancing in the Main Gallery Enjoy spirits … Continued

  • Elvis Blue Hawaii Celebration & Wedding Vow Renewals

    Join “Elvis” in paradise for a tropical celebration at the Napa Valley Museum Yountville’s “Elvis Blue Hawaii Celebration & Wedding Vow Renewals” on Saturday, August 19, 2023, from 5-8:00 pm. Celebrate Napa Valley Museum Yountville’s popular Main Gallery exhibition: “Tiki … Continued

  • Tiki After Hours & Tour with the Curators

    Spend an evening in our galleries at “Tiki After Hours” on July 15 from 5 to 7 pm. Experience a personal tour of the “Tiki Dreams“ exhibition with curators Baby Doe & Otto von Stroheim (6 pm) and a tour … Continued

  • Tickets On Sale for Tiki Time!

    Celebrate summer “Tiki Style” with the Napa Valley Museum Yountville and Tiki Oasis! Sample Trader Vic’s rum and Picayune Cellars wines. On Saturday, June 17, 2023 from 5:00 to 7:30 pm. TICKETS on sale now: Click HERE In celebration of … Continued

  • Opening Celebration of Tiki Dreams, California Roadtrip 1962, and Mini-Masterpieces

    Celebrate the opening of our three museum galleries with an evening of history and pop culture, including works for sale to benefit the museum. Free for Members* and $25 for Non-Members, including museum admission to all galleries, plus spirit tastings … 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 and Susan Bridges: Inside Heaven’s Gate Wines by Jessup Cellars! … 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 within a same-day drive. The attractions are many, and California’s … Continued

  • Makin’ Whoopee: An evening of Jazz & Bubbly

    SOLD OUT! Napa Valley Museum Yountville presents pianist Mike Greensill with vocalist Gale Terminello and Carla Kaufman on bass, in “Makin’ Whoopee” an evening of romantic jazz music inspired by Dave Grusin’s Oscar-nominated and Grammy-winning jazz score for the film … Continued

  • Old West Family Fun Day

    WANTED Kids & Families for Old West Family Fun Day at the Museum Enjoy Free Refreshments Try Your Hand with a Lasso Throw Some Horseshoes Pose for a Hay Bale Photo Op Play the Museum Scavenger Hunt and Win a … Continued

  • Opening Celebration: Jeff Bridges & Susan Bridges Exhibitions

    Join us on Saturday, October 22 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, for the opening celebration of: JEFF BRIDGES: PICTURES and SUSAN BRIDGES: INSIDE HEAVEN’S GATE Two extraordinary exhibitions of photography by two extraordinary artists, in our three museum galleries Free … Continued

  • Wizards of Elixirs Cocktail Competition

    Wizards of Elixirs is a friendly competition sponsored by Charbay Distillery, The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley and Napa Valley Museum Yountville. Sample cocktails from Wine Country’s top bartenders as they vie for People’s Choice Award. All tickets include tasting … Continued

  • Susan Bridges: Inside Heaven’s Gate

    This striking collection of photos brings the 19th century vividly back to life in the 21st century in the Museum’s History and Spotlight Galleries. During the filming of the epic 1980 western Heaven’s Gate, Susan Bridges took behind-the-scenes photos of … Continued

  • 50th Anniversary Online Auction

    Thank you to everyone who bid! Winners to be announced soon. For more information please contact Janet Herrero, NVM Board President, jgentile@napavalleymuseum.org.  

  • All the Restaurants of Napa Valley – John Donohue

    A Delicious Visual Journey Through Napa Valley’s Culinary Landscape. Don’t miss Jess Lander’s Feature on “All the Restaurants of Napa Valley” in the 8/3/22 San Francisco Chronicle! See the collected works John Donohue created in the Napa Valley on display, … Continued