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

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

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

Father’s Day at “Dangerous Games”

Who’s Your Daddy? Is he a Lawn Dart throwin’, Red Ryder BB gun shootin’, Flaming BBQin’, Evel Knievel wheelie-poppin’ kid in a Dad’s body? Then bring him for FREE this Sunday to “Dangerous Games: Treacherous Toys We Loved as Kids” … Continued

Sally Schmitt: Six California Kitchens

Explore the life and legacy of acclaimed Yountville chef Sally Schmitt, a pioneer of California cuisine who with husband Don founded the iconic restaurant The French Laundry.  Sally Schmitt started a culinary movement built on seasonal local ingredients, inspiring generations … 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 place-A Creature of Spirit by Arden Lloyd People’s Choice- The … Continued

Chris Miller: Confluence

On exhibition in our History Gallery from January 20 – March 27, 2022. An exhibition of abstract paintings by Napa artist, Chris Miller. Works for sale during the exhibition benefit the Museum’s non-profit arts education program. “This work, produced in … Continued

Meander Through Time – The Living Napa River

EXTENDED! From April 2, through July 31, 2022, join us on a journey through the past and present of the Napa River.    For millennia the Napa River has carried life-giving water through the Napa Valley and out to the … Continued

Herrero Holiday

Visit the History Gallery for a Herrero Holiday Celebration through January 16, 2022. Purchase originals and giclees – many for immediate purchase and some for special order, representing some of the most beloved and unique works by iconic Napa Valley … Continued

Kitchen Gizmos & Gadgets from the Kathleen Thompson Hill Culinary Collection

Noted food and wine writer and editor Kathleen Thompson Hill has collected over 3,000 kitchen utensils as part of what she calls a “quirky obsession.” For this exhibition she highlights kitchens gadgets and gizmos you will not see anywhere else, from … Continued