Events

Every Sunday, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Learn more about our current exhibitions with a guided tour of the Museum led by MMA Docents or Staff! Tours are free with admission.
Fri, March 22, 2024, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join Captain + Stoker for a coffee paint night led by barista and MMA Educator Salma! Learn to paint using various coffee brews to create your own unique landscape in this creative class. All materials will be provided. Tickets: $15 SOLD OUT
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Sat, March 23, 2024, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Join us for an afternoon walkthrough of Seeing Chicanx: The Durón Family Collection led by the collector of these impressive artworks, Armando Durón. Experience the exhibition alongside Durón as he shares his insights and philosphies behind his collection. $5...
Sat, March 30, 2024, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join MMA and the Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum for an afternoon of plein air painting! Set on MCARLM's complex in San Lorenzo Park, participants will spend the afternoon outside painting watercolor landscapes of the historic sights from...
Sat, April 6, 2024, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Get ready for the Monterey Museum of Art's 2nd Annual Block Party! This vibrant arts festival, free and open to all, transforms downtown Monterey into a bustling hub of art and creativity. Discover local artisans and makers showcasing their unique crafts...
Sat, April 6, 2024, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Join us for a night of music and dancing under the stars! An evening continuation of MMA's Block Party festival, the Dance Party will take over the outdoor sculpture garden with access to the Museum galleries. Enjoy Other Brother Beer Co., signature cocktails...
June 10 - 14, 2024, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Break the sound barrier on a supersonic jet, deliver cargo by train, and explore a swamp in your airboat. Build and create different modes of transportation out of more than 20,000 pieces of LEGO®, all while learning about the engineering concepts that make...
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June 17 - 21, 2024, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Dive into an unforgettable adventure along the Monterey Coast with our "Under the Sea" summer camp! Join us for an exploration of rich history, from the stories of native peoples to the diverse wildlife thriving beneath the waves. Unleash your creativity...
June 24 - 28, 2024, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Dive into 3D Mixed Media and discover the wild world of sculptures—small, gigantic, and everything in between! We'll squish, mold, and sculpt with all sorts of cool stuff, venture outside to peek at amazing sculptures, and best of all, craft your very own 3D...
July 8 - 12, 2024, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in art, exploring the fascinating world of history and culture! Discover art from ancient times to the present day through exciting activities, like painting, sculpture, and crafts, while learning about diverse cultures...
July 15 - 19, 2024, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Adventures in STEM with LEGO® Materials Let your imagination run wild with tens of thousands of LEGO® parts! Build engineer-designed projects and use special pieces to create your own unique designs! Projects are rotated seasonally to ensure that both new and...
July 15 - 19, 2024, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Design your custom LEGO® bot to take on any challenge. Mix and match chassis designs using wheels, treads, or walking legs. Combine these with tools like drills, hammers, and battering rams as you refine your masterpiece by sparring with friends and overcoming...
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