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Hours

MMA Pacific Street hours

Open Thursday - Sunday
11:00 am - 5:00 pm

MMA La Mirada hours

La Mirada is open only for special Museum events and programs. We accept appointments for educational and research purposes.

Holiday Hours

Closed Thanksgiving Day

Closed December 23, 2023 through January 10, 2024

Directions & Parking

Monterey Museum of Art-Pacific Street

559 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA 93940

831.372.5477

Located across from historic Colton Hall in Old Monterey, the Museum features galleries devoted to exhibitions of American and California painting, photography and contemporary art. Wheelchair access is available at the sculpture park entrance located between Pacific and Calle Principal Streets.

Parking

Two-hour free street parking is available near MMA Pacific Street. The City of Monterey operates several downtown parking facilities within short walking distance of the Museum. Please visit the City of Monterey's Public Lots and Garages web page and refer to the section labeled Downtown Area Garages and Lots for more information.

Monterey Museum of Art-La Mirada

720 Via Mirada, Monterey, CA 93940

Contemporary galleries complement the old-world elegance and lavish rose gardens of this gorgeous, historic estate. Located in one of Monterey's oldest neighborhoods, La Mirada began as a modest stone adobe in the Mexican period. It was later remodeled to become an elegant home where the great stars of silent film were entertained. The Dart wing, designed by architect Charles Moore, was added in 1994. MMA La Mirada is open only for special Museum events and programs.

Parking

MMA La Mirada offers limited on-site complimentary parking. Additional parking can be found at Monterey Peninsula College in Lot A. With limited street parking, please be considerate of our neighbors and observe City of Monterey No Parking zones

Admission

Adults: $15
Students w/ID: Free
*Active Military w/ID: Free
18 years and under: Free
Members: Free Become a Member
**Museums for All – SNAP Participants w/EBT: Free
NARM and AAM Members: Free

*Active members of the military and their families receive free admission.

**Museums for All – Individuals and families presenting a CalFresh/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card, and a valid form of photo ID receive free admission for up to a group of four.

Bicyclists: Receive 50% off Museum admission on Thursday when you show us your helmet. Excludes special programs and events.

Accessibility

Physical Accessibility

Monterey Museum of Art Pacific Street is wheelchair accessible with ground floor access via Francis Elkins Park between Calle Principal and Pacific Street. Please ring the doorbell and a staff member will be there to assist with entry and elevator access to the Museum.

Service Animals

Service dogs are welcome at both Museum locations. Pets and emotional support animals are not allowed in the Museum.

Photography Guidelines

Still photography is permitted on the condition that the photographs are for personal, noncommercial use. Flashes, tripods, selfie sticks, and video cameras are prohibited.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Can I contact the Museum for an appraisal or authentication of my artwork?

A. The Monterey Museum of Art and its staff are prohibited from offering valuations, appraisals, or authentications for works of art (see our Appraisal Policy). These should be carried out only by a qualified appraiser or reputable auction house. For a selected, partial list of auction houses and appraisal services, click here.

Q: The Museum looks different than it did when I visited last. Why?

A:  The foundation of the Museum's identity is its strong permanent collection, especially early California painting, photography, and modern and contemporary art.  The Monterey Museum of Art's focus is California art—past, present, and future. We are stewards of the collection, committed to its preservation, display, and interpretation.  Galleries rotate regularly and works not on view are being researched and catalogued.  Collection review and assessment are standard professional museum practices, allowing us to better care for and understand the Museum's holdings.

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