Events

Join us for First Friday at MMA and celebrate community, creativity, and culture! Enjoy FREE after-hours access at the Museum and explore the exhibitions on view, with live music and beer and wine available for purchase.

Explore your creative side at MMA's new event, Sketching in the Galleries! Immerse yourself in our current exhibitions and learn about the art on display. Materials provided.

Learn the ancient art of extracting fibers from native plants and transforming them into beautiful string and thread. Dogbane hemp, milkweed, and stinging nettle yield fibers of differing colors and were traditionally used by local indigenous Rumsen and...

Learn more about our current exhibitions with a guided tour of the Museum led by MMA Docents or Staff! Tours are free with admission.

Explore your creative side at MMA's new event, Sketching in the Galleries! Immerse yourself in our current exhibitions and learn about the art on display. Materials provided.

Join MMA in the galleries for an inspiring afternoon with guest curators Cydney Payton and Griff Williams as they share their insights into Rex Ray: We Are All Made of Light. Advance purchase is required. Seating is limited, so we recommend reserving your...

Learn more about our current exhibitions with a guided tour of the Museum led by MMA Docents or Staff! Tours are free with admission.

Explore your creative side at MMA's new event, Sketching in the Galleries! Immerse yourself in our current exhibitions and learn about the art on display. Materials provided.

Learn more about our current exhibitions with a guided tour of the Museum led by MMA Docents or Staff! Tours are free with admission.

Explore your creative side at MMA's new event, Sketching in the Galleries! Immerse yourself in our current exhibitions and learn about the art on display. Materials provided.

Learn more about our current exhibitions with a guided tour of the Museum led by MMA Docents or Staff! Tours are free with admission.

Celebrate the spirit of art and community at the Monterey Museum of Art's First Friday Opening Night on December 4, 2026. This special evening kicks off the unveiling of Iluminado, a captivating exhibition featuring the work of Anne Ylvisaker. Enjoy an...

Bring the whole family to the Monterey Museum of Art for Free Family Fun Day! Enjoy hands-on, Iluminado-inspired art activities designed for all ages. Explore creativity together, discover new ways to make and play, and experience the Museum’s interactive and...

Explore your creative side at MMA's new event, Sketching in the Galleries! Immerse yourself in our current exhibitions and learn about the art on display. Materials provided.

Introducing a new Iluminado program Creative Grounds: Morning Chai with Art Abilities at the Monterey Museum of Art on December 6, from 9:30–11:00am. Enjoy fresh brews from local favorite Asli Chai while getting a hands-on art activities led by Art Abilities....

Learn more about our current exhibitions with a guided tour of the Museum led by MMA Docents or Staff! Tours are free with admission.

Experience Glow and Flow Yoga with Jordy May of Om Studio, fully immersed in the interactive and ever-changing Iluminado exhibition. Move freely to energizing music among glowing lights and dynamic installations, and afterwards enjoy a post-class cocktail hour...

Celebrate the season at the Winter Art Market on December 12 from 11:00am–2:00pm at the Monterey Museum of Art. Discover unique, handcrafted gifts by local artists and makers, and enjoy a cheerful atmosphere filled with creativity and community. Shop local...

Explore your creative side at MMA's new event, Sketching in the Galleries! Immerse yourself in our current exhibitions and learn about the art on display. Materials provided.

Start your morning with Creative Grounds: Morning Chai with Anne Ylvisaker at the Monterey Museum of Art on December 13th, from 9:30–11:00am. Enjoy fresh brews from Asli Chai while participating in an arts & healing activity led by Iluminado artist Anne...

Learn more about our current exhibitions with a guided tour of the Museum led by MMA Docents or Staff! Tours are free with admission.

Experience Glow and Flow Yoga with Jordy May of Om Studio, fully immersed in the interactive and ever-changing Iluminado exhibition. Move freely to energizing music among glowing lights and dynamic installations, and afterwards enjoy a post-class cocktail hour...

Explore your creative side at MMA's new event, Sketching in the Galleries! Immerse yourself in our current exhibitions and learn about the art on display. Materials provided.

Celebrate the season of light with guest The Epicenter at the Monterey Museum of Art. Experience this year's Iluminado exhibition, featuring the work of Anne Ylvisaker, alongside the vibrant legacy of artist Rex Ray, and discover how art continues to evolve...

Join us for the Iluminado Sound Bath at the Monterey Museum of Art on December 20 from 9:30–11:00 am. Led by Jordy May of Om Studios, this restorative experience invites you to relax, recharge, and connect through sound and stillness. Please bring warm,...

Learn more about our current exhibitions with a guided tour of the Museum led by MMA Docents or Staff! Tours are free with admission.